OH ORLY: Week of December 15

Oh Orly,

Lately, I have been feeling very down. I am not interested in myhobbies or going out. Do you think I may be depressed? Please helpme, Orly.

Christine J.

Borough Park

Dear Christine,

I am not a therapist or a psychiatrist to evaluate if you aredepressed or have any depression symptoms. For that I would suggesta professional doctor.

Feeling down and losing interest stems from your thought processand what I can suggest is that you write down what it is you liketo do and start doing exactly that, even if it’s something supersmall like having a chocolate bar.

Another thing you can do is take walks in the park or anywhereduring daylight so that you can soak the energy of the sun. Whileyou are walking, look in to the distance as far as your eyes cansee, and you will see change.

I would also suggest watching funny movies or sitcoms to take yourmind off the things that are dragging you down. Remember laughteris a healer. Smile, Christine and the world will smile withyou.

All for the best,

Smiles ?

Orly