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1. Remind yourself that, in time, things will change and we all get bogged down at different periods in life.

2. Try to make sure that you do some exercise – as that brightens our mood and boosts our mental energy.

3. Be aware of the tendency to isolate yourself. Being around other people can give you more support, and can help you to keep going when you feel like giving up.

4. Try changing your routine. Just changing a few things can help you feel more in control, and less at the whim of external circumstances.

5. Set some small goals for yourself and take some steps to make them happen – again, you’ll feel less trapped as you will feel that you have options.

6. Make sure you treat yourself well so you know that you have value … Buy some clothes … or take time out … or do whatever makes you happy.

7. Pay attention to your thoughts, and keep your mind on what inspires you. Look for hope – create some vision – and remember: things WILL change!   

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Step 1: Warning Signs (symptoms or behaviors that are signs that things are going downhill such as reduced eating, poor hygiene, isolation)

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Step 2: Internal coping strategies (Things I can do to take my mind of my problems without contacting another person)

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Step 3: People…

This blog features articles on how to be motivated and stay motivated.

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- Describe your environment in detail, using all your senses - for example, “The walls are white; there are five pink chairs; there is a wooden bookshelf against the wall…” Describe objects, sounds, textures, colors, smells, shapes, numbers, and the temperature. You can do this anywhere.

- Play a…

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- Run cool or warm water over your hands

- Grab tightly onto your chair as hard as you can

- Touch various objects around you: a pen, keys, your clothing, the wall…

- Dig your heels into the floor- literally “grounding” them. Notice the tension centered in your heels as you do this. Remind…

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- Say kind statements, as if you were talking to a small child - for example, “You are a good person going through a hard time. You’ll get through this.”

- Think of favorites. Think of your favorite color, animal, season, food, time of day…

- Picture people you care about

- Remember the words…

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1. Recognize the benefits of trusting others, and building some meaningful relationships. If you never let others get close to you, then you’re likely to feel lonely and empty inside.

2. Remember that one person doesn’t have to meet your needs. We can trust different people with aspects of…

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1. Work on your own opinion of yourself. Refuse to think about insults or critical comments. Choose not to internalize abuse from your past. You win if let go of the hurt and pain and focus on creating a great life for yourself.

2. Continually affirm yourself. Make a list of your…

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· Depression is a serious condition. Don’t underestimate the seriousness of depression. Depression drains a person’s energy, optimism, and motivation. Your depressed loved one can’t just “snap out of it” by sheer force of will.

· The…