Fellow traveler,
Here is last week’s edition of The Joy List. Hope you find it worthwhile.
With joy,
Bolu.
> The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
"But depression is not always marked by extreme displays of emotion. Some people with severe depression may become emotionally unresponsive—appearing “numb” or “beyond tears.” They may not feel anything at all. And this lack of emotion can be just as painful as prolonged sadness, anxiety or anger. Just because someone isn’t crying all the time doesn’t mean they aren’t suffering."
"Depression — and other moods — are contagious in an interesting way. Research has shown that depression isn’t the only thing that can “spread.” Smoking behavior — either quitting smoking or starting — has been shownTrusted Source to spread through both close and distant social ties. If your friend quits smoking, you’re actually more likely to quit, too.."
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