How can we tame bad memories?

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

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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. [...]

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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. [...]

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

Why should I bother? [...]

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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? [...]

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‘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! [...]

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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. [...]

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Does what I eat affect how depressed I get?

The British Broadcasting Association have put a good article about this on their web site. It includes a short video which is worth watching.

The answer from the University College London research team is yes,eating junk food does seem to increase the risk of depression.

I can believe this. The trouble is the more [...]

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How can depression be treated effectively? A brief personal introduction.

There’s several ways of treating depression which are likely to help if used properly and consistently. Often more than one approach is needed. [...]

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What is depression? A brief and personal introduction.

The common ways of describing depression are technically correct,but they don’t remotely catch the feel of the illness. [...]

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Leaves fall on the moors

Photos of autumn on the North York Moors,and how a trip I really didn’t want to make cheered us both up. [...]

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So many people get hurt because they misunderstand what success is really about

‘Success’has two almost contradictory meanings. The common one damages a lot of people. Let’s analyse it. [...]

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Why do people set targets that are destructive?

Setting targets can be a powerful way of motivating,but not if done badly. [...]

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I’m feeling suicidal. Is that dangerous?

My friend is talking about killing himself. How worried should I be? [...]

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Oil may not be running out for quite a while. Hmmm.

Is world oil production dropping? If so,how worried should we be? [...]

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