Let's talk about depression. Feeling depressed, blue, down, low, or lethargic, like you don't really want to face the day is so normal. I'm Avital, aka The Parenting Junkie, and I know what it's to start feeling depressed when you're a parent. Here are 15 things that have helped me and my clients with depression when you're a mom or dad, perhaps these will help you? Even if you never get bluesy, these are tips I use on a regular basis to elevate my mood.
0:00 15 Things To Do When You're Feeling Depressed as a Parent
00:29 #1 - Normalize
02:42 #2 - Express (Don't Suppress)
04:09 #3 - Seek Professional Help *CBT book list below
05:40 #4 - Do "The Work" **Byron Katie book below
06:26 #5 - Get Outside
07:04 #6 - Get a Listening Partnership (PresentPlay)
08:19 #7 - Get Enough Sleep
09:07 #8 - Move Your Body
10:02 #9 - Find Something That Makes You Laugh (here's what I do)
10:40 #10 - Pamper Yourself
11:18 #11 - Eat Well (I practice intermittent fasting)
12:51 #12 - Check If You Need Supplements or a Dietary Change
13:07 #13 - Cleanse Your Mental Diet ***Mindset book list below
14:35 #14 - Take a Break From Social Media
15:04 #15 - Help Others
18:30 BLOOPERS! 👶 😂
Remember, I'm not a psychologist or clinician so I encourage you to take these tips with a pinch of salt. All the tips in this video are just things that have helped me or my clients and may or may not help you, so please just take what works for you. If you feel you have clinical depression (or even if you're feeling a touch of blues), I absolutely recommend seeking help and getting professional help.
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📚 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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*CBT Books [04:14]
"Cognitive Therapy and Emotional Disorders", Aaron Beck (amzn.to/3c8QOWJ)
"Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy", David Burns (amzn.to/3sOsHT8)
"Cognitive Behavior Therapy Made Simple", Seth Gillihan (amzn.to/2LUF2ot) - I haven't read this one, but it looks promising!
**"The Work" [05:40]
"Loving What Is", Byron Katie (amzn.to/3ol00K6)
**Mindset Books [14:00]
"Don't Just Sit There", Biet Simkin (amzn.to/3pi2IkZ)
"Everything Is Figuroutable", Marie Forleo (amzn.to/3iIcOct)
"The Universe Has Your Back", Gabby Bernstein (amzn.to/2Yj9lY9)
"Ask & It Is Given", Abraham Hicks (amzn.to/39dUWCW)
"Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life", Wayne Dyer (amzn.to/3caNNVO)
"The Power of Now", Ekhert Tolle (amzn.to/3iIsCfh)
"The Gifts of Imperfection", Brene Brown (amzn.to/3qU97mz)
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