Depression Review: Keyword #8 is Relapse….
Relapse. Relapse! Relapse? That is a word you don’t want to even consider. But guess what? You absolutely must.
If you attended Weight Watchers you would not only learn how to lose the weight, you would learn how to maintain that weight as well. If you don’t maintain it, you will gain it back. Maintenance is part of the program.
Mental illness is not as easy to control or maintain as weight. Many will recover from depression but some of those will relapse. What are you going to do if you have a relapse? Read the rest of this entry »
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Depression Review: Keyword #7 is Recovery!
Recovery! Isn’t that what we are all working towards? Doesn’t it sound wonderful? How different would your life be if you were free of this old depression?
My fantasy life, a life free of depression would have all sorts of pleasant social interactions in it. I would have people over for supper. I would volunteer in the community more. I would be able to babysit my grandchildren just for the fun of it. I would travel with my husband who loves to travel. The list is long. How about you? Do you have a list of things that you would do if you were fully recovered? Read the rest of this entry »
Depression Review: Keyword #6 is Strategies
What does a monopoly game have to do with depression? Nothing really, but it has a lot ot do with strategy and if you want to win this battle with depression you are going to need some game strategies.
Depression is a difficult illness, sometimes life threatening. You will need some strategies to cope when things get really tough. These strategies are best put into place when you are well enough to think straight. Maybe you should write them down so you can refer to them when you temporarily lose your rational thought process during a depressive episode. Read the rest of this entry »
Depression Review: Keyword #5 is Lifestyle
How are you coming along with our depression review? Are you learning something new?
We have covered the first four important items: diagnosis, medication, therapy and research. Are you on track?
Well, there is more to do if you really want to recover from this old depression. Like it or not you may have to make some lifestyle changes. Try to think of it as if you were picking out a whole new wardrobe. Read the rest of this entry »
Depression Review: #4 Keyword is Research
Research is something that few people are indifferent to. You either love it or you hate it. No matter how you feel about it, no one will do this part for you. A little research is key to giving you a good foundation about this life-threatening disease.
You don’t have to do a lot. Probably just one good book about depression should give you enough information to help you to understand what is happening to you. Read the rest of this entry »