“Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain, was one of the “Big Three” (Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin) to lead the world in its defeat of Hitler in WWII. He told in his own writings of suffering from the “black dog,” Churchill's term for severe and serious depression.”
You've Come a Long Way, Baby!
If you've struggled with and still battle depression, take a minnute to acknowledge your accomplishments in that fight.
You understand depression and your own situation better. You're taking steps to get the help you need to the extent that you can -- from simply reading this blog to getting into therapy.
It feels like a never-ending journey.
But look at how far you've come!
November 2, 2021
November is a new month, with new challenges and triumphs to come.
With Halloween behind us, it is also the start of the “winter holiday” season, and that can be fraught with peril regarding depression. Family stress. Less sunlight. No money for presents.
It's time to really pull out the anti-depression resources. Stay consistent on meds. Try to get in some exercise. Eat well and consciously.
Here we go!
November 1, 2021
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