Losing a battle doesn't mean you've lost the war.
KEEP FIGHTING.
Resources
There are plenty of doctors, psychologists, and organizations that are here to help. Some are just there to listen and some will have suggestions.
Some things to try:
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Friends and Family
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Depression Clinics
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University Health Services
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Support Groups
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Help Line to call or text
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Search Online (with caution)
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Specific to certain groups
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(veterans, LGBT, children/teens, etc.)
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There is ALWAYS something new to try.
This page, and our Home4Hope fb page, provides lists of tips and resources.
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Here are some other organizations worth looking into. If you have more information to share, or if you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Tips:
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Accept who you are
if you're too hard on yourself, lighten up -
Relax
Find somethings you enjoy, do them often -
Get involved
It can feel really good to help others -
Socialize
It can be the last thing we want, but what we need most -
Learn something new
Read a book or learn a new skills -
Get active
Just start with a jumping jack if that's all you can manage -
Enjoy nature and the world around you
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Avoid crutches
Including alcohol, tobacco, caffeine...
Drugs may help you escape reality, but they make it much worse to come back to -
Organize and Control your thoughts
Stop hiding from your mind. YOU are in control -
Never Stop Trying