According to one equation devised by Dr. Cliff Arnall, a British researcher from Cardiff University, Jan. 24 is 2011’s most depressing day, termed ‘Blue Monday’
MSN Health
So today was being billed as the most depressing day of the year. It wasn’t such a bad day for me. Aside for the urge to stay at home in bed, snuggled under the covers while the wind whistled outside my window, I made it through the day fine. Thankfully I am feeling a lot better than I have in a while, certainly much better than this past fall, and past winter seasons/semesters. I am hoping it lasts -scratch that – I am going to make sure it lasts =)
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I really like the video contained within the article that points out the fact that the way to beat depression is a combination of medications and talk therapy. I truly believe that meds are not effective enough without talk therapy for most people. I wish more people would seek out therapy – there are a lot of people out there that need treatment.
There are many reasons why they don’t seek treatment – time and money 0r lack of insurance being among the top reason, but also some people still have a negative view of therapy. Sadly, there is still somewhat of a stigma attached to going to a therapist. So many issues, so many problems in this country could be helped/healed if more people were open minded, sought help for their problems and sought help for healthier ways to deal with life.
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