I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

Is It Just Emotional Flu?
Some people call depression "emotional flu." Unfortunately,
the treatment for depression is not as simple as just taking flu or
fever medicine, and you recover within a week. There're many
causes and conditions for a person to develop depression.
Therefore, it's essential to have a proper understanding of our
illness. I’ve come a long way to explore and understand the factors
that contribute to my depression, e.g. low self-esteem, high
expectation, family issues, lack of self-compassion, and nonassertiveness.
I’ve realized, besides taking antidepressant
medications, you'll need a holistic treatment plan that includes
talking therapy, relaxation and mindfulness training, a healthy
lifestyle, and the right family and friend support. The
comprehensive treatment takes time. There's no short cut for deep
healing. Without this understanding, it's tough to have a real
improvement in therapy.
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