CWD Daily

January 12, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

The Rock on Depression and Decision: an Oprah's Masterclass video.

CLICK HERE to watch this surprising and inspirational video.

CWD Daily is written by Julie Aiken, a layperson whose only authority lies in 40 years of coping with depression. Nothing in the newsletter should be taken as medical advice. Please do no self-diagnose or self-prescribe. Above all, please get help if you need it.

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January 11, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

There is so much going on in the world – COVID-19,domestic terrorism and a Constitutional crisis in the United States, vast global social justice activism, economic disaster... Things are vibrating at an extraordinarily high frequency and keeping many of us agitated.

It's crucial to regularly still your mind, even for short intervals. But it's difficult when you're on the computer at work and in your “down” time. So much information and stimulation constantly. Just breathing is wonderful!

Simple breathing exercises will do. Breathe deeply. Hold that for a few seconds. Release.

Calm your thoughts.

Repeat for a few minutes.

Daily Calm

Calm -- an app and youtube channel -- offers an array of free guided meditations on youtube, excellent for meditating when you don't have any idea how to meditate and don't have the time. Most are about 10 m3inutes long, and perfectly simple. (They have an expanded paid version which is excellent, as well.)

Click HERE to try this "10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation - Be Present".

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CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

Get help.

Therapy under quarantine?

“What are some of the ways that we can make the most of therapy or best manage our mental health while we're stuck at home?”

Licensed therapist Kati Morton offers practical ideas for getting help during COVID-19.

Contact: witchhazel2020@gmail.com

January 9, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

For over 25 years PsychCentral has been a trove of information. It's a great website!

Here's a short article from 2016: 12 Ways to Shut Off Your Brain Before Bedtime.

Simple but proven tips like “Busy your brain with mental exercises.”

They also have had a regular podcast for almost 5 years! What a user-friendly way to learn about all aspects of psychology.

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January 8, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

“After years of experience dealing with anxiety, low-self esteem, an unfulfilling life path, I realized that my mental wellness was so much more than mental health.

“A large portion of mental health is overcoming negative thinking patterns, practicing mindfulness, and going to therapy and taking medication if you need it.

“BUT it's about taking care of your physical health, your dreams, nurturing your spirit, realizing your confidence and power, and so much more!

“That's why we also focus on personal development as part of a holistic approach to managing your anxiety.”

Check out THIS website for terrific tips to live an anxiety-free life.

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January 7, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

In winter the nights grow longer and your mood may get darker.

“Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons – SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer.” (the Mayo Clinic website, HERE)

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January 6, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, mental health issues have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Average weekly data for June 2020 found that 36.5% of adults in the U.S. reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, up from 11.0% in 2019.

“The states with the highest percentage of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder are Louisiana (42.9%), Florida (41.5%), Oregon (41.3%), Nevada (39.1%), and Oklahoma (39.0%).”

“The states with the lowest percentage of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder are Wisconsin (27.2%), Minnesota (30.5%), Nebraska (30.6%), North Dakota (30.9%), and South Dakota (31.0%).”

CLICK HERE to read more about mental health and substance use during the pandemic.

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January 5, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

A young man I know posted on Facebook that he’ll be in the Philippines soon. He’s found a job in his field, he’s good at it, he travels with it – he’s got (what looks from the outside like) a fantastic life.

I can be jealous and depressed. He has always had “social disabilities”. I've been blessed. Why can’t I do this?!?

Or I can be uplifted and encouraged. If he can handle life and excel, I know I can!

Today, I choose to feel positive.

Contact: witchhazel2020@gmail.com

January 4, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression

If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -
1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

What is depression?

“Almost everyone feels down from time to time... Clinical depression is different.”

CLICK HERE to watch a short TED Talk video breaking down what depression is.

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