Everything is awful and I’m not okay. Here are questions to ask before giving up. Are you hydrated?  If not, have a glass of water. Have you eaten in the past three hours?  If not, get some food — something with protein, not just simple carbs.  Perhaps some nuts or hummus? Have you showered in…

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What can you do when your loved one is depressed and refuses help? Refusing help is one of the toughest hurdles caregivers and loved ones face. After all, you want to help the person who is depressed. But your loved one is stubborn. Defiant. How can you help someone in depression denial? The key is…

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