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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Coping With Depression

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How do you cope with depression?

By Teri Robert Health Expert

Even with effective treatment, there are times when depression seems to "flare up," when we have days when we really need good coping strategies and ways to get through the day.

 

Confesson time: If I'm not careful on those days, I can easily indulge in ways to cope that aren't good. It's easy to hit the chocolate, and with so many online merchants making shopping easy, it's also easy for me to spend too much money shopping online. Heaven forbid that I go to the eBay site!

 

In an attempt to han...

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