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Tips For Coping With Depression While Traveling
(NAPSA)—According to a recent
University of Phoenix® survey, 39 per-
cent of respondents say they have per-
sonally experienced depression. With
the holiday travel season under way,
University of Phoenix social sciences
program chairs Mary Jo Trombley,
Ph.D., N.C.C., and DeAnna Henderson,
Ph.D., L.P.C., N.C.C., say that living with
chronic or situational depression can
be challenging to handle, and travel
can add additional burdens.
What Is Depression?
The American Psychological Associ-
ation defi nes depression as a common
and serious medical illness that nega-
tively affects how you feel, the way you
think and how you act. The association
lists common symptoms of depression
as including feelings of sadness or de-
pression, change in sleep patterns and
eating habits, loss of energy, feelings of
fatigue, loss of interest in activities, and
the inability to think, concentrate or
make decisions.
According to Dr. Trombley, these
symptoms can become exacerbated
when traveling. She states that travel-
ing should not be seen as a cure for de-
pression. It can be a way to obtain tem-
porary relief but worry, stress, pressure
and loneliness are contributing factors
to depression and are often present for
travelers.
“Traveling comes with changes
in routine, pressures of time commit-
ments, and changes in eating, sleeping
and exercising patterns,” Dr. Henderson
added. “These changes can trigger a
sense of not being in control and in-
crease the sense of depression.”
Tips for Traveling with Depression
Depression can be challenging. Drs.
Trombley and Henderson provide the
following strategies to help individuals
cope when traveling.
Plan ahead: For someone who may
be struggling with depression, it is best
to plan for travel as opposed to mak-
ing an impulsive trip. Plan as much of
the trip as possible. Know your route
and possible delays, and have snacks in
case you are delayed. Build in enough
time to travel through airports and
security check-points if fl ying to your
destination.
Practice self-management: Self-
management is the ability to manage
your personal reactions to responsibili-
ties and challenges in work and life. This
becomes critical during times of adapt-
ing to changing situations. Recogniz-
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You don’t have to let the stress of
travel make depression worse, experts
advise.
ing triggers and your body’s response
to unfamiliar and stressful situations
can help keep depressive symptoms
at bay.
Use appropriate coping strate-
gies: Techniques that help people
manage stressful and/or traumatic
situations are coping strategies. These
strategies can include the use of mind-
fulness, guided imagery, deep breath-
ing exercises, and progressive muscle
relaxation. Additionally, reaching out to
support systems during this time can
diminish feelings of loneliness during
travel. Finally, the use of humor can be
effective in reducing stress.
Get a suffi cient amount of sleep,
exercise, and eat well: Travel can be
exhausting. It is important to maintain
patterns of sleep and healthy eating
while traveling. Moreover, the mainte-
nance of an exercise routine can also
help reduce stress and release endor-
phins while traveling. It is also impor-
tant to limit alcohol consumption as
alcohol is a depressant and may exac-
erbate depressive symptoms.
Be realistic about your travel
plans: Recognize that even though you
have planned your travel, unplanned
situations can occur. Maintaining a fl ex-
ible stance can reduce the amount of
stress experienced if travel does not
go as planned. Also, while travel may
alleviate some depressive symptoms,
do not be alarmed if your symptoms
return once the travel has ended.
University of Phoenix is committed
to training professional counselors who
help treat depression and other mental
health needs. Through programs like
the Master of Science in Counseling
with a specialization in Clinical Men-
tal Health Counseling, University of
Phoenix is helping individuals combat
mental illness during the holidays and
beyond.
(NAPSA)—Notwithstanding their
fur coats, pets can feel the cold just
as humans do. So it’s up to you to en-
sure that your furry friends stay safe
and warm during the colder months.
To help, the Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute (OPEI), the inter-
national trade association represent-
ing more than 100 power equipment,
engine and utility vehicle manufac-
turers and suppliers, offers these tips:
• Know your pet. Different pets
have different levels of tolerance
for cold. When going out for walks,
a short-coated, elderly or frail dog
may need a jacket to weather the el-
ements.
• Forgo haircuts. Let your dog’s
winter coat protect him against
the chill. Save shearing for warmer
months.
• Check ears, paws and tails
regularly. You’re looking for signs of
frostbite or raw spots from ice and
snow. Remove any clumps of frozen
debris from between the paw pads
each time your dog goes outside.
• Wipe down your pet’s belly,
legs and paws. Have a clean towel
ready each time your dog comes
inside to remove ice-melting chemi-
cals, which can irritate and cause seri-
ous illness if licked or swallowed.
• Clean up antifreeze spills. Due
to the sweet smell and taste, pets will
lick or drink antifreeze if they fi nd
it puddled on sidewalks or garage
fl oors—but antifreeze is toxic to cats
and dogs. Clean up spills and consid-
er using a brand made from propyl-
ene glycol, which is less toxic.
• Keep the water fl owing. Dry
winter weather can be dehydrating,
as well as freezing. Keep a fresh sup-
ply of water inside for your pet and
break up any ice accumulation on
her outdoor water bowl.
• Provide a warm place to rest.
Winter days can be drafty and cold,
so ensure your pet has plenty of el-
evated places inside to warm up. A
cozy pet bed works beautifully.
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Lucky loves to romp in the snow. Re-
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ears and tail after some outdoor
winter fun.
• Leave Fido at home. You’ve
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winter. It’s always best to leave your
dog at home when you’re running
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• Keep them leashed. More pets
get lost during the winter than any
other time of the year. Snow covers
familiar scents, making it harder for
your dog to fi nd his way home. Keep
your dog on a leash when you’re out
and about and make sure his tag and
microchip information are up-to-
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“Our TurfMutt environmental
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encourages people and pets to get
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romp in fresh snow as much as the
next dog,” said Kris Kiser, president
and CEO of OPEI. “But during the win-
tertime we have to be careful about
when and how we expose our pets to
the elements. Even though pets must
go outdoors periodically to do their
‘business’ and get some exercise, no
pet should be left outdoors during
the winter months—if it’s too cold for
you, it’s too cold for your pet.”
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