Optimistic Nihilism May Help If You're Tired of Being Depressed

 There are precious few things to be optimistic about when one is depressed, so you must be thinking I'm cuckoo. Well, allow me to explain. The way I see it, nihilism is a school of thought which believes that life is meaningless. Needless to say, that's a depressing point of view. Optimistic nihilism is, therefore, a brighter outlook than...

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The Depression Roller Coaster Won't Let You Enjoy the Ride

 It’s surprising how quickly depression's ups and downs can get you. It’s almost as if, you’re going along feeling pretty good and then WHAM, depression slams into you and says, “Now, now… you have chronic depression, remember? You’re not allowed to feel too good.” That’s the depression roller coaster.The Depression Roller...

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Farewell Post as a 'Coping with Depression' Blogger

 Over a year ago, you welcomed me to the Coping with Depression blog. Since then, I have had the opportunity to write specifically about postpartum depression and how it impacted my life. As I write this final post, my hope is that you've...

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The Quick-Fix Mediterranean Diet

 The Quick-Fix Mediterranean DietBy Michael GollustAdding international flair to your diet could quickly lead to a healthier heart.After only 3 months of eating a Mediterranean diet, study participants reduced their risk of cardiovascular disease by approximately 15%. A...

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