Previously posted on The Zebra Pit
Mental Health is a hot topic these days. More and more people are recognizing that they suffering in some way with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder… Read More
For many people, activities such as yoga and meditation have resulted in major lifestyle modifications and have been instrumental in calming both their body and mind in times of anxiety, str… Read More
Still worrying about getting out of bed in the morning, I did what most people do these days.
No, I did not seek out a professional in the field and make an appointment, “that… Read More
A global pandemic makes my depression seem like small
potatoes.
I have fought this for over 43 years, and the last bout finally landed me in the hospital. Yet, depression and I have n… Read More
If you are too old for entrepreneurship, it’s like being too old to do what you love.
To be old for entrepreneurship is something that most people above 50+ put on their question list… Read More
If you are living in Sydney and looking for electricity service, then you must contact the reputed and highly trustable company. There are many authorized service provider companies which su… Read More
I am still learning to live with major depressive
disorder.
Now I am also learning to live with the coronavirus. I am troubled more than a little by the double whammy. Yet, my plight… Read More
Shawn James and his two latest books. Image design by Carlo Vera
Shawn James is one of the most interesting and insightful writers that I've had the pleasure of meeting. I remember I sta… Read More
Dear Readers,
I will be taking a short hiatus from blogging as I am dealing with some issues related to my Bipolar Disorder. I have been in a BD depression for several weeks now and have… Read More
By Gae Martinez
Back in 2009, I was diagnosed with Spontaneous Pneumothorax (a rupture in the lungs). It was unexpected, especially since I believed that I took care of myself relatively… Read More
It’s a disease after all.
It can’t exactly be the enemy, because it is a part of me. Trying to understand how to frame my relationship with depression has been complicated… Read More
I do not have COVID 19, but I do have MDD.
My relationship with depression is much more defined than it was a year ago. Just before I went into the hospital, I was so stressed that I… Read More
Mental health resources, suicide hotlines?
If you need help now, call a 24-hour crisis center at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for fr… Read More
It seems very straight-forward.
You encounter a problem. You decide what tool you need to repair the problem. Then you use the chosen tool and fix the problem.
Problem solved… Read More
Allianz PNB Life has taken measures to ensure the health and overall well-being of its employees during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period.
Allianz PNB Life adopts… Read More
Communication skills are listed as one of the top requirements for many career paths. Being able to effectively speak to clients, coworkers, and bosses can make businesses more efficient and… Read More
Suppose you need to encrypt data between two peer-to-peer devices over an untrusted medium (i.e. the Internet), and you have an authenticated low-bandwidth channel that can be used to send a… Read More
I don’t know about you, but I’m about done with watching constant news updates in between planning and implementing distance learning.
So I have declared today to be Self-Care Sa… Read More
In this series of tips, we have discussed setting your own mindset and expectations, setting up a productive workspace, and general planning and instructional ideas for distance teaching. Th… Read More
Ok, where am I going with this?
Am I trying to disassociate myself from depression or am I trying to get out of bed first thing in the morning? I have been thinking, again, about why… Read More
With my first anniversary of my hospitalization for MDD, I count the mental health tools I now have as my anniversary presents.
Now I am speaking about the tools I use to deal with my… Read More
To contribute to the nation’s fight against Covid-19, cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. (HPI) is shifting its corporate citizenship budget to provide medical supplies to ho… Read More
There are so many things we cannot control right now. With distance learning underway and no end in sight, teachers are concerned about how we can best meet our students’ needs.
I find… Read More
While working and planning for students’ continued learning, many teachers are also wondering how to continue building class community and how to look out for students’ mental he… Read More
Allianz PNB Life has assured its customers that it will prioritize the processing of claims related to diagnoses of COVID-19.
“In the unfortunate event that you contract COVI… Read More
In conversation with Digpu, agripreneur Achyuth Reddy speaks about his ventures, the inspiration he finds in simplicity and the vision he has for the youth and his zeal for empowering the I… Read More
When the subject is about finances, the atmosphere can get tense. A lot of people are familiar with the saying, "money can't buy everything." While this is true, financial stability is only… Read More
Image SourceThe main goal of choosing any profession would be to make enormous profits out of it. Most people try and cloud this detail using specifications and factors that might serve as y… Read More
Nos encantan las series lésbicas así que siempre estamos en búsqueda y captura de todas aquellas producciones en nuestra televisión que se animan a incluir person… Read More
Allianz PNB Life employees’ bayanihan spirit. Allianz employees have raised funds to respond to a call for help from SOS Children’s Villages Philippines as the non-government or… Read More
How many times have you come across a fun and engaging lifestyle blog only to think, “I wish I could do that too”?
