OCT 9, 25.. DEPRESSION..
DEPRESSION..
National Depression Screening Day is held annually on October 9.
No! This is NOT a light-weight, fluffy, feel-good topic!
But the problem is that..
I “Your Captain” relate to depression BECAUSE I ” Your Captain”..
Have had to experience, and deal with, depression for basically a life time.
Why?
Because of some challenging ” family genetic issues”.
We will start with my mother’s twin sister (keep in mind that twins have a lot of genetics in common with one another) my Auntie Bea.
My Auntie Bea was hospitalized and actually formally institutionalized for several decades in the Ontario, Canada, Mental Health System. She had a frontal lobotomy, and numerous other procedures such as many electro shock treatments back in the 1930’s and 1940’s.
Each of my Auntie Bea’s three children (my first cousins) successfully committed suicide!
Now turning to my mother (especially looking back in hindsight) who experienced depression but far less severe than her twin sister.
I am not alone!
Roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression or anxiety.
Yes Oh Yes. I have indeed consulted with, and received advice from, various high level medical professionals as recently as this past year.
Sad to say, as with seemingly all health issues, we as a society, we as a civilization, beginning with depression, do not have all the answers to each and every medical challenge.
You all know the drill. IF you would like to further explore Depression Screening Day please click onto the below NATIONAL TODAY Holiday link.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-depression-screening-day/
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Cap and Patti
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I hope this day allows reflection of many good mental health days. After 27 years practicing law I became interested in equine therapy, with the opportunity to assist therapists with animal handling. The therapists appreciated my background knowing of the need for confidentiality, so I have been helping at the barn throughout the past 4+ years I have been in the Black Hills.
Working with the horses, full size, minis and the mini donkeys, allows the client to establish a relationship with their equid while the therapist leads them through ground exercises (no riding, as that is human dominant) to communicate and get feedback from their horse or donk. The animals provide an honest, safe space for healing. As a person starts to regulate emotionally, their communication and ability to lead further establishes their union with their horse. With continued interaction, the horse will regulate our heart rate to match their own leading to clearer thinking and lower anxiety. They, along with their human therapist, create an excellent mental health team for children and adults who need them. I love seeing how it benefits all.
Stay well. Weather is changing. House arrives Monday! Kit
Thank You Kit for your comment. Also thank You Kit for, over the years, sharing with us here on dotnet your amazing work with Equine Therapy! What a gift Kit. Cap and Patti
I have struggled with depression over the years. Sometimes very dark indeed. Fortunately it hasn’t been bad for very long time. I’m not sure how I’ve become that fortunate but I’m grateful for it.
Like I wrote in the Post Kathleen ..Sad to say, as with seemingly all health issues, we as a society, we as a civilization, beginning with depression, do not have all the answers to each and every medical challenge. So give thanks Kathleen for your current satisfactory mental condition! Cap and Patti