Let us Love Ourselves

Not only does depression impact the person dealing with it; but it also affects family and friends who want to support them but often don't know how.  It can be both heartbreaking and perplexing to deal with someone you love who is depressed. When trying to support them and look after your own mental well-being, you could feel overwhelmed and unable to do so. Even though I'm not a mental health expert, here are some top suggestions for supporting a loved one who is suffering from depression. Remember with love, compassion, and faith in God, anybody can heal and you have the power to heal them.  Let's dive into top tips that you can follow to help support a loved one. Tips you must follow to help your loved ones in their mental health journey 1. Open channels of compassionate communication:  Being there for a depressed person is the first step in providing support. The fact that you are here is a reassuring sign for them that "you are not alone". But move carefully...

Are you feeling sad for no obvious reason? Well, sometimes it happens with me too. We all go through such moments once in a while. Sadness over the loss of a loved one, a specific item, or after a breakup is one thing, and being upset for no apparent reason is another. However, there are times when sadness is persistent and doesn't go away. It can be a flashback of the past trauma, childhood memories, or maybe a symptom of depression. This is why it is crucial to recognize what is bothering you and treat it immediately so that it does not harm you. Are you suffering from depression or, is it just your overthinking? Let us find out! source: pexels.com Before we move on to find out the difference between sadness and depression. I want to make it clear to you all that I am not a certified psychologist or a mental health counselor. Nor even I have studied psychology.  This article has been written with the help of all the external resources and my personal findings. While sadness and d...