Let’s Talk Depression and how the effects of Fall Season can have on you and How to shake off those chains
Maloirie’s Place Weekly Blog 9/6/24
Let’s Talk Depression and how the effects of Fall Season can have on you and How to shake off those chains
Is there such a thing that the change of season and going into Fall can change your moods and bring on Depression? I googled this and this is what i found:
Seasonal changes can affect mental health in a number of ways, including: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) A type of depression that can occur during certain seasons, usually fall or winter. Symptoms include feelings of depression, tiredness, or low energy.
SAD is thought to be caused by a chemical change in the brain due to shorter days and less daylight. Light therapy and antidepressants can help treat SAD. Family dynamics
The holiday season can trigger grief, guilt, and other painful emotions for people who have lost family, or who have disagreements with family members. New routines Changes in daily habits and routines can be accompanied by big emotions. It's important to communicate your abilities and challenges, and to be confident in your answers.
Connecting with the earth Eating seasonally and getting outside can help you connect more deeply with the earth. Embracing the season Embracing the season with intention and care can help you enjoy its benefits while maintaining your mental and emotional well-being. Falls can impact mental health in a number of ways, including:
Fear of falling A psychological reaction to a fall that can lead to anxiety, loss of confidence, and isolation. This can cause people to be less active, which can increase the risk of further falls. Fear of falling can also lead to depression and agoraphobia. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) In rare cases, a fall can be traumatic enough to cause PTSD. Symptoms include flashbacks and nightmares that cause people to relive the fear, helplessness, and panic they felt during the fall.
Depressive symptoms Falls have been linked to higher levels of depressive symptoms in older adults. Social isolation Falls can lead to a reduction in social participation and social functioning. People who fall may be less likely to participate in social activities. Many people are struggling with their mental health.
Those living a life of recovery and sobriety are especially at risk for mental health issues during this period. (Fall and How It Affects Our Mental Health) In this article they give tips on how to help with SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder
These are the most common symptoms of SAD: Increased sleep and daytime drowsiness Loss of interest and pleasure in activities formerly enjoyed Social withdrawal and increased sensitivity to rejection Grouchiness and anxiety Feelings of guilt and hopelessness Excessive tiredness (fatigue) Decreased sex drive Decreased ability to focus Trouble thinking clearly Increased appetite, especially for sweets and carbohydrates Weight gain Physical problems, such as headaches
Here are some helpful tips to get you through this season of time. To uplift your mood and health, Stay on a good sleep schedule, Exercise, have a support system, light therapy, & good diet. Get a group of friends together, go out to lunch, or dinners, movies, and have some great laughs.
I know I used to not like Fall. I still don't like Winter because I don't like the cold. I’m from upstate NY and winters were brutal there snow from October to mothers day. Winters were rough being gray all the time. Even when I would have bouts of Depression I still loved having light coming into my house and not having blinds or closing my curtains. Pull open the curtains, and let the sun light in you will see a big difference in your mood.
Go out play in the leaves, smell them kick them throw them up in the air as if you were a child again
Fall into Hope: Shedding the weight of Depression at Malorie’s Place If you are struggling with this please reach out to Malorie’s Place.
We would love for you to come and relax in our Reflection Alcove, bring a book, turn oils on, have a foot soak or a foot massage. The alcove is available for 1 hour at a time. We have a Depression/Anxiety/Suicide Peer support Group where a bunch of ladies get together eat, talk, and help each other out.
“You can’t fight this battle alone” Malorie Deal 2017
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A stream of resistance and one that keeps forging its path!!
