#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 loveContinue 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 withContinue reading "#depression Under stormy skies"

#depression making diaries

Keeping a diary can and is very useful when you suffer from depression. It helps you identify and recognise all the good things that go on in your daily life that you might otherwise miss. Also, it is useful to see if there is a pattern. Something that you might otherwise miss in the chaosContinue reading "#depression making diaries"

#depression O.N.F.I.R.E.

When I was at university we had a rather inspirational director of sports science who taught us an acronym that was intended to inspire us in our careers. For the life of me I cannot remember what it stands for but it was O.N.F.I.R.E. Does anyone want to help fill in the blanks... O =Continue reading "#depression O.N.F.I.R.E."

#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 andContinue 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 orContinue reading "#depression What men should learn from ladies"