When someone asks, “How are you?” most of us just respond automatically: “Fine; how are you?” or something similar, even when we are not feeling fine at all. We may often hide our true feelings behind the social mask we wear around others. This is not healthy and is exhausting in and of itself. “Depression … Continue reading Light at the End of the Tunnel
We all need support from time to time. Most people have the idea that they alone must get thigs done, if they want it done right. Or we try to take on too much and end up in patterns of shouldering all the responsibility and perpetually taking care of others, and which leaves us feeling … Continue reading Giving and Receiving Support
As stated in other posts, I am not a healthcare professional; this article is not intended to offer medical advice or anything else other than expressing my opinion and personal observations. Depression is a nasty monster. Sometimes it sneaks up almost without one realizing what has happened, other times we know the underlying reason for … Continue reading Dealing with Depression
While it is never fun to have to handle unpleasant situations, it is always better to deal with difficulties as they arise rather than hiding from them. If we avoid whatever is making us uncomfortable, and put off managing the problem, all we are doing is compounding it and making everything that much more challenging. … Continue reading We are not Alone
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