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Hello Everyone! The time has come. This week we will discuss the importance of self love and how it affects our mental and emotional well-being. According to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 10 adults lives with depression. There are different forms of depression. There are a million ways triggers can break you, yet still, you must out yourself back together. 

Major Depression
You may hear your doctor call this "major depressive disorder." You might have this type if you feel depressed most of the time for most days of the week.

Persistent Depressive Disorder
If you have depression that lasts for 2 years or longer, it's called persistent depressive disorder. This term is used to describe two conditions previously known as dysthymia (low-grade persistent depression) and chronic major depression.
Someone with bipolar disorder, which is also sometimes called "manic depression," has mood episodes that range from extremes of high energy with an "up" mood to low "depressive" periods.

When you're in the low phase, you'll have the symptoms of major depression.

Medication can help bring your mood swings under control. Whether you're in a high or a low period, your doctor may suggest a mood stabilizer, such as lithium.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder is a period of major depression that most often happens during the winter months, when the days grow short and you get less and less sunlight. It typically goes away in the spring and summer.

According to Wed MD, if you have SAD, antidepressants can help. So can light therapy. You'll need to sit in front of a special bright light box for about 15-30 minutes each day. This

 is a period of major depression that most often happens during the winter months, when the days grow short and you get less and less sunlight. It typically goes away in the spring and summer.
If you have SAD, antidepressants can help. So can light therapy. You'll need to sit in front of a special bright light box for about 15-30 minutes each day.

These are the most common forms of depression, but what triggers the imbalance? Though depression is a serious health condition that can't be washed away or ignored, it can be successfully treated. Once symptoms are under control, learning to recognize triggers may help you avoid another depressive episode. Personally identifying triggers help me maintain a life balance. The most common triggers are:

-feeling overwhelmed or stressed

-a second health condition

-losing your job or work related stress

-money woes

-unhealthy relationships (we will dig deeper into this one)

-sexual problems

-being overweight

-difficult life transitions

-alcohol abuse

-poor dieting

-poor sleeping habits

Don't worry, you're not missing out on anything. The next part of the Love After the Storm Series will discuss healthy coping methods. Chat soon!

JASI💗

YOU Are the Author of Your Life Story




Sometimes, it is hard to find the motivation to write. Yes, I love to write but it requires me to be in a certain mental place. Many things have been happening my life and I have never been more humbled. My goal has always been to do what I love while making an impact AND a profit. I am a single mother of three, I am always mindful, more so now than ever, that the decisions I make determines how how my children will thrive in the the future. I once read "When God places a calling on your life, he has already factored in stupidity". A humorous statement indeed, but no one is perfect. Imperfection is expected, but how do you react when your backs are against the wall? Since establishing my blog platform, I've always been raw with my readers and I'm still standing. People can spot a fake a mile away. The way my glow up is setup, I can't afford to react and respond the way I used too. Shoutout to God, he's playing favorites and it feels amazing. Dear Jesus, you have my full submission and permission to blow me away with miracles. Repeat after me: You are about to walk into the greatest season of your life. Pay attention to your patterns. The ways you learned to survive may not be the ways you want to continue to heal. I have much to share soon, but I wanted to check into let you know I appreciate every reader (the stats DON'T LIE). Follow me on Instagram @phenomenally_jay as I prepare to drop new jewels soon. After the many obstacles I've faced this year from divorcing to adapting to life alone, I am proud of how I handled this year. I fought so many battles. I had to humble myself, wipe my own tears and pat myself on the back. Want to make God laugh? Tell him your plans. Oh what a marvelous testimony indeed. To my family and small circle of close friends, I love you more than words can express. More to come, chat soon. Positive vibes.




Love and Light,

Jasi