LOSS – What to do. I attended a funeral today and was again reminded that Loss is part of our everyday life.  People were crying, and telling stories about their loved one.  They were starting the Grieving process so that they can move on with life.  When we experience a loss it is good to let your emotions out.  Some of...

Feelings are like Leaves? I was reading about Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and they made a great point about feelings.  Do your feelings control you or do we control our feelings?  We are NOT our feelings.  It is not correct to say, “I am angry”.  We should instead say, “I have Feelings of...

Still Depressed? I have had some more conversations about people being depressed.  First remember that depression is a very common problem and you are not alone.  Second when you are depressed everything looks worse, remember that you have a lot of things to be thankful for; Family, friends, good health, job, place to...

Another Depression Tip We shared that the chemical imbalance that accompanies Depression can be positively impacted by Medications and Exercise.  Today I want to tell you that things like anxiety, trauma, anger and stress cause most depressions.  In order to treat the cause and not just symptoms of depression you should consider...

Depression Tips If you looked at the symptoms of depression the other day, you may be saying to your self, “That sounds like me.”  Or maybe your are just feeling a bit blue.  Depression effects the chemical balance in your body so, What can you do to feel better? Many people take antidepressants, but another...

AM I DEPRESSED? Recently several people have asked me about depression.  It is a common thing to have  periods of  feeling down.  But when emptiness and despair take hold and won’t go away, it may be depression. If you identify with several of the following signs and symptoms, and they just ...

Help others – Help Me I recently read that one of the best “medicines” to help depression is to get the focus off of our troubles and go and serve others.  As the Holiday season is upon us there are many opportunities to reach out to others.  There are Thanksgiving meals being served to the homeless in several...

Living with Depression There is hope for people that are depressed.  I have been working with several people that are battling with depression.  Some are going to see their Doctors to check out the various medicines that are available.  Many people are helped by these medications, however it is sometimes difficult to find the...