For the purposes of this section, I’ll assume you’re already seeking professional help. If you aren’t already, please do that first. Introduction So far, we’ve discussed various aspects of mental health including suicide, depression, anxiety and self-harm. Within that context, let’s look at how to recognise what triggers negative thinking and behaviour and why, andContinue reading “1f. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Triggers & Tools”
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Feeling Good
My outlook is changing, I am believing more and more is possible and this is opening me up to more and more motivation and inspiration. Escaping the limits in my mind of what is possible has built the motivation I need to push further into achieving more. It is like the fog is lifting, theContinue reading “Feeling Good”
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.
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