According to the dictionary, Depression is defined as a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. There are more than one reasons to experience this. One of those reasons can be a result of sexual, physical, mental or verbal abuse. For me it was being in a relationship with a Narcissist and Sociopath and the verbal and mental abuse that comes with it. The following are some of the symptoms (taken from Healthline.com) that you may experience during times of depression: sadness tiredness trouble focusing or concentrating unhappiness anger irritability frustration loss of interest in pleasurable or fun activities sleep issues (too much or too little)…

Words are so important as they have the power to build someone up and make them feel loved or to tear someone down and make them feel unwanted. Are you mindful of the way that you talk to others? Has someone said that what or how you say things are coming across to them as impatient, hurtful or harsh? When stressed or upset, we tend to talk in a more harsh tone even though we’re not meaning to do so. I’m at fault for doing this when I’m stressed more than usual or feeling very overwhelmed and someone asks me for one more thing. None of us are perfect and…