Have you noticed that when someone says “you're being quite defensive,” you become more defensive? Often difficult to avoid, defensiveness can block your growth so it is worth taking time to examine. Learning to recognize and unlearn defensiveness does not come naturally; it takes time, patience, and self-awareness Even though…
We all lack motivation from time to time, and getting up and moving can be difficult and emotionally painful. When we’re depressed, though, we lack the motivation to get going and we carry a boulder-sized mass of feelings of worthlessness and unlovability. When we are feeling this way, we need help…
Although people experience depression differently, there are some general symptoms. Identifying these is an important first step in supporting a loved one with depression. You should look for: Mood changes: Someone with depression will be experiencing a low mood and/or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities that…