Posts Tagged ‘Depression’

Stop and smell the roses

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Are you keeping right side up or are you getting knocked over?  Does it feel like no matter what you do, it seems that often every minute of every day is always scheduled for something?  With many challenges and complexities of life today, especially with the increased hardships of our current economy, it can be very easy to become sidetracked from ourselves, our needs and what is important. If you find yourself scurrying around for everyone else, or if you find yourself reaching back into old habits, you are not alone. Here are a few pointers to help you get back on track to a balanced lifestyle:
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Sadness & Depression

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Being human means experiencing a wide array of emotions. Sadness is just one of many feelings. This means that we ALL feel sad at times and it a very normal and appropriate response to unsettling events, losses, life transitions, and disappointments, no matter how big or small.

It is important to allow yourself to feel sad and to try and express your sadness to someone close to you. Keeping your sad feelings to yourself can actually make you feel worse. Crying is not a weakness, but an expression of your inner self. We can learn a lot about ourselves if we listen to our feelings.

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