I ask people in my office if they talk to themselves. People sometimes sit back and wonder if it is a trick question…am I crazy if I tell her yes? Am I supposed to or not supposed to talk to myself? When I get a yes, I say good! It is important to talk to ourselves. How we talk to ourselves is crucial to maintaining our sanity. One of the first steps in therapy is recognizing how you talk to yourself and if it is nice or not so nice. Continue reading
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3 Tips for Depression
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- Positive Self-talk
How we talk to ourselves has a huge impact on how we perceive the rest of the world. One common symptom of depression is being very negative in our heads. Imagine waking up in the morning and your first few thoughts include “ugh, I have to get up…I have to go to work…I hate my job…today is going to suck.” These are perceptions of your life. You might have your dream job, but when depression hits, the ability to get out of bed becomes the hardest thing you do all day. Continue reading