Pets Can Be Good For Mild To Moderate Depression

Be sure to read my recent post on my Life Matters Blog, "Pets Can Be Good For Mild To Moderate Depression." 

Walk to Relieve Stress and Improve Health

Walking can help relieve stress and improve your health. Walking and getting out of a stressful environment, breathing in fresh air, taking time to think and clear your head and moving your body are all ways walking helps to relieve stress and improve your health.

On top of that, you get to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, not to mention it's great exercise if you walk four or five days a week for 30 to 60 minutes. Walking is good for you for a variety of reasons.

• Walking relieves stress. 
• Walking builds aerobic fitness. 
• Walking and exercise add years to your life. 
• Walking slows the aging process. 
• Walking reduces your risk of catching colds.

 So get outside, walk four to five days a week for just 30 to 60 minutes and take a step towards a mentally and physically healthier you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



5 Links to Help Fight the Christmas Blues

5 Links to Help Fight the Christmas Blues

Pushing through Bipolar Depression

Did you know there are many famous people who have Bipolar just like you?  Here's a list... http://www.famousbipolarpeople.com/  There are probably more people than you think or realize that have Bipolar, they just don't share it.  Most people still feel shamed by their illness and refuse to discuss it out of fear and shame.  But there is nothing to be ashamed of, Bipolar is an illness just like any other.  Even famous people with wonderful careers and talents have depression.  You are not alone. 

Bipolar is no laughing matter, especially when you fall into Bipolar Depression. You should always strive to push through your depression.  Of course, first you have to recognize it, and usually your able to do just that.  How?  Sometimes you start to feel sluggish both mentally, emotionally and physically, then there's the irritability and the crying spells or at least you feel like crying.  You may even feel so bad as to have suicidal thoughts.  When that point comes where you feel yourself starting to slide down, when happiness completely alludes you, then you have to start to push through it.  What are some ways to push through it?  Here is a list of ideas:

1. Watch funny movies
2. Listen to upbeat music and dance
3. Pamper yourself - take a nice warm relaxing bath, then put on your pajamas, give yourself a manicure, just relax and go easy on yourself
4. Be sure to take your medicine and if you have anxiety medicine, this is the time to take it
5. Talk to your counselor or psychiatrist if needed
6. Let your friends know your struggling, so they can help lift you out of it
7. Exercise if you can, even if just 10 minutes
8. Read, meditate, study the bible.  Ask God to help you through it
9. Keep a diary or journal
10. Keep yourself busy with chores, chatting online with friends, working puzzles, just keep your mind busy as much as possible

I hope the above suggestions will help you, as they help me.  Try to do at least half the suggested activities on the list when you start to feel the depression coming on.  This way you can combat it and push through it.  Bipolar Depression may feel like it's going to last forever, but always remember, Bipolar Depression is a temporary state, you can come out of it IF you take your medicines correctly, see your psychiatrist/counselor and do some of the activities listed above.  Just give it all your effort and push through Bipolar Depression.

Bipolar II - "A Day In My Life"

A video excerpt taken from my Bipolar Diaries to give you a personal look inside a day in my life living with Bipolar II Disorder.