I feel that an update is necessary as things have changed since my last post. I will not be writing much about the general situation now as I feel that most people have already lived through something like this and the news is covering this. Instead, I will focus more on my family’s and my situation and my feelings about it.
Category Archives: depression
Mental Health – A spike in cases, threat of lockdown: my feelings
In light of the invisible threat hanging over society, I will be discussing Covid-19 related anxiety and depression, possible antidotes (remember I am not a trained professional), what happened recently in my region, how I feel about it, and the silver lining.
Overwork
It turns out there is such a thing as working too much. I think I have finally found my limit. I am at a crossroads. If I continue down this path I fear it will break me. Mentally or physically. I can already see the cracks forming. When you are inundated with stress and/or lackContinue reading “Overwork”
Stress
Stress can cause a whole range of problems, but you can overcome it by changing your thinking about stress and building systems and tools to deal with it. Each time you overcome a stressful situation you build resilience…
…The tough part is getting to the other side. How do you maintain clear thinking and overcome the challenges you face?
Self-analysis – Depression: a “depressive episode”
That was intense. What happened? If you read my last post “Depression: a “depressive episode”” you will see that I found myself in a pretty dark place. Things escalated very quickly to the point I felt unable to control the situation. It had been a long and gradual process that crept up on me andContinue reading “Self-analysis – Depression: a “depressive episode””
Depression: a “depressive episode”
Preface I have very quickly found myself in a deep layer of depression and the only thing I can think to do is to try and write myself out of it. What you are about to read is the mind of someone deep in darkness. I cannot guarantee the quality of this post as itContinue reading “Depression: a “depressive episode””
Depression: Tiredness
One of the most pervasive symptoms of depression I experience every single day is feeling tired. No matter how many hours of sleep I get, I always feel tired when I wake up and also throughout the day. I have experienced this since I was in high school. Clarity vs brain fog Tiredness affects everything.Continue reading “Depression: Tiredness”
Depression: how to help
A lot of the stigma that comes with depression is through lack of understanding. It is precisely because of these kinds of statements that I remain fairly anonymous in this journey.
Learn to recognise depression, be kind, be patient, do not judge, build trust, be there. Normalise talking about emotions and mental health.
Triggers and Tools
Actionable steps that have helped me improve my mood:
1. Recognise triggers
2. Develop tools
3. Choose how to spend time wisely
4. Be present
What is depression?
Depression is complicated. For me it’s background noise in the everyday-sometimes the volume gets so loud it’s distracting, sometimes you forget it’s there. At the same time it’s an invisible lens that shapes how I see the world. Like seeing the world through shades of only one colour.
Introduction
2020. Life changing for many. When the global pandemic started gathering pace, the atmosphere quickly darkened as borders and businesses were closed or restricted. As lock-downs came into force and economies began to suffer, people began to question the effect on mental health.
