Hey there, welcome to my stream! I've been dealing with a lot of hurt lately and it left me feeling really lost in life... Then I remembered all the way back to when I first started playing this game. How simple and fun things were, how I missed my bro in the top lane. It was all so clear. Garen is the answer. I've decided to make a dedicated Garen stream to combat depression by spinning to win one game at a time. Come join me on an adventure to see how far we can climb. A journey full of emotions, drugs, plays, and all the feeding you could ever want all jam packed into one exciting stream. Gotta stay high to keep you off my mind.

I have been playing League of Legends on and off since the game officially came out ages ago. I main ADC or TOP. I am currently a university student from Canada studying Accounting and Human Resources in my last year. To be honest, it has been a long time since I was truly happy and sometimes I almost forget what that feeling is like. I made this stream to raise awareness around the issue of depression and offer other people like me a place of support and information. I most definitely do not deal with my depression in a healthy way and choose to numb the pain. There are a lot more productive coping methods that I encourage all of you to follow instead, so please read down below for more information while you enjoy some quality bangers. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me in chat!

There is no set time for me to stream, just whenever I am free between work and school. Minimal talking, chill music and all the feeding you could ever want!

Depression can be difficult to recognize, and it can manifest differently for different people making it hard to identify. Depression is complex, and it takes multiple approaches from multiple fronts in order to conquer it. Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. One in three people will experience a major depressive episode at some stage in their lives. While most cases of depression are mild, about one person in ten will have a moderate or severe episode.

Mental health problems are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Biological factors may include genetics, infections, brain defects or injury, prenatal damage, long-term substance abuse or addictions, poor nutrition, and exposure to toxins. Psychological factors may include emotional factors, physical or sexual abuse, neglect, an important loss, and poor ability to relate to others. Environmental factors or stressors that may contribute to mental health problems include death or divorce, a dysfunctional family, poverty, unemployment, changing jobs or schools, social and cultural expectations, and substance abuse.

I don't usually use the mic on stream but feel free to drop by the Discord if you ever want to chat. Sometimes I love to blast music through my speakers and not use my headset so just let me know and I'll get on. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

* Feeling miserable. This misery is present for much of the day but may vary in its intensity. The misery lasts for weeks. * Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. * Slowed or inefficient thinking with poor concentration, leading to difficulties sorting out problems or making plans or decisions. * Recurring unpleasant thoughts, particularly about being guilty, being a bad and unworthy person, * Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of harming yourself in some way.

* Loss of appetite with excessive loss of weight. * Loss of interest in sex. * Loss of energy, even when not physically active. This depressive fatigue is characterized by the fact that neither rest nor sleep alleviate it * Sleep is typically restless and unsatisfying with early morning wakening. Some people, however, may actually sleep a lot more than usual. * Psychomotor impairment may make one feel as if everything is slowed down – slowed speech, thinking, and body movements

People use the word depression in different ways. We all feel down or sad from time to time. It’s just part of being human. It is normal to experience feelings of sadness and despair in response to adverse life events. Such events could include loss, major life changes, stress, or disappointment. In most cases, the sad feelings resolve as you come to terms with the changes in your life. Depression becomes a problem when the feelings of sadness last for a lot longer than normal and seem to cast a dark cloud over life, stopping someone from enjoying most things. A depressive episode tends to build up slowly over a couple of weeks or more.

A key feature of depression is inactivity. People find that they are doing less and then feel even worse because they are doing less. Behavioural strategies for depression aim to identify and change aspects of behaviour that may worsen depression. People are encouraged to act against the depression by increasing activities, even though this is the last thing that they feel like doing. Relevant behavioural strategies include activity scheduling, social skills training, structured problem solving, and goal planning. One of the advantages of this form of treatment for depression is that once acquired, these new behavioural styles can be applied throughout life, minimizing relapse or recurrence of depression.

People who are depressed will usually show a style of thinking that focuses on negative views of the world. They often think of themselves as worthless and of the world as being a bad or unfair place, and they are without hope that their lives will improve in the future. When something bad happens, they blame themselves, but when good things happen, they tell themselves they are just lucky. Furthermore, people with depression are less likely to recognize and appreciate positive events when they happen; rather, they tend to be more tuned into the bad things in their lives and brood over those events. The aim of a cognitive approach is to help people identify and correct their distorted and negatively biased thoughts. This approach identifies and challenges underlying assumptions and beliefs. With encouragement to reframe the way they think about life, people are able to recover from failures more effectively and to recognize and take credit for the good things in their lives. People learn that they have some control over what happens to them. As with behavioural strategies, having these skills reduces relapse and recurrence of depression.

