I have learned that the shower is a place where I can be alone and clear my mind. When I begin to sense a lack of motivation creep over me, I immediately hop in the shower. Even though I have a great grasp on my depression, there are still times when it’s hard for me to get going. The one thing that relaxes me most is a hot shower. I would like to bring a more clear focus and explanation to what “relax, relate, release” means to me, and how I will incorporate the mantra into my life the upcoming fall/winter seasons. If you are like me, you have found yourself saying, “relax, relate, release” from time to time when positioned in a difficult situation. In an effort to calm Whitley down, the therapist encourages her to “relax, relate, release”. But for those of you unfamiliar or who might have forgotten, this line is giving to Whitley Gilbert by her therapist (played by Debbie Allen). If you are a fan of the television series A Different World, then you know exactly what I am talking about. When I thought about how I might deal with SAD if it so happens to manifest itself in my life this season, I immediately thought, “relax, relate, release”. SAD is a possible depression that anyone could face, but it is not impossible to overcome. This information will help identify any changes in behavior the colder seasons might bring. Having a conscious awareness of where you are in regards to your depression before the time changes is important. This is a good time to start to journal your mental health prior to the time change. We are a month away from the time change. Before the time changes, I would like to encourage those of you who suffer from depression to pay close attention to any changes you might notice concerning your mental health. Many people don’t know that they suffer from SAD because symptoms of major depression may be linked to SAD. SAD is a different type of depression because it is seasonal and more common in the colder, darker seasons. This time of year is particularly interesting because it introduces a type of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It’s almost time to turn the clocks back one hour.
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