Category: depression

where to get your fix of vitamin d

January 24, 2012 Posted by simply stephen under depression
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The winter months are tough for most people. It’s cold. We are less active. The days are shorter. Fresh food is not as plentiful. It’s harder to get around with all that rain or snow. And that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. A key factor in eliminating your depression and keeping the winter…

beating the winter blues with vitamin d

January 17, 2012 Posted by simply stephen under depression
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First and foremost. Happy New Year. I’m a little late and excited to be back. I’m hoping to post more than once a week as a permanent thing this year. One quick article and one with a bit detail. My focus for the next couple months will be depression and fatigue. This time of year…

beat your depression: just try one thing

November 29, 2011 Posted by simply stephen under depression
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I recently wrote about getting things done. Simplifying is one of the keys to a green life. There is a parallel to help cope with life obstacles. When you are having a difficult time there is a sense of overwhelm. You lose clarity and focus. Everything becomes difficult to achieve. Making sense, all of a…

what to say to someone coping with depression

September 20, 2011 Posted by simply stephen under depression
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Part 2 of 2 on what to say (and not say) to someone coping with depression part 1 – what not to say to someone coping with depression part 2 – what to say to someone coping with depression We’ve explored some  harmful statements depressed people are exposed too.  That tells you what do avoid,…

what not to say to someone coping with depression

September 13, 2011 Posted by simply stephen under depression
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Part 1 of 2 on what to say (and not say) to someone coping with depression part 1 – what not to say to someone coping with depression part 2 – what to say to someone coping with depression There are certain things one wouldn’t say to a dying or grieving person. The same is…

change the stigma attached to mental health

February 15, 2011 Posted by simply stephen under change, depression
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Part 2 of 2 in a series on the stigma of mental health The stigma attached to mental health is a huge barrier to recovery for anyone suffering from a mental disorder. The last article discussed the stigma of mental health and outcome as a result of poor treatments and misconceptions of depression and other…

the stigma of mental health issues

February 8, 2011 Posted by simply stephen under depression
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My friend Davina over at Shades of Crimson commented on the stigma attached with depression and other mental health issues after reading the recent series on how to cope with long term depression. No time like the present to voice some concerns and thoughts on the stigma attached to mental health issues. This is a…

how to find resources to help with your depression

February 1, 2011 Posted by simply stephen under depression
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If you recently read the 3 part series on depression, I hope it is making you think about getting help. Because of geography and legal differences between countries and regions it is difficult to share resources that will help everyone because some only apply locally. Good news though – each region does have lots of…

what can you do to help with long term depression

January 25, 2011 Posted by simply stephen under depression
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This is part 3 of 3 in a series on long term depression. part 1 – how to cope with long term depression part 2 – causes and prognosis of long term depression part 3 – what can you do to help with long term depression The million dollar question – what can you do…