The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched over a period of months, becoming an on-going marathon rather than a sprint. We still need to limit our activities, face the risk of contagion and the possible consequences, worry for the well-being of our loved ones. Worse, the situation seems to stretch to the following months as well. This has left many people feeling exhausted, physically and emotionally.
Read MoreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 80 percent of all suicides are committed by men. During these uncertain times, counselors and therapists have noticed an increased occurrence of suicidal thoughts among their male patients. It’s understandable why so many people are feeling despondent. The pandemic has heightened anxiety, depression, isolation, and loneliness for countless people. Men, however, often have a harder time coping with these feelings because of societal pressures surrounding the male identity.
Read MoreToday I want to explore some ideas around depression and different levels of depression intervention from superficial ones to deeper ones, having to do with self esteem and negative self-critic and worthlessness, things like that.
Read MoreI’m not especially great at being bored, but have learned quite a bit about how to deal with boredom through COVID-19 and shutdown. I have learned several ways to approach boredom, besides the obvious “find-something-to-do-about it” solution. As far as finding things to do, I do think that that has been quite beneficial, however, in terms of beating boredom during the pandemic.
Read MoreThere is a vicious cycle between depression and alcohol abuse. Depressed people often seek out alcohol to make them feel temporarily better, and to escape the often overwhelming experience with depression. Depression, for many, is often chronic and unmanagaeble, and alcohol provides an outlet or a way to cope with or manage the symptoms of depression.
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