Everyone feels blue at times and it is "episodic" or once in a while. When to be concerned is when it turns into a "chronic" or ongoing feeling of despair.
Our family has a history of depression and so we must be on the alert if the emotions are in a downward spiral. If the saddness lasts more than a couple of weeks without experiencing happy times, then we know to use methods that have worked in the past.
- Sunshine or a light box
- Journaling our blessings
- Talking to family members or friends and listening to their rational advice
- Excercise, even walking gets the blood moving and the blues running
- See a councelour, who has been effective in the past
- See a physician for medical assistance to jump start the journey back.
Good luck and God bless. This is a stressful time and you will make it. I believe in you.
Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke
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