The relationship between stress and depression is well established so it stands to reason that reducing stress can only be helpful. Anyone who is prone to despondency needs to consider stress-reduction as a priority, although it can sometimes be difficult to assess where this should begin and what the parameters should be. For example, a quick and easy way to reduce stress may be to opt out of activities in order to slow the pace of things. Yet, opting out too much can become something of a...
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