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Coping with Depression - HelpGuide.org You have more power over depression than you may think. These tips can help you feel happier, healthier, and more hopeful.

Shame is such a painful and difficult emotion.....

It can often show itself as guilt, anger, or sadness.

Shame is so painful as it’s often tied to our sense of identity. When we shame ourselves, we’re making the judgement that we’re not good enough, or are not living up to expectations and this hurts.....

A ‘shame spiral’ can take hold so let’s see how we can help with these tips.....

How to stop shame spirals in their tracks When emotions run high, and it feels like you’re stuck on a slippery downward slope, follow these tips to find balance again

Do you know the difference between feeling sad or fed up, and a mental health problem?

A mental health problem is when the way you’re thinking, feeling or acting becomes difficult for you to cope with.

Most of us will feel sad, worried, angry or fed up at times. But it might be a mental health problem if these feelings:
🔹 affect you most days
🔹 stop you from doing the things you enjoy
🔹 make you feel like you can't cope anymore

You may experience mental health problems for many reasons, including:
🔹 problems at home, school, work or in relationships
🔹 being discriminated against because of your race, sexuality or beliefs
🔹 being bullied or abused
🔹 suffering trauma
🔹 feeling low in confidence.

Mental health problems can happen to anyone and can be treated and supported in a number of ways, including talking therapies, creative therapies, peer support and medication.

There are lots of misconceptions about mental health problems. Help us challenge them by sharing this post with friends.