transparency – a lesson from aesop

Today, I thought I’d share one of Aesop’s fables. They still provide great lessons in life and have stood the test of time for over 25 centuries. That’s 2500 years! The Goat and the Goatherd ~ Aesop  A GOATHERD had sought to bring back a stray goat to his flock. He whistled and sounded his…

depression and sleep

A lack of proper sleep can cause problems in the brain, including mental disorders. Sleep is critical for physical and mental acuity as well as mood and energy levels. That seems obvious but… People suffering from depression seem to have problems sleeping. It’s not conclusive if poor / good sleep contributes to poor / good…

main causes of mental illness

There is not a simple formula to discover what causes the vast majority of mental disorders. It’s not like a broken bone caused from an event, diagnosed then repaired. It slowly creeps up after lurking in the background or may silently have always been there. Why? Nobody has the complete picture but once discovered, perhaps…

cope with life is getting a colonic

Sorry for the visual. Just a quick update today. My depression free for two years post was mis-scheduled for Tuesday instead of today so I thought I’d fill you in quickly on what’s happening. I’ve narrowed my sites down to 3 – simply stephen, cope with life (CWL) and cribbage rules (a static site). Just…

depression free for 2 years – there is hope

I’ve got something important to share with you. I’ve been depression free (pretty much) for 2 years. Amazing. I still have the odd temporary moments of depression that last a day or so BUT the tools are in place to move forward and get over it. My energy levels still goes up and down BUT…

first steps to discover your mental health treatment and diagnosis options

Obtaining a diagnosis is the first step to getting treatment if you suspect an issue with your mental health (or health in general). It’s not something you should avoid. Get help if you feel extremely (or even moderately) sad, empty and hopeless. Get help if you have an inability to wake up or take daily…

10 more ways to beat the winter blues

Here’s 10 more way to beat the winter blues to help make the winter months enjoyable or at least tolerable. treat yourself – Instead of locking yourself away and doing nothing, treat yourself to a day at the spa, night out with friends or even purchase something entertaining for the house. embrace winter – there…

do you suffer from seasonal affective disorder

Do you find yourself sad and anxious in the winter months? Are you irritable, withdrawn and lack focus or the ability to concentrate? Does your energy level wain when the sun is in short supply? Do you feel extremely guilty, hopeless or worthless? Does your body feel like it’s laden and heavy, as if it’s…

10 ways to beat the winter blues

Winter can be tough. The sun isn’t shining (it seems to be a lot of gray days where I am this winter in Ontario). This can lead to a winter depression often known as SAD or seasonal affective disorder. No need to despair. There are so many sure fire ways to beat the winter blues:…

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