In my quest to stave off seasonal depression before it starts, I’m treating a chronic IT Band pain with a relaxing massage. Treating physical pain and illness helps reduce emotional vulnerability, and makes it easier to manage depression.
Last years season depression took me by surprise. This year I’m going to be prepared. I’m starting now to shore myself up to stave off seasonal depression, and I challenge you to join me.
Now that your depression symptoms are under control you want to do everything you can to prevent a relapse. Here are some strategies to keep depression symptoms from returning.