Photo by LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR on UnsplashIn case you are new to my blog, my name is Joel and I live in Charlottesville Virginia. I am a middle-class male, and I have worked since I was 10 years old. My career spans over 50 years in retail management and along with my wife, I have raised 3 remarkable children.Recently, I finally said out loud that I have lived with Major … [Read more...] about Straight Talk About My Journey with Depression
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My Updated 2023 Coping Statements for Depression and Anxiety
Photo by Mika Baumeister on UnsplashI began 2023 by updating my list of Coping Statements.After 4 years, it seemed time to make sure my list was up to date. I wanted to see what I am using and what coping statements I have passed over. With a collection of 101 coping statements, I can use for my depression and anxiety, knowing which ones seem to help is important.And I have … [Read more...] about My Updated 2023 Coping Statements for Depression and Anxiety
Has Depression made Me an Overachiever?
Is depression spurring on my overachieving, or would I be an overachiever without depression?That’s what I am grappling with today. Understanding where this need to do is coming from, I am looking at all possibilities. I cannot remember a time where I didn’t feel the need to be productive. As far back as I can remember, I have always had a list of things I wanted to do.I had my … [Read more...] about Has Depression made Me an Overachiever?
How To Take Control and Use Coping Statements
If you haven’t tried coping statements lately, you are in for a surprise.Getting straight talk about using coping statements has been a goal of mine. I have seen these skills in action and wanted to be able to us coping strategies or coping statements to help me lead a more balanced life. In my situation, I want to lead a balanced life with depression. Others may be struggling … [Read more...] about How To Take Control and Use Coping Statements
Now You Too Can Use Coping Statements to Minimize Mental Health Conditions
Even those with long-term physical health conditions see the new year as a time to address their physical health and coping statements can help.Physical Health Coping Statements VS. Defensive Negative Self Talk(Negative Self Talk) I don’t feel like going for a walk –(Positive Coping Statement) “I always feel better after I get moving.”(Negative Self Talk) The gym is too far … [Read more...] about Now You Too Can Use Coping Statements to Minimize Mental Health Conditions
