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05/19/2016
In 1932, when the first section of the Golden Gate Bridge was being built, there were 25 accidental deaths of workers falling into the Bay. Then, a large net was installed below the bridge. Because of the net, 28 lives were saved during the construction of the last sections of the bridge. Once again, there […]
02/21/2015
How can we care for a person who is depressed?
To begin, it is helpful to remember what depression feels like to the one who is depressed.
Depression feels like…
10/10/2014
All teens suffer bouts of moodiness and sadness from time to time. It’s all part of the emotional rollercoaster leading to adulthood. But when feelings of sadness last for more than two weeks, there’s a possibility that a teen is struggling with depression. These symptoms are not to be taken lightly. Any indications by your teen […]
09/01/2015
My friend is depressed. Her apartment is a mess. Piles of dishes are in the sink. Crumbs, dirt and garbage are in all the rooms. Larry and I think, why doesn’t she do something – like clean up this mess? We care about Kathy, so we hire a cleaning service. Does that help? Makes us feel better, […]
02/17/2015
Even attempting to define the condition is painful for me. Our world does not accept kindly those suffering from depression. We are looked upon as a bit “crazy”; weaklings who feel sorry for ourselves; people who forget to “count their blessings.”
To feel depressed is to be “blue” day after day; to experience tiredness that never goes away, not even after ten or twelve hours of sleep; to lack energy for even the smallest of chores; to not be enthusiastic about anything; to be unable to focus or concentrate; to turn molehills into mountains; to be overly sensitive to comments.
05/15/2014
If you spot the warning signs of suicide in someone you care about, you may wonder if it’s a good idea to say anything. What if you’re wrong? What if the person gets angry? In such situations, it’s natural to feel uncomfortable or afraid. However, anyone who talks about suicide or shows other warning signs […]
