Self Talk for Depression

Using positive self talk for depression is an effective way to cope and even recover from this debilitating disorder. Depression has a history of creating catastrophes in the mind. This keeps your mind focused on negative thinking and also aids in the spiral down into those deep, dark places where depression likes to dwell. Self talk for depression must always be truthful, validating, positive and encouraging. Since depression causes low self image, it is important to reduce all negative thinking and critical self talk. When it comes...

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Depression-Era Dishes: 9 Budget Recipes That Are Still Good Enough To Eat Today

Though my mom wasn’t born until long after the Great Depression, it did hit her farming family pretty hard. By the time she came around in the 1950s, the family was still relying on the meager funds they could scrape together. Luckily, my grandpa was a skilled farmer who could grow most of their groceries, and my grandma knew how to stretch one meal out into enough dishes for a whole week. That meant a lot of stews, fresh bread, and even having...

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What are the early signs of a depression relapse?

After having depression once, it is understandable to worry when symptoms start appearing again. But spotting the red flags early may help prevent a more severe episode from developing.Many people who have depression may experience a relapse or recurrence. According to one review, it usually happens within 5 years, but it can occur weeks, months, or even many years after the first episode.About half of the people who experience an episode of depression for the first time will remain well. For the other half, depression can return one or more times...

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