This is Your Brain on Depression: Creating Your Path To Getting Better

by Faith G. Harper

Remember all the stuff about depression being a biochemical learned helplessness response? This means that depression by its very definition is a piece of shit who is going to try to gaslight you into thinking that (1) everything is hopeless and (2) treatment is a waste of time because nothing will work.

Pay attention to the number of spoons you have. Look at what costs you spoons and what helps you build more spoons. This will help you make your best self-care decisions.

Other Supportive Supplements: Tryptophan (helps depression and sleeplessness), B12 (helps increase energy), GABA (helps manage anxiety), and trace minerals (helps manage irritability).