Author Archives: Precious Life Suicide Prevention

The year 2021 was one of emotional whiplash. There was anticipation for vaccines, followed by confusing rollouts. Then, we saw some hope as many Americans were inoculated, only to find new variants, a tumultuous news cycle and widespread confusion around the bend. The good news is that people across the country — including experts, public figures and kids — startedContinue reading “How to Be Happy in 2022”

You almost certainly have someone in your life right now who you consider to be mean. And not just mean, but spiteful and hurtful. When you’re around this person, you have to tread ever so carefully so as not to provoke their wrath. Perhaps this is a person you don’t choose to be with butContinue reading “Are You a Mean Person?”

When you’re depressed, it may seem like you’ll never feel normal again. And when you do feel normal, you may just be waiting for the other shoe to drop. Here, how to spot a relapse and stop it in its tracks. Treating depression can be frustrating, especially given the trial and error often involved withContinue reading “Will Depression Last Forever?”

Why People Hide Their Depression  It’s not uncommon for people to keep their depression private. From wanting to protect their privacy to fearing judgment by others, there are many personal and professional reasons why people hide their symptoms of depression. Here’s a closer look at why people keep depression a secret. Fear of Burdening Others Continue reading “Smiling Depression”

When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we often focus solely on our physical body. However, maintaining your mind is just as important. According to multiple studies, focusing on your mental health can improve your immune system, increase your productivity, and help you live longer. So, there’s no reason you shouldn’t put as much attentionContinue reading “Focus on Your Mental Health”

Depression. That word we throw around so easily nowadays. That word we use to describe anything from a bad day to an overwhelming inability to live life. But as anyone with depression knows, it is much more than any one word can describe. It slowly takes over a person’s life to the point where theyContinue reading “Struggling with Depression”

I used to think about suicide every day, so I know how scary that can be.  Over the course of several months, I went from feeling more stressed than usual to becoming more depressed than I knew was possible. I felt like no one understood how painful every hour, every minute, and every moment was.  Suicide slowlyContinue reading “Moving Past Suicidal Thoughts”

Right now we are experiencing a new norm. Something we have never experienced before which has left us in a place of confusion, uncertainty, and in a state of anxiety. We do not know what our world has in store for us and that is alarming.  Fortunately, we do know that if you are notContinue reading “Finding Hope”

I know it’s predictable at this time of year, but I think it’s worth talking about some coping strategies for surviving Christmas with depression. Here are some ideas for how you can help minimise stress and prevent depression relapse over Christmas. Don’t Worry about Making Christmas Perfect When you look at television ads at this time of year, youContinue reading “Surviving This Christmas Season With Depression”

It’s so easy to tell someone “Love yourself” and much more difficult to describe how to do it. Learn and practice these six steps to gradually start loving yourself more every day: Step 1: Be willing to feel pain and take responsibility for your feelings. Step 1 is mindfully following your breath to become present in yourContinue reading “Love Yourself”