Well, guess what — you can. Starting a lifestyle blog… Read More
Or maybe I am still on it, but I am not driving it?
Whatever it is, it feels unproductive. I’ve read a lot of articles recently by medical professionals who say it is OK to feel… Read More
Pasig City, Philippines—May 26, 2020—The current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, highlighted the importance of how our immune system, the body’s ability to f… Read More
The addition of butter and oil in hot drinks is nothing new— it’s actually a super old tradition in many parts of the world. In certain regions of China, a tea known as youcha (l… Read More
I promise to tell my new Doctor the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Going into my doctor’s office and putting on my concealed depression face results in me no… Read More
I don’t know about you, but I have found several good teaching practices during distance learning that I will actually keep doing next year.
When we were suddenly faced with distance t… Read More
When we think about going to hospitals or any medical facility, we often think about serious emergencies or some disease. However, there are more reasons to see a medical practitioner than t… Read More
It has only been five days.
And I just took day five’s medication about 30 minutes ago. I understand that it can be four weeks before my Wellbutrin XL, 150 mg. is doing its job… Read More
This is an era of technology. Every aspect of life depends upon one or other forms of technology in one or the other way. So is the case with students. Nowadays technology is an important an… Read More
Social media platforms bring us closer to people residing in different parts of the globe. If you need urgent assignment help, you can even get in touch with professional experts through Ins… Read More
“Guy Fawkes?”
“Yes, that person, the Catholic – do you know anything about this repatriation of my friends?”
“I am sorry, Vasek, I don’t understand… Read More
Once again, I woke up and I got up.
No drama, no negotiating with myself about whether to get up or stay in bed a little longer. You don’t know how relieved I am to skip the anx… Read More
While there is still no available vaccine yet for COVID-19, we need to continue looking after our physical and mental health to aid our immune system.
To maintain a healthy lifestyle, we… Read More
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of office workers have been displaced and forced to adjust to remote work situations that keep you cooped up at home. When your place of comfort suddenly… Read More
Pandemic accelerating digital adoption and likely to cause long-term changes in consumer behaviors
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to alter consumer behaviors permanently and cause lasti… Read More
Depression makes it almost impossible for me to seek help for MDD.
And as I finally begin to address it and seek out professional treatment, the paperwork and insurance have me circli… Read More
I have been in education for 29 years. Whenever anyone asks me how I have lasted so long and been so successful, I tell them my #1 secret: I take care of myself first.
That sounds wrong, do… Read More
Is depression my reason for living?
After all, I have grown up with depression. We have been together for over 43 years, probably longer. And much of my life was spent not facing my d… Read More
Feeling down about how hard it is for women to make it in a man’s world? Good news—all that’s finally changing. It’s been a long time coming, but lots of careers that… Read More
“I have depression, depression does not have me.”
This has been my mantra for over 15 months. Hospitalized at the end of April last year, I was diagnosed with major depres… Read More
I see eyes and a mouth ready to eat me if I get too close.
That’s what I see as I sit in my therapist’s office waiting for my appointment. Maybe I watched too many cartoon… Read More
For centuries, masturbation has been considered a sin, and many ways have been devised to eradicate this “bad” habit in adolescence. It was possible to meet opinions that masturb… Read More
Asking for professional medical help was one of the hardest things I have ever done.
I started writing the morning after I was released from the hospital. In 5 North, I was diagnosed… Read More
Anatomía de Grey nos ha regalado un semillero de parejas lésbicas a lo largo de los años. Algunas más importantes que otras pero Callica fue la primera y por eso… Read More
Hay varios caminos que llevan a Ratched en Netflix. Podéis llegar porque es una precuela de Alguien voló sobre el nido del cuco, porque sois fans de los excesos de las creacion… Read More
Pledge to Support Working Flexibly in the New Normal and Beyond
Manila, Philippines – The coronavirus pandemic has caught everyone off guard. Millions of lives changed, and… Read More
Blumberg Legal Pads are the Industry Standard for Quality.To understand why lawyers in the US use legal pads, we need to first know the history of the pad.
The legal pad was… Read More
Vehicle access control is a crucial part of maintaining the overall security of your business. From protecting your employees and visitors to safeguarding assets from theft, vehicle access… Read More
The year 2020 is over. It was a very difficult year for many. It was a difficult year for me on a personal level too. I almost lost a job but found a second job and secured income to support… Read More
Many people live with mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression. Some may not recognize they have a mental health problem. Taking care of your mental health is crucial to living… Read More