Black Dog

I learned that it doesn't matter who you are. Mood swings affect millions and millions of people. It is, an equal opportunity mongrel. I also learned there's no silver bullet or magic pill. Medication may help some, but others may need a different approach altogether. I also learnt, that being emotionally genuine and authentic to those who are close to you, can mean absolute game changer.
Most importantly, I learnt not to be afraid of the "black dog" and I taught him a few new tricks of my own. The more tired and stressed you are, the louder 'he' barks.

So it's important to learn how to quiet your mind.

It's been clinically proven, that regular exercise can be use an effective treatment for treating mild to moderate depression as anti-depressants, so go for a walk or a run and leave them right behind.

Keep a mood journal. Getting your thoughts on paper can be cathartic, and often insightful.

Also keep track of the things you had to be grateful for.

The most important thing to remember is that: no matter how. bad. it gets, if you take the right steps, talk to the right people, black dog days Can and Will pass.

I wouldn't say I'm ungrateful for the mood swing. He's been an incredible teacher. He forced me to reevaluate, and simplify my life.
I learnt that rather then running away from my problems, it's better to embrace them.

The mood swings may Always be part of my life. But he'd never be the beast that he was. We have an understanding. I've learnt through knowledge, patience, discipline and humor, the worst disorder can be made to heal.

If you're in difficulty, never be afraid to ask for help.
There is absolutely no shame doing so. The only shame is missing out on life.


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