Therapy isn’t just about talking. Psychologists are trained to identify potential issues, provide frameworks to ease a client out of unwanted behaviours, or help patients and clients figure out issues that might not even appear on the radar. There’s a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Everyone has their own beliefs. Somehow though, we’re told there’re good beliefs and bad beliefs. In depression, however, it’s most important to have our beliefs verified. Most times, our beliefs aren’t totally well informed, and depression twists them even more.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes we need shortcuts just to get by. It’s even nicer when those shortcuts are made for us, and all we have to do is eat. Though of course, no one said anything about the taste. Heh.
Don’t we all wish we had a Jane in our lives? I do – she’s my wife, and not a day passes that I don’t give thanks to God for her. But yes, if you’re able to drop by to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
To be honest, some people struggle to shower. Some struggle to take care of their pets. Some struggle to just get out of bed, and once they’re out, to get back into bed. So Dave is considered not as disabled[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Because sometimes… that’s all that really works. A good cry, with no end of the pain in sight. Tears that release that big lump in the chest, that pull some of the pain out through each hot drop of lead[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In truth, I’d never dare to talk over someone with depression. But sometimes, it works. This is a rehash of past “discussions” so I’ll leave it at that. But hope sometimes is found at the bottom of the discussion barrel.
Fair. That’s a tricky concept. Help. That’s another tricky concept. Learning to lean on others. Yet another toughie. See, we’re brought up to be fiercely independent. To solve our own problems. To avoid being a burden. But depression isn’t something[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes, it’s not the strength of the argument that gets us to take note. It’s who’s making the argument and why. It’s really easy to lose sight of the reasons why we struggle. Give us a reason we can sink[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What is strength? What do we consider strong? How do we see strength in ourselves and those around us? We don’t usually ask these questions. Strength is shown in adversity. If you are struggling with depression or any mental health[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…