One tactic that we can use to combat depression is to identify role models to inspire us. Provide us with a set of character traits that we can seek to learn from. Richard Branson is just such a character for me. He is a man who portrays a positive smiling approach to life and work.Continue reading "#depression Inspiration – Richard Branson"
#depression The long wait for the professionals
One of the biggest challenges the depressive faces is the long wait for the professionals. Since being diagnosed it has been a month and a half of waiting for a CBT spot. So what to do in the mean time... Get proactive. Start working to take action to help yourself. The last thing anyone wantsContinue reading "#depression The long wait for the professionals"
#depression On the up
After a difficult start to the day I have followed my own advice and made some good progress so far in avoiding a negative episode. Time to celebrate ... chocolate!
#depression Breakfast at the silver car
For some weeks now I have seen a silver car parked on a siding as I drive to work. It's not there every day. When it is in residence I can see the passenger seat has be been wound down to make a temporary bed for someone. On the odd occasion I have seen theContinue reading "#depression Breakfast at the silver car"
#depression Who am I ? (Glue required)
Who am I but a flag blowing in the wind. I dare not say candle for the candles flame can be blown out. I fear that one of lifes gusts may blow a little too hard and extinguish me. The me inside buried deep yet exposed and afraid. After a good weekend with my girlsContinue reading "#depression Who am I ? (Glue required)"
Books are somewhere I have green up with and to love. A space where I can explore and escape to or draw inspiration from. Like photographs of memorable moments I hold dear many books that signify and shape moments from my life... I wonder if you have a list too?
Reworking Joseph 