the different approaches to counselling 4 : think back

It may be worth seeking the help of someone who can help you review memories that are currently destructive. [...]

the different approaches to counselling 3 : do it yourself

We need to go beyond getting solutions to our problems from other people. [...]

The different approaches to counselling 2 : try this at home

Sometimes a counsellor will suggest trying something new which might help solve your problems. Some counsellors major on solution-focussed therapy. [...]

A momentary sense of suicide

If you sometimes feel suicidal…. [...]

Coming up: this counselling thing

Three photos of nothing special that cheered me up. [...]

Sorry, I’m hibernating

SAD makes my depression worse most winters. What does this feel like? How do I deal with it? [...]

No but realistically, how should depression affect a career?

A lot of the stigma associated with mentail illness is ignorant and unfair, but some discrimination is not just rational but necessary. [...]

“I’m so embarrassed that I’m depressed. I daren’t let anyone find out because mental illness carries such a stigma” ?

Some people are terrified of telling people they suffer depression. Others fear discrimination. What’s going on? [...]

How can we tame bad memories?

Bad memories can damage and distort us until we find a way to take charge of them. [...]

If I keep pushing myself when depressed won’t I crack up? (Part 4)

I forget how many times in forty five years of chronic depression I’ve pushed too hard at the wrong time and crashed. Here is some of what I’ve learned. [...]

When I’m depressed HOW do I keep going? (Part 3)

It’s not easy to get going when depressed, but there are tricks and strategies worth trying. They work for me. [...]

When I’m depressed WHY should I try to keep going? (part 2)

Why should I bother? [...]

When I’m badly depressed how hard should I try to keep going?

Depression saps energy, but even more it destroys belief we can get anything done. Should we push through and get on with the important things, or give in to the depression? [...]

‘How You Can Survive When They’re Depressed’ by Anne Sheffield

Review of this excellent book about living and coping with depression fallout. Don’t waste time reading the review, buy the book! [...]

Old and new: seasons change and my mood improves

I’m feeling down, but the sight of our poppy lit by a low autumn sun got me showered and dressed and out in the sun, and the rest of the day was better for it. Here are some of the photos. [...]