Seasonal Depression
It’s December as I write and we’re a few days off the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice. Those of us living in the northern hemisphere, are typically experiencing short drab days and long...
View ArticlePlaying to Your Personal Strengths
I’ve been thinking about my final post for 2014. Maybe something useful for the year but also something we can take forward to 2015 and beyond. The topic I’ve settled on is personal strengths. It’s an...
View ArticleWill Counseling Help My Anxiety?
Counseling is big business. There are services for virtually every facet of life ranging from debt relief, to relationships and right through to bereavement. And there are different ways of providing...
View ArticleHow Anxiety Sufferers Can Ease a Strained Relationship
In my last post I discussed the ways in which long-term anxiety issues can strain personal relationships. I concluded by suggesting their are things an anxiety sufferer can say and do that may help...
View ArticlePositive Pessimism
Wait a minute, you're thinking, how can anyone be a positive pessimist? Well, okay I’m playing with words a little, but the point I want to make in this post is that certain kinds of pessimism actually...
View ArticleSix Behavior Changes During Depression
Depression affects people in a whole variety of ways but changes in activity are a common feature. In this Sharepost I’ve outlined six of the most common changes in behavior associated with depression....
View Article10 Ways Depression Will Change You
Indifference: Things that used to matter or were once felt to be important fade into the background. You lose enthusiasm and interest. Energy Loss: It’s very common to feel you’ve done a full day of...
View ArticleGetting Around Communication Roadblocks in Depression
As someone who supports a friend or partner with depression you’ve probably seen just how quickly the odd passing comment or observation can shut down communication. Your attempts to help or support...
View ArticleHow to Lessen Your Anxiety Avoidance
In a previous post I looked at ways to avoid seeking reassurance for anxiety In this follow up, I want to list a few of the ways you can consciously lessen anxiety avoidance and learn to tolerate...
View ArticleHelping Depression With Silence
Suffering in silence with depression is something a lot of people have experienced and written about. From a friend or caregiver’s perspective it’s useful to know that silence can be an effective...
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