Important to Remember

Especially this time of year it is important to remember that almost all setbacks are temporary. Let "This too shall pass" be your mantra.

Depression is a serious issue and if you or someone you know is struggling make sure they know there is help.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- How to practice good digital hygiene. Something we all know we should do but very few actually take the necessary steps (but you'll wish you did if disaster strikes).

- A survey of close to 1,300 people of what AI they are currently using. 

- Peter Attia on the emerging role of creatine supplementation in the treatment of depression. I don't suffer from depression but I do take 10/g of creatine a day.

- Behind the Climate Change Curtain - the data doesn't match the narrative.

Important to Remember

Especially at this time of year when the combination of a lack of sunlight and the pressures of the holidays can lead to crippling depression for many. Go out of your way to be kind.

Important to Remember

Especially at this time of year when the combination of a lack of sunlight and the pressures of the holidays can lead to crippling depression for many. Go out of your way to be kind.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- When higher GDP's aren't always good news.

- Lions vs Chiefs: It just means more.

- Review of over 1,000 studies shows that exercise may be more effective than either therapy or medication in battling depression. All the more reason for companies to make gym memberships part of their healthcare packages.

- Breaking the YouTube algorithm. (HT Borepatch)

Important to Remember

 Especially this time of year it is important to remember that almost all setbacks are temporary. Let "This too shall pass" be your mantra.

Depression is a serious issue and if you or someone you know is struggling make sure they know there is help.

Suicide hotline (800) 273-8255. Please ask for help.

Important To Remember

Especially this time of year it is important to remember that almost all setbacks are temporary. Let "This to shall pass" be your mantra.

Depression is a serious issue and if you or someone you know is struggling make sure they know there is help.

Suicide hotline (800) 273-8255. Please ask for help.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Meanwhile in Iran - pulling out of the Iran Nuclear Deal may topple the government. Down with America but can we please trade our currency for US dollars?!?!

- FDA approves magic mushrooms for treating depression

- Cool Belichick story on how competitive Tom Brady is

- Heh Heh

- An effort afoot to make Quebec the 51st State. I hope Parti 51 starts to get more coverage. Love the idea of PM Trudeau scuttling NAFTA mostly to preserve protections for Quebec dairy farmers meanwhile Quebecois organizing to become part of the US so they wouldn't be subject to American tariffs.

- What was lost in Brazil's devastating museum fire

- It is a valid point

Depression

Tremendous post on the darkness of depression faced by so many. They say that high blood pressure is the "silent killer" because many are unaware they have untreated hypertension. But these people are unaware. Just as many or more know fully well they are experiencing the pain of what Winston Churchill called his "black dog" moods of depression. But these folks for the most part suffer in silence. It is the friends and family that are unaware.

Unaware until tragically sometimes the sufferer takes their own life because the darkness becomes unbearable. Survivors are too often left to lament, "If only I knew".

Share the above link with friends. Also share this Ted Talk by Tim Ferris on his battle with depression.

At worst you're a temporary pest to friends sharing too much. At best these messages may help someone you are unaware of in pain. What's to lose?

Thanks

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Watching this still gives me chills

- Awe inspiring

- Is depression a manifestation of a physical ailment that could be treated with anti-inflammatory  options

- Cool - how Phil Collins accidentally created the sound that defined 80's music

- Heh heh (assuming he cares enough to even watch football)

- Interesting poker tips

Robin Williams

Saddened by the death of comic genius Robin Williams.

Marc Maron reposted his poignant interview with Williams from 2010. I will probably listen to that hour a couple of times today.

Also when it comes to depression - please keep this in mind.