Category: Depression
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Do You Have Winter Depression? 3 Secrets to Changing the Triggers
The beautiful, orange and reds of the changing leaves signals winter is around soon approaching. This can be a source of pleasure and joy for many people. Except for those who suffer from seasonal depression. Then the change of season can lead to a sense of dread, sadness and even depression. Many call this winter blues,…
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Relief from overwhelm, Hopelessness and Fear: Part 1
Blueprint for hope and optimism Today we’ll be looking at 2 questions about feeling hopeless, fearful and overwhelmed. After creating a step-by-step plan for my clients I decided share some of the tips and answers I have given them in the beginning of the process. I hope they are of benefit to you if you are suffering…
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Depression Relief: Checklist
Getting Relief from Depression Whenever you feel sad, depressed, grief stricken, overwhelmed, fearful, or anxious, start by changing your state of mind. This fastest to do this is by changing your breathing pattern. I realize that it is difficult to think of something to do to change your state of mind in when you are…
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Lack of Motivation- Where Does It Come From?
This email came in from one of my students in my group program: Getting relief from anxiety, worry and procrastination. As I replied to her I thought I would post my answer and see what my readers thoughts are on this topic. It was interesting to me that the key to her procrastination might lie…
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TRANSFORMING SADNESS TO HOPE
STEPS FOR TRANSFORMING SADNESS TO HOPE Audrey Sussman PhD, LCSW, NBCCH, Director Anxiety Control Center Has the thought of summer ending triggered feelings of loss or sadness? If so you are not alone. At different times of the year the Anxiety Control Center gets inundated with phone calls from people suffering from melancholy, loneliness, sadness…