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The Bear Naked Truth about Depression is simple. If you or I are susceptible to depression then it’s quite possible that we WILL suffer from it often. And for those of you that deal with long term depression or Major Depression our hearts go out to you. We hope you will find the light in the darkness and a path to hope.

The the “BEAR” Naked truth is that no matter our medications, no matter our cognitive training, and no matter our therapy, when it comes to mental Illnesses THERE IS NO CURE. There is recovery and periods of dormancy! Yes, this the BEAR Naked Truth if it’s depression then it’s your burden but that does not mean we cannot have a meaningful life.

While visiting a fellow blog today called “life after depression” with todays post called “Depressed? Get a Hobby!” and reading over what she said I had to agree in part with her view to a point. Yet, I believe more is needed. Here is what I left as a comment.

“Having a hobby is fine and a good coping skill for depression, or many other disorders. Scrap-booking and writing are great tools yet, they are isolation coping skills… One thing you can add to do, and the thought about doing it is sometimes dreadful, yet IF, you have the strength to try to get out of the house. Go for a walk. Studies show that exercising & sunlight can help depression. And for a power boost, try helping others… How? Volunteering is a good way to start… there are lots of coping tools you can use. When you’re out of the darkness, and I do hope soon you are! That is the time to make a plan and build a library of coping tools you can reach into upon you return to those “dark moments”.

We whom have been to gallows of depression and have crawled hands and knees over the deserts hot sands of hopelessness, can attest to one undisputed fact.

The BEAR NAKED Truth is… Depression Sucks!

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