September 11, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression


If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

On the morning of September 11, 2001, as the terrorist attacks on the United States were ongoing, a co-worker despondently said “It's a horrible world.”

I responded instinctively, “It's a wonderful world. This is a horrible thing.”

Sometimes when you're depressed it's really, really hard to believe that the world is a good place, especially when terrible things happen, especially in the age of COVID-19.

You need to decide to not let distress or genuine sadness become intractable depression. For your own health and safety, turn off the TV, get some exercise and fresh air (take a walk), meditate, love on your grand-kids.

Life is beautiful. Drink it in! At least for a little while today, love life.




CWD Daily is written by Julie Aiken, a layperson whose only authority lies in 40 years of coping with depression. Nothing in the newsletter should be taken as medical advice. Please do no self-diagnose or self-prescribe. Above all, please get help if you need it. 

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