In life we are like a stream while you're in it that provides resistance when you move through it. This resistance can vary depending on factors such as the speed of movement, the surface area of the object moving through the water, and the viscosity of the water. That's why activities like swimming or moving through water require exerting more effort compared to moving through air. So as you forge through a forging river, in a metaphorical sense, It will bring resilience, persistence, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Just as a river forges its path through the land, eroding obstacles and carving its way forward. A person can "forge" through challenges, breaking barriers and progressing despite adversity. This concept emphasizes the strength and determination needed to navigate through: difficult situations whether it be in personal growth overcoming obstacles achieving goals. A forging river & life often reflects the Journey Challenges changes we encounter. The forging river and life involve navigating obstacles, adapting to currents, and seeking the best path forward amidst uncertainty. Just as a river shapes the landscape it flows through, life's experiences shape our character and trajectory. Water and resistance in life can be metaphorically compared in several ways: 1. **Flow vs. Resistance**: Water naturally flows, seeking the path of least resistance. Similarly, in life, when we embrace situations and go with the flow, we often encounter less resistance than when we resist change or challenges. 2. **Adaptability**: Water adapts to its environment, whether it's flowing around obstacles or changing its form depending on temperature. Similarly, in life, being adaptable and flexible can help us navigate through difficult situations more effectively than resisting or fighting against them. 3. **Persistence**: Despite facing resistance such as rocks or dams, water persists and finds a way forward. Similarly, in life, facing obstacles and challenges is inevitable, but persisting and finding alternative solutions can lead to success. 4. **Transformative Power**: Water has the ability to erode and shape landscapes over time. Similarly, in life, facing resistance and challenges can shape and transform us, leading to personal growth and development. 5. **Balance**: Water seeks equilibrium, always finding its own level. Similarly, in life, finding balance between pushing forward and accepting resistance can lead to a more harmonious and fulfilling existence. Overall, the comparison between water and resistance in life highlights the importance of adaptability, persistence, and finding balance in navigating through challenges and obstacles. So my question to you is, are you going to follow the path of least resistance in life? or are you going to allow the resistance of the water & the forging process to change your life The choice is up to you Love Malsmom How to contact Malorie’s Place: Web page: https://maloriesplace.org/ Malorie’s Place Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1505206463361110 Malorie’s Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1129727278479715 Email:
Streams of Life
Streams of Life There have been and will be many streams in your life. As a stream your life can take many turns. Many gullies that are deep and dangerous, such as Sickness, Divorce, Death, Trauma and Addiction Many waterfalls: A waterfall is a point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf. Wikipedia This is how life is: it can take you down to lower parts of yourself in a rushing sweep of emotions. Grief is like this Many shallow places: Shallow places in life are depression, anxiety & Stress it causes you to act in ways you don't like or ways you don't want to feel. It can be a rush: It can cause you to fall over and have a hard time to get back up. And can be a trickle at times: these are light drops of water that can refresh you or cause you to hibernate inside because you don't like to feel the water on your. Water is also a cleanser, refresher, and is for survival. It brings life and growth to you and to the earth without the water we can not exist. While traveling down the streams of life You can not see the next step or turn till you get there There is dry land around you at times There is land flourishing with vegetation around you at times It produces life and wealth It can take Life and wealth You can have many friends along for the ride when the ride is flourishing Most of the time there are a very few hand pick friends that stick with you no matter where the stream takes you. I'm so thankful for my few friends that stick with me, they know who they are, and are not afraid of me growing and going to where my stream is taking me So my life/business lesson: you can not control the stream. You need to hang on and learn how to navigate the stream and go with the flow. Love your life Conduent Les Malsmom
Life of the Water:
Life of the Water: (from Bing, the italic words are my takeaways in input) It represents life and fertility, allowing generation upon generation to survive and thrive. Water also represents circulation, which is crucial for our survival and for the recreation of water. It’s also one of the four elements of life, the signs that we connect with – Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Water is for cleansing Water, in its myriad forms, holds profound symbolism across cultures and contexts. Let’s delve into its rich meanings: Life: Water is the lifeblood of our planet. It covers over 70% of Earth’s surface and constitutes a significant portion of our bodies. Without water, neither humanity nor any other form of life would exist. It’s the difference between survival and extinction. Water also defines whether a planet can support life or not. (without water we would not be here and you would not have life or there would not be growth or refreshing) Fertility: Water enables growth and reproduction. It nourishes plants, allowing them to bear fruit. Abundant food, in turn, supports human reproduction. Throughout history, civilizations near water sources thrived, like the Egyptians along the Nile or the Romans with their aqueducts. (You will thrive near the water flow. It is refreshing and relaxing and you can connect and get grounded back to life with water!) Refreshment: Water quenches our thirst, rejuvenates us, and cleanses our bodies. It’s a symbol of renewal and replenishment. (it is time to renew and refresh your life & prepare for the Refreshment that is coming and your thirst will be quenched.) Motion: Rivers flow, waves crash, rain falls—water is in perpetual motion. It represents change, adaptability, and the ebb and flow of life. (This is true in life it flows, crashes, rain falling on your life is in perpetual motion alway changing and adapting to your emotions to survive.) Circulation: Our bodies rely on water for circulation—the movement of blood, nutrients, and oxygen. Symbolically, it signifies the interconnectedness of all things. ( Our life relies on movement. We need the circulation in our bodies to survive and to flourish) Purity: Water’s clarity and transparency make it a symbol of purity. Rituals involving water often aim to cleanse and purify. (our life needs to be pure and fresh to excel in life) Mystery: Oceans hold uncharted depths, and water conceals secrets. It’s both familiar and enigmatic.