Lessons from Depression
By Kelsey Curran |
Isolation. Quarantine. Working from home. The sudden flexibility and the perfect excuse to avoid dreaded events probably appealed to most people at first. But shortly after the quarantine’s limitations we started to see spikes in depression, suicide, and other horrible things. A dark gloom spread over so many areas.
The beginning of quarantine was a stripping season for many. Loss of jobs, community, security, social, even health. And, although it wasn’t forced on me, I definitely did not make it out unscathed. Within the first few months I felt that it was time to end my long-term relationship and quit my job. I was saying goodbye to so many things I had learned to rely on. Things that distracted me from my own heart.
I’m no stranger to depression. While it hasn’t been present in my life for years, it’s something I still take very seriously. I would never say there is one-size-fits-all approach or cure, but I can share from my own experiences some simple things I have learned that keep me in a healthier place.
_MY LESSONS FROM DEPRESSION_
These are just some of the things I’ve learned from my personal experience of depression. If you’ve been there, I hope it brings hope, refreshment, and ideas. If you haven’t, I hope it gives clarification and perspective.
_\*Always seek the advice of your Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider if you believe you are experiencing symptoms of depression._
