Doing Cocooning Right: Your Environment – with the Sims (video)
We depressives are frequently drawn towards cocooning, the practice of hanging out in our homes for most of our free time. A lot of the time that’s due to a lack of energy, but also a need to be “safe” in our own little nest. Not to mention that…
One Teen’s Experience with Depression (and Recovery) (video)
Lawrence talks about the things that triggered his depression, and about his recent recovery from it.
(Real) Self-Care for Depression and Anxiety (YouTube Playlist)
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Making Your Home More Welcoming for the Winter
I’ve written about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that is triggered by different seasons. A small amount of people are affected by the late spring and summer, but many more are laid low by winter. What if, however, you don’t have SAD per se, but are…
Learn More About Depression (YouTube Playlist)
Best Things to Say to a Friend Who’s Depressed (video)
When you’re trying to talk to a friend who’s depressed, it can be frustrating. It’s kind of a minefield if you have never experienced depression yourself. The situation’s complicated by an issue on the depressed person’s side. It’s very hard for someone with depression to think clearly, let alone…
Setting Up a 504 Plan for Depression and Anxiety (video)
In this video, we talk about: what a 504 plan is, why you would ask for a 504 plan, why you would set up a 504 plan instead of an IEP, and give examples of accommodations that could be made for students with anxiety and/or depression.
If Anxiety Seems to Run in Your Family, Here’s What You Should Know About Your Risk
For the approximately 40 million American adults living with an anxiety disorder, getting to the root cause is key to finding the best treatment options. And even if you haven’t been diagnosed, knowing your risk factors can help you get the care you need faster, if ever you begin…
Unboxing and Review of TheraBox August 2019 (video)
We unbox and review a mental health oriented subscription box for the first time. TheraBox is variously billed as “happiness in a box,” “curated by therapists – the ultimate self care box” and “a self care subscription box.” Transcript Hi, I’m Deborah. And I’m Lawrence. And today we’re going…
Dining with Depression: Easy Chili Recipe (video)
When you’re depressed, cooking can be too much to handle, so you can end up eating low-quality food that isn’t interesting or nutritious. Here’s the first video in our new series of recipes that are easy and tasty.