(your life needs to have element of mystery to hold that excitement to bring and happiness) Power: Water’s force shapes landscapes, carves canyons, and generates energy. It’s a potent force of creation and destruction. ( your life should always have the power to create, generate, and shape it so it can withstand and to shine as you are the masterpiece and star of your life.) love Malsmom How to contact Malorie’s Place: Web page: https://maloriesplace.org/ Malorie’s Place Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1505206463361110 Malorie’s Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1129727278479715 Email:
Essential oils and Grieving & Depression
I have found and use these amazing oils to help with Grief, depression and anxiety. I'm going to show you 3 oils today and explain to you how they can help you; Please remember that you’re capable, brave and loved – even when it feels like you’re not. On those really difficult days when it seems impossible to go on and you feel like giving up, just remind yourself that you’ve been there before and you’ve survived every time, so you can survive this time, too. Clary Sage salvia sclarea 10ml Clary Sage has been used since the Middle Ages for a variety of health concerns ranging from digestive disorders to nervous conditions. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is useful for respiratory infections .* Clary Sage has a fairly unremarkable biochemical composition, the principal constituents of which are found in a large number of Essential Oils. It is the compounds found in low quantities or the trace elements that give it its most original properties. One of the essential qualities of Clary Sage is that it is rebalancing and antispasmodic. It fights depression manifestations and overexcitability in young girls or sensitive women. * Unlike common Sage, Clary Sage does not contain any toxic biochemical compounds. It is devoid of ketones and rich in esters, which common Sage lacks. Clary Sage is fundamentally a terrain oil, and thanks to it, aromatherapists possess a remarkable means of regulating deep-seated gynecological problems and the psychological consequences ensuing as a result. * uses aromatic • Diffusion: Diffuse 10 to 15 drops in a cool mist essential oil diffuser to create an uplifting and light-hearted atmosphere. * • Inhalation: Add 1 to 2 drops to a tissue or cotton ball and inhale. * bath • Bath: Add 10 to 20 drops to ½ cup Pink Himalayan or Dead Sea salt and mix into warm bath water to assist with irregular or painful periods, colic, cramps, dyspepsia, and the pain of childbirth. Used in the bath, it can also help those suffering from nervous tension, stress, migraine, frigidity, impotence, and tiredness. * topical • Hair/Scalp: Dilute 1 to 2 drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil and massage into the scalp to stimulate hair growth and tonify the scalp. * • Lotion/Massage: Dilute 5 to 10 drops in carrier oil and use to massage the abdomen and lower back to assist with irregular menstrual cycles or other problems of the reproductive system such as frigidity, impotence, the pain of childbirth, abdominal cramps and dyspepsia. CHERISHED PLACE EO | GROUNDING BLEND {10ML} Cherished Place is a sweet smelling blend designed to use as a room spray or fragrance that lightens the atmosphere and creates an uplifting mood.* Cherished Place is appreciated by all and can replace the toxic artificial room sprays we see advertised so heavily. Cherished Place cleanses the air of toxins and germs while leaving behind life enhancing molecules that nurture and support a healthy environment.* Lemongrass cymbopogon flexuosus 10ml Believed to be a sedative to the central nervous system, Lemongrass is extremely beneficial for stress related conditions and for times of nervous exhaustion as it is energizing yet soothing. It is also great support for dispelling anger and frustration .* Lemongrass may assist with headaches and is an excellent support for aching tendons, cartilage, and connective tissue. * Lemongrass is great for wrinkles and aging skin when diluted with a carrier oil. It also reduces excessive perspiration and acts as a deodorant and a purifier for oily skin. * Its tonifying astringent properties make it excellent for cleansing oily skin and blackheads, and for tightening pores. It is very effective in shampoo formulations for oily hair and scalp, or for oily scalp with dry hair .* uses aromatic • Diffusion: Diffuse 10 to 15 drops in a cool mist essential oil diffuser in 15 minute intervals as needed throughout the day. Lemongrass may be particularly effective for lack of concentration. Since it stimulates the left brain and aids our logical thinking processes, it is suitable for diffusers at home or in the office, especially in conference rooms or wherever clear, fresh thinking and good concentration are required. * • Inhalation: Put 1 to 2 drops on a tissue, cotton ball, or your hands and inhale deeply as needed. * • Misting: Mix 20 drops with 4 ounces of distilled water in an amber glass or PET plastic bottle, shake well, and mist into the environment as desired. * bath • Bath: Mix 8 to 10 drops in ½ cup of Pink Himalayan or Dead Sea bath salt and mix into warm bath water to assist and help support your body in easing muscular aches. * environmental • Cleaning: Add to household cleaners to boost cleaning power and impart a fresh scent.* topical • Compress: Mix 2 to 4 drops in 1 pint of hot or cold water, soak a towel in the water, and apply on the desired location. Cover the area with a dry towel and heating pad or ice pack. * • Massage: Add a few drops to lotion or carrier oil and use as a rejuvenating massage sports injuries, bruises, and pulled ligaments.* These oils can help you with: Stress nervous exhaustion great support for dispelling anger and frustration mental fatigue mental deficiency. helpful for children suffering psychic problems due to parental lack of understanding or conflict. fights depression manifestations and overexcitability in young girls or sensitive women. maintaining a gentle calm, I pray you have a great day and I urge you to check these oils out so they may help you with your depression, anxiety, to purchase: https://goDesana.com/226532