Friends Lost and Found

One out of ten Americans experience clinical depression. Clinical depression is more than just feeling “blah” or feeling sad. It affects a person’s mind and body. It impacts everyday activities–sleeping, working, eating and relationships. This depression can last for weeks, months, or even years if left untreated.

For some people, the winter months tend to bring on depression. Our days are more dark than light outside. With the holidays, financial constraints might cause depression. People who are alone might be more susceptible as well.

So how about being a blessing to someone? If you’re feeling down, when you do something for someone else, it usually causes you to perk up. If you’re loving life, than share that excitement with someone who needs encouragement.

Here are some ideas to get you started…
• shovel someone’s sidewalk
• bake cookies for a neighbor
• pay for someone’s groceries who doesn’t have enough money
• purchase winter coats for a family and leave them on their doorstep
• offer a ride to someone who doesn’t have transportation
• send flowers to someone who lives alone
• donate food to a food pantry
• help out in a soup kitchen
• randomly hand out $20 bills
• hold the door open for someone
• give a compliment

Be aware of the needs around you. You’ll never know how huge of a impact a small gesture can be.

Listen to your heart…

Tags: emotions, love, relationships

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