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“If you want one thing too much it’s likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things, like soft beds and buttermilk—and feisty gentlemen.” -Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove “By the time the shade had reached the river, Augustus would have mellowed with the evening…

#depression Eat well, be happy – part two of ‘Time to set some goals’…

Taking time to cook something you like has many benefits. For a start you know what is in it and also by enjoying the cooking you will appreciate your food more. One of the goals I set just over a week ago was to start to gain some weight. To be precise to add 5%ContinueContinue reading “#depression Eat well, be happy – part two of ‘Time to set some goals’…”

#depression – Relate and men .. the report

Relate, the British charity, recently conducted some research into how they deal with men when providing relationship guidance. The findings make for grim reading for men… 1. As many as four in ten children being brought up by their mothers have no contact with their fathers at all 2. Men are at greater risk ofContinueContinue reading “#depression – Relate and men .. the report”

#depression It’s ok to look after you

If you are anything like me you will almost always put others before yourself. To go the extra mile or not consider the inconvenience too much to help someone else. That is not me being self-important. It is easy to forget about yourself. Sometimes though we do need to stop. To take a little timeContinueContinue reading “#depression It’s ok to look after you”

#depression If you fall.. stand up!

We all fall or fail. The question is what do we do when we do fall or fail? It is very easy to blame ourselves or others or the weather, even putting the wrong coloured socks on in the morning. Sometimes things just happen and we get blown off course. When this happens it isContinueContinue reading “#depression If you fall.. stand up!”

#depression Fighting Fit

Fitness and caring about your health can really help! When it comes to depression I have found that by getting some regular fitness has been able to help me feel better and less susceptible to low periods. There is lots of discussion about whether it be the actual physical activity or the fresh air, ifContinueContinue reading “#depression Fighting Fit”

#depression Time to set some goals – Update

After a challenging day on Wednesday, that got a lot better in the afternoon and evening, I think it is time to set a few goals. This will have two benefits, one it will be something positive to work towards. Second, by having tasks to work towards it will help keep me occupied and distractedContinueContinue reading “#depression Time to set some goals – Update”

#Depression What makes you happy?

I have been wondering what it is that people in general find stimulating and helps them to feel happy.There are several things that help put me in a good mood but what puts your smile firmly back in place? Feel free to leave comments, start a discussion ect. All are welcome and I would loveContinueContinue reading “#Depression What makes you happy?”

#depression Under stormy skies

When the Outlook is decidedly dull and cloudy storm fronts will blow and buffet you. They may even knock you a little off course. I am experiencing a bit of a storm front right now. Having had a challenging day. Where I learnt one of my little girls is not too well and battled withContinueContinue reading “#depression Under stormy skies”