Sometimes, when someone we love has depression, we don't always know what to say. It is important to acknowledge them while being respectful of their feelings. Of course, your situation may vary depending on your relationship with them but here are some examples of things you can say to someone who is experiencing depression:
With May being mental health awareness month, it is important to not only recognize these things in others but also yourself. You may be struggling in general and not know that you are really struggling with your mental health. Here is a list of common anxiety and depression symptoms:
When someone has high functioning anxiety, it is often difficult to tell. Similar to my blog post about high functioning depression, I will explain the difference between what you may say vs. what can really be happening.
When someone has high functioning depression, it is often hard to see it. That is why they call it high functioning. Someone can have all of the things that come with depression but you might not even see it.
Let's talk about body image. Body image is your perception, thoughts, and feelings of your physical self.
Believe it or not there are negative and positive effects that alcohol can have on your body. The key differences are what you drink and how much you drink.
If you are an overthinker, you know how consuming and tiring it can get. Overthinking can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Luckily, there are certain things you can do to help you manage your overthinking. Here are some of the things I have found useful in managing my overthinking:
Some days are harder than others. Here are some things you may need to hear today:
When you get anxiety it can cause all of your rational thinking to go out the window. You start to convince yourself that the worst is happening. Have you ever wondered why that is?
Today we are celebrating our pets and all that they do for us. Owning a pet can improve your mental and physical health. Not only that, but they increase our social life as well!
