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What I Do When I am Depressed

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I hate that I get depressed. I hate feeling so worthless, unloved, and incapable of doing anything. I see a therapist now and while I can’t stop myself from getting depressed, I have tools now that help manage things.

First, I remind myself that it isn’t real. Depression lies. I am not the things that the voice inside my head tells me. That doesn’t always work, so then I focus on basic self-care skills. When I say basic, I mean basic. Like I make sure I am eating something healthy, even if it is just a sandwich and a piece of fruit. I force myself to get in the shower and wash my hair. I brush my teeth. I put on clean clothes. Even if that is all I have the energy to do. And if I don’t have the energy to do that stuff, then I nap. I will take small naps to be sure that I can try to sleep at night. If I am having trouble sleeping, I take some melatonin at night. That usually helps me stay on a day/night wake cycle and prevents insomnia. Proving that I can take care of myself does make me feel a little better.

Once I have established that I can take care of myself, I’ll try to do something that has made me happy in the past. This might be as simple as looking through pictures on my computer or watching a funny movie. It does not have to take a lot of energy to do, which at that stage is usually a good thing.

If I can manage it, the next thing I try is some exercise. If it is nice out, maybe I will go for a walk. If it is not, I might try some yoga. Sometimes all I can deal with is a change of scenery and some good music in my headphones. But getting out of my apartment can sometimes get me out of my own head a little, and that can help. Again, it isn’t a cure, but it can lift my spirits.

Then I will usually reach out to a trusted friend. Not everyone is great with dealing with me when I am like this, so I try not to take advantage of the few that know to say, “Hey, I’ll come over with some ice cream and we’ll watch Red Dwarf,” without expecting too much from me in return. Reaching out can be the hardest part. If I don’t have the courage to reach out to a friend or family member, I will contact my therapist. I know she’ll listen even if it is just because I pay her. And she can help me work through what I am feeling.

When I don’t feel like I can do any of these things, I will stay in my bed and listen to music. I repeat to myself that eventually, I will start to feel better. And when I am ready, I start with my checklist again.

So that’s what I do when I am depressed. It doesn’t always work, but I like having a list of things to try. What about you? What do you do?

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Five Facts You Need to Know about Human Growth Hormone

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Human growth hormones can rewind your body’s internal clock and help you cut down body’s internal fat, build up muscles rapidly, and increase your libido; doing all this by taking energy levels to sky-high. Here are some of the common facts that can help you understand all that you need to know about the human growth hormone.

1. What is human growth hormone?

Your body produces the human growth hormone naturally in the pituitary glands. The hormone, as is evident from its name itself, helps in increasing the density of your bones and mass of body muscles, while helping in cell regeneration and growth. HGH also is helpful for maintenance of all the tissues inside the body, including all the vital organs and the brain.

2. How much HGH can be produced naturally?

In a healthy adult man, every milliliter of circulating blood has less than five nanograms of human growth hormones in it. On the other hand, in the case of a health adult woman, it is twice the quantity for the purpose of child bearing functionality within her body.

3. How can you find out whether you have a deficiency of human growth hormone?

You can ask your physician to conduct a Growth Hormone Test to find out whether your body has a deficiency of the hormone or not. Before conducting the test, you need to fast just the way you do for your annual check-up. In case your body does not produce enough of the hormone, HGH can also be obtained in prescription drugs.

4. Can high doses of growth hormones be dangerous for your body? Do they enlarge your bones and other vital organs?

Many medical professionals have come out with a revelation that the dangers that are associated with growth hormones are often blown out of proportion. There are minimal complications that can be associated with the use of growth hormones. Some people may experience retention of fluids and a rise in their blood sugar level but such cases are extremely rare unless you intake a lot.

5. Association of growth hormones with aging

It is an established fact that growth hormones are highly beneficial for all those kids who have a deficiency. HGH also benefit adults with undetectable or abnormally low natural growth hormone levels. However, the impact of growth hormone on the normal aging adults is a continuous subject of scrutiny by the scientists. It is mostly due to the fact that it has been observed that animals who have a deficiency in growth hormones usually have a long life span while compared to other normal animals. On the other hand, all such animals who have undergone genetic modification for producing extra quantities of growth hormones have shorter life spans.