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Right click here to download the mp3. Art by Jarosław Kubick In the final segment of our discussion, we talk about ways we hid our depression or magnified our depression (what made things worse) and ways we helped our depression (what made things better).The panelists will be watching the comments to respond to questions. Here is a summary of the resources and other things that helped us.Process:Name the problemIdentify root causes (often things from the past) and work through themFigure out what triggers depressive episodes Remove triggers (get out of situations that make things worse) Build relationship spaces where you can find happiness and peace and emotional strength ("family" by choice)Choose your spirituality and interaction with the churchGet out of overly-stressful or abusive situations and take care of yourselfBecome an advocate, speak upTechniques:Journal writing and bloggingWriting in supportive communities (online forums)Creating: Art, music (eg. playing piano), dance (eg. choreography), crochet, etc. Therapy, working through the pastMovement BreathingFocusing on sensory input from the five senses to come to the present momentYogaEnergy healing: BodyTalkGetting out to the things that are "elementally you" (eg. hike the petroglyphs)Spend time outdoors, get outside when the spiral down starts Using prayer as contemplative reflectionIdentifying the good and the beautifulMassage and chiropractic Hot showersLight therapy and vitamin DReading books on topics that pertain to your hurtFood RelatedGAPS dietCandida CleanseEating potatoes before bed (with no protein) to help to raise serotonin levelsBooks, Audio, and Online Resources"The Soul in Depression" from On Being with Krista Tippett (audio)Prozac Nation by Elizabeth WurtzelAn Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield JamisonThe Dance of Anger by Harriet LernerThe Dance of Intimacy by Harriet LernerMood Cure by Julia RossThe Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse by David Johnson and Jeff VanVonderen Come to Your Senses by Stanley Block and Carolyn Block Move Your Body Tone Your Mood by Kate F. HaysEating in the Light of the Moon by Anita JohnstonNoonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression by Andrew SolomonWomen who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Solace for Mothers online forum