Category: Depression
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Springtime Blues
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I’ve had trouble in the springtime for as long as I can remember. While most people were happily loving the warmer air and the increased hours of daylight, I was often increasingly depressed and anxious. Sometimes I would take more naps just so I could skip part of the day…
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What Helped When I Was Depressed
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Finding Temporary Relief Even during the worst of my depression, there were moments when I felt a little better. Three things helped. 1. Focusing on the present moment When I was depressed, my mind very much wanted to think deep thoughts. All. The. Time. There’s nothing wrong with thinking deep…
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Depression and the Disappearance of Positive Thoughts… My Story
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Great News! It was fall of 2002. I had just found out I was expecting our first baby! The next step was to call my doctor and find out whether I could continue to take my migraine medication while I was pregnant. But… The migraine medication was also an antidepressant.…