Dealing with depression requires action but taking action when you’re depressed can be hard. Sometimes, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like exercising or spending time with friends, can seem exhausting or impossible to put into action. Taking the first step is always the hardest but going for a walk or getting up and dancing to your favorite music, for example, is something you can do right now. This can substantially boost your mood and energy for several hours, long enough to put a second recovery step into action, such as preparing a mood-boosting meal or arranging to meet an old friend. By taking the following small but positive steps day by day, you’ll soon lift the heavy fog of depression and find yourself feeling happier, healthier, and more hopeful again.

* Set goals for daily activity. Plan full days of useful activity by making a list of the activities you are going to engage in at different times during the day. Try to stick to this plan as closely as possible. * What activities do you enjoy? Try to increase the amount of time you spend on these enjoyable activities. * Avoid comparing the way you are behaving or feeling now while you are depressed with the way you used to behave or feel before becoming depressed. * Reward yourself for your efforts. Ask others around you to encourage and praise you for each small step you take. Recovering from depression is a bit like learning to walk again after breaking your leg. * If a task seems too difficult, do not despair. Break the task down into smaller steps and try again more slowly.

Education for people with depression is extremely valuable. Education provides a knowledge base that potentially gives the person greater control over his or her disorder. Greater control in turn may lead to reduced feelings of helplessness and an increased sense of well-being. Providing education for families or careers is also very important to help increase the support and assistance they provide to the person. The most essential pieces of information for a person with a major depressive episode are that depression is a common disorder and that effective treatments are available. It is important to remember: * Depression is an illness, not a sign of weakness or a character defect. * Recovery is the rule, not the exception. * Treatment is effective, and there are many treatment options available. There is a suitable treatment for most people. * The goal of treatment is to get completely well and stay well. * The rate of recurrence is quite high: half the people who have had one episode of depression will have a recurrence, and the rate increases with the number of previous episodes. * The person and his or her family can be taught to recognize and act upon early warning signs of depression. By seeking early treatment, the severity of the episode may be greatly reduced.

Put your worry to a useful purpose. Rather than endlessly pinpointing your problems, pick out one or two that seem really important and make a decision to resolve them. You may like to ask a friend to help you. Go through the following steps: 1. Say exactly what the problem (or goal) is. 2. List five or six possible solutions to the problem. Write down any ideas that occur to you, not merely the good ideas. 3. Evaluate the good and bad points of each idea in turn. 4. Choose the solution that best fits your needs. 5. Plan exactly the steps you will take to put the solution into action. 6. Review your efforts after attempting to carry out the plan. Praise all efforts. If unsuccessful, start again. With assistance, the right treatment, and a solid understanding of the disorder, you can overcome depression.

* Get up at the same time every morning. * Avoid sleeping during the day. * Reduce tea and coffee intake if excessive * Do not lie awake for more than about thirty minutes; get up and find a relaxing activity. * Try relaxation exercises.

These negative thoughts and feelings tend to focus your attention on things you do not like about yourself or your life situation. These thoughts also tend to make your problems seem worse than they really are. As well as concentrating on your negative features and experiences, when you are depressed, you tend to underestimate your positive characteristics and your ability to solve problems. A number of strategies may help you achieve a more balanced view of things: * Make a list of your three best features, perhaps with the help of a friend or relative. Carry the list with you and read it to yourself whenever you find yourself focusing on negative thoughts. * Keep a daily record of all the small pleasant things that happen and discuss these events with your friends when you see them. * Recall pleasant occasions in the past and plan pleasant occasions for the future (this may best be done in conversation with a friend). * Consider alternative explanations for unpleasant events or thoughts. Although your initial explanation may be that you are at fault, rethink these conclusions and write down all other possible explanations for these events or thoughts. * Keep yourself busy doing useful activities. Avoid sitting or lying about doing nothing.

Depression Hurts http://depressionhurts.ca/en/ Kids Help Phone https://kidshelpphone.ca/ Crisis Services Canada http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/ The Anxiety and Depression Association of America https://adaa.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/