#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”

#depression Being strong enough to be me

I know this great guy. He is funny and clever, likes to help others and share. He’s the sort of guy that always has time for you and knows just what to say when you are feeling down. He has a great imagination too that he loves to share with his children. Building dens andContinueContinue reading “#depression Being strong enough to be me”

#depression What men should learn from ladies

When it comes to being organised and having a support network of friends men and women are poles apart. Ladies have learnt that sharing a burden is best, something probably learnt over centuries if not millennia. Men on the other hand seem to have developed an isolationist approach. Possibly feeling they cannot appear weak orContinueContinue reading “#depression What men should learn from ladies”

#depression – Friends and family

The importance of keeping in contact with friends and family cannot be under valued when you are feeling down. I know it is easy and seems better to stay away and not burden them or upset them. That your troubles and challenges are yours and yours alone. This feeling is another insidious aspect of depression.ContinueContinue reading “#depression – Friends and family”