Don’t Go It Alone
“Wherever you are, at any moment, try and find something beautiful. A face, a line out of a poem, the clouds out of a window, some graffiti, a wind farm. Beauty cleans the mind.”
― Matt Haig, Author of ‘Reasons to Stay Alive’
“Wherever you are, at any moment, try and find something beautiful. A face, a line out of a poem, the clouds out of a window, some graffiti, a wind farm. Beauty cleans the mind.”
― Matt Haig, Author of ‘Reasons to Stay Alive’
Sometimes there is no underlying medical reason for depression. If this is the case with you then finding others to help you manage your journey to wellness is an important step. Going it alone can add to the feelings we struggle with such as feeling isolated, disconnected from community, maybe even finding every day activities challenging.
Finding help is also a challenge such as searching for the right mental health specialist. Talk therapy, as it is sometimes referred to, can provide you with unconditional support and professional guidance. Also you might want to consider other forms of help such as:
I want to focus on one of the suggestions above, (I will explore the other suggestions in later Blog posts) – that of finding a good therapist. One of the most rewarding experiences of finding the right therapist is that they will give you a sense of belonging, helping to break the cycle of isolation and feelings of “not good enough”. A good therapist will also provide you with unbiased feedback on our thinking. So finding the right therapist is very important to our recovery journey. Ways of going about the search is to ask friends or family members who they might know of.
However, sometimes even telling those close to us that we struggle with depression is a challenge in itself. So go to the internet and explore – most therapists can be found through a simple search on Google. Then, either phone around or email those who’s profiles feel right to you.
Start your journey to wellness today; to connecting with others; to stepping into your true power and allowing your precious self to shine.
If you would like further ideas or wish to make an appointment to meet with one of us at Choice Life Consulting please go to the About Us page where you will learn a bit more about who we are and the ways in which we work and support our clients. Then make contact with either myself or Cassandra.
You can also join the Living Well With Depression Facebook page
www.facebook.com/groups/livingwellwgtn/
Finding help is also a challenge such as searching for the right mental health specialist. Talk therapy, as it is sometimes referred to, can provide you with unconditional support and professional guidance. Also you might want to consider other forms of help such as:
- committing to meeting a good friend once a week and doing something together outdoors
- getting creative, even if you believe you are not creative – setting aside a weekly commitment and take yourself on an artist’s date (checkout Julia Cameron’s information on this) can be a delicious experience
- join others – in anything that sparks your interest or curiosity
I want to focus on one of the suggestions above, (I will explore the other suggestions in later Blog posts) – that of finding a good therapist. One of the most rewarding experiences of finding the right therapist is that they will give you a sense of belonging, helping to break the cycle of isolation and feelings of “not good enough”. A good therapist will also provide you with unbiased feedback on our thinking. So finding the right therapist is very important to our recovery journey. Ways of going about the search is to ask friends or family members who they might know of.
However, sometimes even telling those close to us that we struggle with depression is a challenge in itself. So go to the internet and explore – most therapists can be found through a simple search on Google. Then, either phone around or email those who’s profiles feel right to you.
Start your journey to wellness today; to connecting with others; to stepping into your true power and allowing your precious self to shine.
If you would like further ideas or wish to make an appointment to meet with one of us at Choice Life Consulting please go to the About Us page where you will learn a bit more about who we are and the ways in which we work and support our clients. Then make contact with either myself or Cassandra.
You can also join the Living Well With Depression Facebook page
www.facebook.com/groups/livingwellwgtn/
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