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The Healing Power of Horses on my Mental Health
Horses were the heart of my childhood. When my depression worsened as an adult, I was amazed at how returning to these animals helped me heal.
November 07, 2022
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Talk to Me: Depression, Self-Talk, and the Power of Affirmations
Affirmations are a good way to become intentional about what you say to yourself, and they are one tool you can use to manage depression.
April 29, 2022
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How Surfing Saved My Mental Health
After years of living with generalized anxiety disorder and depressive episodes, I found peace in the ocean.
January 11, 2022
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How to Practice Self-Care Outside of Therapy
Your therapist is a crucial part of your treatment, but they can't always be with you. It's important to find ways to get through tough moments on your own and to believe you can do it, too.
December 28, 2022
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Managing my Depression With Some Perspective and Self-Love
Managing my Depression With Some Perspective and Self-Love
August 25, 2022
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From the Community: What Are You Thankful for This Year?
Practicing gratitude is important any time of the year, but it can be especially grounding during the busy holiday season. Members from the Bezzy communities shared what they're thankful for this year.
December 09, 2022
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This Is How Makeup Brings Me Back from Depression
Makeup may sound like a superficial band aid, but for Olivia Callaghan, it’s a balm for the moments when depression hits her the hardest. Now she’s calling for more people to recognize and hold onto the hobbies that keep their souls afloat. Here’s how makeup is self-care that keeps her going during her darkest days.
March 20, 2018
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10 Self-Care Strategies That Help Me Manage My Depression
Adding these 10 simple self-care strategies to your daily routine can be effective for managing depression.
March 21, 2017
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I Tried ‘Forest Therapy.’ Here’s What It Did for My Mental Health
These are my takeaways from my soothing, nature-filled afternoon.
October 25, 2019
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My Dog Is the Opposite of a Therapy Animal — But She Still Helps My Depression and Anxiety
Ryan Ascolese explains that her challenging Siberian husky, Indiana, forces her to get outside. Instead of cuddling on her most depressed days, Ascolese takes Indiana on long walks, stays engaged in extensive training, and talks to people who ask about her dog.
October 08, 2018
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Mood Journal 101: How to Get Started on Controlling Your Emotions
Ever feel anxious, depressed, or just plain bad without knowing exactly why? One useful tool to get to the root of lingering negative feelings — and increase positive ones — is a mood journal. We’ll explain how a mood journal can help with negative emotions as well as how to start keeping a mood journal.
November 28, 2018
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5 Promises I Made To Myself When I Landed in the Hospital
Being hospitalized for my mental health has saved my life. But it’s also inspired some serious pledges to self-care. This is what I plan to do to help prevent a future crisis.
February 27, 2023
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Finding Forms of Peace — Outside of Pills and Therapy
For my depression, fitness has done wonders. Discovering something that naturally boosts your mood might be more possible than you'd think.
February 26, 2023