Keys Signs You’re Self-Medicating & How to Self-Soothe Instead

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Depression The world is an uncertain and sometimes scary place. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is believed that the long-term mental health issues may be too much for professionals in the country to even handle. Of course, that is on top of the “normal” causes of anxiety, depression, and stress.  When people feel overwhelmed by life or a specific situation, it’s not uncommon for them to want to...
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6 Tips for Transforming the Self-Talk that May Be Driving Your Depression

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Depression Self-talk can fuel what you think and what you do more than you might realize. While it can be positive and encouraging at times, it can also be negative. Unfortunately, that can drive feelings that lead to anxiety and even depression.  Negative self-talk is very powerful and can be difficult to ignore. But, it isn’t impossible. You’ve probably heard the saying that you “are your own worst...
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5 Ways Going Outside Can Help Manage Your Depression

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Depression Have you been “sheltering-in-place” indoors? Are you withdrawing from loved ones? Do you feel too low to face the outside world? You’re not alone. But it may feel like it. Depression loves to have you all to itself. The effort of trying to manage your symptoms can keep you hunkered down and under the covers. Unfortunately, you may also be keeping yourself far away from the...
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Is Social Distancing Worsening Your Depression? How to Tell & What to Do

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Depression How strange is it to stand in line at the grocery store or walk through the park with so much COVID-induced “personal space”? How sad does it feel to want to smile or say hello, but hold back, knowing that your neighbor can’t see your mouth behind a mask? It can be very frustrating when quick moments of friendly interaction become awkward exchanges, fraught with worries about...
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7 Ways Exercise Effectively Alleviates Depression

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Depression Exercise may be the last thing on your agenda if you struggle with depression. Getting your body moving can seem like a daily challenge, especially when you feel perpetually down or out of sorts. It’s not uncommon to feel fatigued, sluggish, or simply unmotivated to move at all. Interestingly enough, the very exercise that you don’t feel like doing can actually help alleviate...
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6 Steps You Likely Don’t Want to Take…But Will Help Relieve Your Depression

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Depression If you’re one of the many people struggling with depression, you know full well how it feels on a daily basis. It’s a round-the-clock battle that can really weigh you down. You may be feeling fatigued, unmotivated, or even isolated from the rest of the world. In looking for some relief, the simple act of retreat may seem most enticing to you. Unfortunately, this will only keep you...
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