A couple of articles.

The first one is a list of 10 things you may be doing that have been proven to make you less happy.  It's a very wise article.  The things include thinking too much about yourself and not getting enough sleep.  There are others there that might not be as easy to guess and you should go read it.



The next one is a list of 10 foods you should eat every day to help fight depression.  Hey, if we can beat this thing by eating, I'm all over that.

Keep fighting it.  It is winnable.

Ways to actively fight depression.

Here's a link to a good article on Psychology Today.  Fight it.  Fight it hard.  

Here's an excerpt:    

"To begin this process, it is helpful to think of these destructive thoughts as being like the parasites that keep you in bed when you're sick with the flu. Don't listen to these attacks when they tell you not to pursue your goals, to isolate yourself, or to forego an activity you enjoy. This gives the voice even more power over you. Instead, when you notice these thoughts and attitudes starting to intensify and take precedence over your more realistic, positive ways of thinking, it is essential to identify them as an alien point of view. Ask yourself, would you think such cruel thoughts about a friend or family member who was experiencing the same struggles. By having compassion for yourself and recognizing this inner voice as a destructive enemy, you can begin to see who you are more clearly and realistically." 

One of the ways I fight depression is art journaling.  It helps me get into a state of flow.  Try and find what works for you.

Now read the rest.  

To quote my favorite 21 Pilots song, Holding Onto You

Remember the moment you know exactly where you're going,'Cause the next moment, before you know it,Time is slowing and it's frozen still,And the window sill looks really nice, right?You think twice about your life, it probably happens at night,Right? Fight it, take the pain, ignite it,Tie a noose around your mind loose enough to breathe fine and tie it,To a tree, tell it, "You belong to me,This ain't a noose, this is a leash,And I have news for you, you must obey me."

Here's a link to the song on You Tube.  The song is good, the video is weird.  :-)  

Tylenol?

I saw this yesterday.  Tylenol can affect your mood.  Researchers at Ohio State University found that Tylenol and "blunt emotions and even reduce the degree of positive and negative feelings."  I don't know about you, but the fact that Tylenol has any effect on my feelings at all just makes me kind of uncomfortable.  I think I will lay off the Tylenol.  What do you think?