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Take note that I am an occupational therapist and not a doctor. Drugs (medication, just to be clear) are not…How to tell someone about your depression?
Telling someone about your depression can be incredibly tough on its own, but it's markedly so if you're not sure…Why depression is often invisible
Depression is often invisible to others and sometimes even to the person experiencing it. Those around me have often told…How do depressive symptoms typically differ in men and women?
Depression indeed affects both men and women, but it often manifests differently due to biological, hormonal, and social factors. I…My personal experience with depression
Some also know depression as the silent killer. And for good reasons. Little did I know I was going to…Support groups and helplines for depression
While depression is a terrible disease, there are many support groups and helplines available worldwide, both online and in person.…What every depressed person should do: Ranked on importance
While depression is a horrible psychological issue to suffer from, it’s not something we should continue to endure. At the…How long does depression last?
It’s impossible to say how long your depressive episodes will last, since the timeline for recovering from a mental illness…My best practical tips to beat depression: What everyone with depression should do
Depression is often called the “silent killer”. And for good reasons. It owes its name to being a terrible disease…The differences between all types of depression
There are important differences between major depressive disorder (MDD), dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder), and bipolar depression since each involves unique…Is depression treatable?
One of the most critical questions depressed people ask when despair and agony have taken hold is whether depression can…What can you do yourself to treat depression?
Dealing with depression on your own can be tough, but there are self-help strategies that can make a real difference.…Evidence-based depression treatments
It only makes sense to employ a multifaceted treatment approach since depression impacts so many aspects of our daily lives.…What are the different types of depression?
Depression is a multifaceted mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or…What causes depression?
Depression can have multiple causes, but most of the time, it’s a combination of: Biological factors. Social factors. Psychological factors.…What are the symptoms of depression?
Depression can express itself in a variety of emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms that can vary widely among individuals. Everyone…Am I depressed?
It can be hard to recognize depression, especially if you don’t know precisely what the symptoms are. It also doesn’t help…What is depression?
Let me start by dispelling the notion that depression is just feeling sad or having a bad day. Sadly, it’s…Healthy diet template
I put together a practical, low-effort routine that you could realistically follow to eat healthier, since it’s well known by…Template to counter negative future thinking
Future-oriented negative thinking is one of the toughest patterns to break in depression. It can feel like your brain is…Goal-setting template
Having a structured way to clarify your values and set meaningful goals can make a huge difference when you feel…Template to limit negative coping
Following a structured routine can help reduce reliance on negative coping (like avoidance, substance use, over-isolation, or self-criticism) and gradually…Anti-avoidance template
Avoidant behaviors (like procrastination, withdrawal, excessive sleeping, or numbing with screens/substances) often seem attractive alternatives because they provide short-term relief.…Self-reflection template to figure out if you need therapy or not
As someone who knows all too well that depression can suck the joy and life out of everything, I put…Connection routine and template to avoid isolation when depressed
Having a flexible “connection template” can help people with depression feel less isolated by: Concentrating on social contact. Meaningful activities.…Template to figure out whether your mindset is causing or adding to your depression or not
This is a structured template to explore whether depression might be linked to negative thought patterns or unhelpful mindsets. Let…Template to figure out whether perfectionism is adding to or causing your depression or not
Perfectionism and depression are tightly related, and it can be hard to see if perfectionistic thinking is fueling your mood…Template to figure out whether overthinking is causing or adding to your depression
I put together a practical template you could use as a self-check routine. Let me start by saying that it’s…
