I think there comes a point in all of our lives where we find ourselves in uncharted territory . By this I mean a complete dissolution of… Read more “Is there a difference between being clinically depressed and being suicidal?”
Category: Inspirational quotes
How do we combat an illness that continuously reminds us of the futility of existence?
‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ This is a saying that I sometimes hear being thrown about. It seems to be a phrase that is… Read more “How do we combat an illness that continuously reminds us of the futility of existence?”
Before we attempt to change society, should we not first look to change within ourselves?
Changing the world…. Isn’t this something that we all, deep down, want to do? Isn’t there a point in all of our lives where we stop… Read more “Before we attempt to change society, should we not first look to change within ourselves?”
Does numbing our pain achieve anything in the long run?
We’ve all been there. We’ve all been in a place so painful that the desperation to not feel said suffering completely overrides any desire to self heal… Read more “Does numbing our pain achieve anything in the long run?”
Depression -Is there room for empathy when you’re suffocating in its tightening embrace?
I too often remember those times where depression defiantly stared down my sweet, unsuspecting morality with its accursed gaze. A inanely wide smirk etched from one side… Read more “Depression -Is there room for empathy when you’re suffocating in its tightening embrace?”
Can we really defeat depression all by ourselves?
Meditation, doing exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, adult colouring books, grounding techniques…..
Are we the makers of our own depression?
Much like in Mary Shelley’s critically acclaimed novel Frankenstein, where young scientist Igor became consumed by guilt and then anger at the monster he had
