#depression – Inspiration – Theodore Roosevelt, President

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better… The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; whoContinueContinue reading “#depression – Inspiration – Theodore Roosevelt, President”

#depression – Knowledge Base – Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Synopsis (What it is all about…) When looking at depression it is worth getting an understanding for what lies beneath the surface. What aspects of who we are can lead us into a depressive phase and vice versa. One area worth knowing about is Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow described the pattern that ourContinueContinue reading “#depression – Knowledge Base – Maslow’s hierarchy of needs”

#depression – A reason to celebrate!…

On the 21st February I set myself a goal to gain 5% body weight as I had lost a fair bit over the previous year. The time scale I gave myself was twelve weeks in which to put on as much muscle as I could while maintaining or improving my overall fitness… Last Thursday wasContinueContinue reading “#depression – A reason to celebrate!…”

#Depression – Monday’s workout is always exacting

Well I am happy to report that the fitness regime continues apace. Today has seen me jog three quarters of a mile down to the rugby pitch, quite easily to my slightly tired surprise, with my 15kg daysack on my back. The circuits session went well with me achieving more than I thought I couldContinueContinue reading “#Depression – Monday’s workout is always exacting”

#Depression – Bobbing along on the crest of a wave

I have noticed that when I am not in a down period I can tend to have a bit of a bounce and become pretty positive. Not over the top, loud or annoyingly silly, just happy, positive and very friendly with those around me. Do others find this to be the case too? What areContinueContinue reading “#Depression – Bobbing along on the crest of a wave”

#depression Release the real potential in you

Do you dream or imagine what you might be if only you could break free of your inhibitions ? I know I do. I can clearly view the me trapped inside. Held back by my innate fears. So what are these invisible shackles? When I think of those rusty old chains that challenge me, restrictingContinueContinue reading “#depression Release the real potential in you”