Depression

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Trouble Blues

“There are far, far better things ahead than anything we leave behind.”

— C. S. Lewis

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“To act wisely when the time for action comes, to wait patiently when it is time for repose, put man in accord with the tides. Ignorance of this law results in periods of unreasoning enthusiasm on the one hand, and depression on the other.”

~Helena Blavatsky

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“There is no point treating a depressed person as though she were just feeling sad, saying, ‘There now, hang on, you’ll get over it.’ Sadness is more or less like a head cold- with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.”

― Barbara Kingsolver, The Bean Trees

“Depression – it falls into that small category of things like combat that, if you haven’t been in it, you can say you can imagine it all you like. But it’s truly different.”

~Dick Cavett

Depression is not always understood…  sometimes psychologists offer
a diagnosis or friends and family may offer support…

Other times not so much.
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Depression Blues · Neil Young (Lucky Thirteen)

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Song  Depression Blues  Artist  Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown

|Different types of depression and the symptoms:

1.  Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy.

2.  Desire to avoid social occasions.

3.  Feelings of guilt or worthlessness  (often with no logical basis) .

4.  Changes in appetite (overeating or loss of interest in food)

5.  Excessive tiredness.

6.  Changes in speed of your movement noticeable to others.

7.  Changes in sleeping patterns: reduced or excessive

8.  Suicidal thoughts, thoughts the world better without you.

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The Depression Blues · Leroy Carr · Scrapper Blackwell Volume 1: “How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone”, CD D

 

This condition may be
called other names:
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Mood disorder, Mental illness, Schizophrenia, etc.

Here is a test to determine if you are depressed.

http://psychcentral.com/depquiz.htm

And here are ways to treat depression…

1. Keep active.

–15 to 30 minutes of physical activity may improve mood
–Long-term regular exercise can help prevent recurrence.

2. Eat well.

Well-balanced eating helps you feel better.
— Eat more whole grains, beans and vegetables.
— Eat regular meals, especially breakfast.
— Increase your intake of cold-water fish:
salmon, halibut, tuna and bluefish.
— Avoid alcohol and caffeine, they make depression and/or anxiety more intense or severe.

3. Get adequate sleep.

— Aim for eight hours a night,
and be consistent with bedtime.

4. Control stress.

Coping with depression is stressful enough,  so try to limit other sources of stress.

— Simplify your schedule and prioritize.

— Get organized so you know where to find things you need.

— If you need a break, take it.
Take a day trip, bus ride, bicycle trip or a weekend getaway.

— Recognize stress signals and slow down:  stomach upset?
forgetting things or feeling extra irritable?

5. Stay Connected.

Make relationships a priority.
Social ties give you a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

— Recognize the importance of give and take.

— Cultivate your spirituality or sense of well-being.

— Avoid negative and unhealthy connections.

Mayo Clinic
200 First St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
United States

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http://www.mayoclinic.com/

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Psych Central – Depression Screening Test

http://www.psychcentral.com

Test your depressive feelings today and track them over time.

(Illustrations by Shannon Wheeler   and Vincent Van Gogh)

Rainbow Umbrella picture from Waterfront Blues Festival (2012) by Peter C. Little

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“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.”

— Fred Rogers

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“You largely constructed your depression. It wasn’t given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it.”

~Albert Ellis