Please share how this podcast is affecting your mental well-being. Please also know that we have a course called the "14 Days To Mental Health Wellness" Type this is your search bar. pensight.com/x/winoverdepression Depression creates a cycle of worry and stress due to chemical imbalances in the brain that require proactive management and consistent daily practices. Accepting a mental health diagnosis and seeking treatment both present challenges, creating a "rock and hard place" situation that requires determination to overcome. • Depression causes the brain to function differently, leading to constant worry and anxiety • Chemical imbalances (lack of serotonin) are the primary cause of depression • Depression often runs in families, making those with family history more susceptible • Anxiety from depression can become severe enough to require hospitalization • Morning showers provide essential energy to start the day positively • Getting 15 minutes of sunlight daily helps improve mood • 10-15 minutes of daily exercise increases endorphins that affect mood • Accomplishing at least two goals daily creates momentum and energy • Breaking large tasks into smaller segments makes them more manageable • Three steps to defeat worry: avoid others' problems, stay ahead through self-care, channel energy positively • Depression can make you believe things that aren't true or make mountains out of molehills • Even after 80 episodes, the host still experiences depressive episodes • Suicide is never an option - your absence would create immeasurable pain for loved ones Please consider donating $80 in support of our 80th episode by visiting wodpodcast.buzzsprout.com. Your contribution will help us hire a publicist, expand our website, and reach more people who are struggling with mental health challenges. Support the show Win Over Depression Course: '14 Days to Mental Health Wellness" GET THE COURSE NOW: COPY AND PASTE IN YOUR BROWSER pensight.com/x/winoverdepression https://www.winoverdepression.org https://www.patreon.com/tameratrotter https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tameras-podcast
