Guys, dancing. When’s the last time you did it? Come on, when’s the last time you really let go? That one song came on and you couldn’t stop yourself from shakin’ it all around the room, and it felt amazing didn’t it? Not only is it a great work out, but letting loose is a …
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When I was 15, I was diagnosed with depression. The combination of parental divorce and puberty really did a number on my brain chemistry and self-esteem. You can read more about my story with depression here. Now I’m 27, and I still have depression. However, over the years I’ve learned more than a few tough …
Some days are just one of those days. If you’re really going through it today, try these tips to improve your mood right now. 1. Watch this cat video. Seriously. Cats are majestic and adorable and bizarre creatures, thus making them incredibly entertaining to watch. Plus, it’s true what they say, laughter is the best …
When I was 14, my parents divorced. At the time, it didn’t seem very traumatic, but before I knew it, I slept for hours yet was still exhausted, lost motivation and felt hopeless and worthless. I barely ate or showered. Eventually, I saw a doctor and was diagnosed with depression at age 15. For the …
There’s a reason that sunlight is always associated with happiness. Lots of ancient civilizations believed that the sun makes you happy. They believed the sun had healing powers and used sunbathing for medical purposes. Even as recently as the 19th-century doctors were convinced that good old sunlight and fresh air was the best thing for …
One of the most important parts of recovery from mental health disorders is knowing that you’re not alone and that others feel the same things that you do. In no particular order, here are my favourite blogs that write about depression. 1. Always Well Within While not strictly about the experience of mental health, Always …