cent or some other soothing scent
* Herbal tea with chamomile
* Photos, cards or letters that will bring a smile to your face and make you feel peaceful
* Spiritual items, a cross, Buddha statue or some other trinket
* Your diary and a pen
* Mints, sugarless candies, suckers or gum

There are many other items that you can put in your Comfort Bag, but these can help you relax and may help with your depression and even your pain. Depression is real and if you feel sad or frustrated, those feelings are very real to you, whether other

There is a direct connection between depression and endometriosis. As with any chronic pain condition, you can get worn down and this can lead to depression. Anxiety is often a factor as well. While some people may take medications to help with the depression, there are other ways to help give you some relief. The pain of endometriosis can debilitate you and cause you to withdraw from others, but depression can compound the isolation and even exacerbate the pain which can make it more difficult to obtain relief. There are some things that you can do to ease the depression and perhaps ease the pain in the process.

Spend some alone time with someone special. Spend some time alone with your spouse, partner or close friend, someone who accepts you just as you are. This can be a real comfort when you are with someone who will listen, allow you to cry and love you.

Learn to delegate. You can't do it all and you should not have to, so call in reinforcements. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Get enough rest. When you do not get enough sleep it can lead to a variety of issues. Your pain can be increased and your depression worsened. When you get enough sleep and enough rest you will feel better. Listen to your body, it will tell you how much rest it needs.

Eat healthy and regularly. Don't skip meals and make sure that you maintain a healthy diet that is low in sugar, caffeine and fat. You also want to stay away from the processed foods.

Don't drink too much. Alcohol can increase your depression and can make you feel worse. If you overindulge, the day after can be rough too, particularly with the feelings of remorse for overindulging.

Keep a diary. Writing can be a wonderful therapy. Write down your thoughts and feelings, vent about the pain and frustration; let it be your sounding board. You don't have to write in it every day, just write when you need to let it all out.

Keep a Comfort Bag. Use a small duffle or purse to keep these comfort items and carry it with you. You can find your own items to carry, but here are some good ideas to get you started:

* A smooth stone or "worry rock"
* Index cards or laminated cards of relaxation technique
* Lavender oil
* Hand lotion with a lavender scent or some other soothing scent
* Herbal tea with chamomile
* Photos, cards or letters that will bring a smile to your face and make you feel peaceful
* Spiritual items, a cross, Buddha statue or some other trinket
* Your diary and a pen
* Mints, sugarless candies, suckers or gum

There are many other items that you can put in your Comfort Bag, but these can help you relax and may help with your depression and even your pain. Depression is real and if you feel sad or frustrated, those feelings are very real to you, whether others

ession and perhaps ease the pain in the process.

Spend some alone time with someone special. Spend some time alone with your spouse, partner or close friend, someone who accepts you just as you are. This can be a real comfort when you are with someone who will listen, allow you to cry and love you.

Learn to delegate. You can't do it all and you should not have to, so call in reinforcements. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Get enough rest. When you do not get enough sleep it can lead to a variety of issues. Your pain can be increased and your depression worsened. When you get enough sleep and enough rest you will feel better. Listen to your body, it will tell you how much rest it needs.

Eat healthy and regularly. Don't skip meals and make sure that you maintain a healthy diet that is low in sugar, caffeine and fat. You also want to stay away from the processed foods.

Don't drink too much. Alcohol can increase your depression and can make you feel worse. If you overindulge, the day after can be rough too, particularly with the feelings of remorse for overindulging.

Keep a diary. Writing can be a wonderful therapy. Write down your thoughts and feelings, vent about the pain and frustration; let it be your sounding board. You don't have to write in it every day, just write when you need to let it all out.

Keep a Comfort Bag. Use a small duffle or purse to keep these comfort items and carry it with you. You can find your own items to carry, but here are some good ideas to get you started:

* A smooth stone or "worry rock"
* Index cards or laminated cards of relaxation technique
* Lavender oil
* Hand lotion with a lavender scent or some other soothing scent
* Herbal tea with chamomile
* Photos, cards or letters that will bring a smile to your face and make you feel peaceful
* Spiritual items, a cross, Buddha statue or some other trinket
* Your diary and a pen
* Mints, sugarless candies, suckers or gum

There are many other items that you can put in your Comfort Bag, but these can help you relax and may help with your depression and even your pain. Depression is real and if you feel sad or frustrated, those feelings are very real to you, whether other

ssion worsened. When you get enough sleep and enough rest you will feel better. Listen to your body, it will tell you how much rest it needs.

Eat healthy and regularly. Don't skip meals and make sure that you maintain a healthy diet that is low in sugar, caffeine and fat. You also want to stay away from the processed foods.

Don't drink too much. Alcohol can increase your depression and can make you feel worse. If you overindulge, the day after can be rough too, particularly with the feelings of remorse for overindulging.

Keep a diary. Writing can be a wonderful therapy. Write down your thoughts and feelings, vent about the pain and frustration; let it be your sounding board. You don't have to write in it every day, just write when you need to let it all out.

Keep a Comfort Bag. Use a small duffle or purse to keep these comfort items and carry it with you. You can find your own items to carry, but here are some good ideas to get you started:

* A smooth stone or "worry rock"
* Index cards or laminated cards of relaxation technique
* Lavender oil
* Hand lotion with a lavender scent or some other soothing scent
* Herbal tea with chamomile
* Photos, cards or letters that will bring a smile to your face and make you feel peaceful
* Spiritual items, a cross, Buddha statue or some other trinket
* Your diary and a pen
* Mints, sugarless candies, suckers or gum

There are many other items that you can put in your Comfort Bag, but these can help you relax and may help with your depression and even your pain. Depression is real and if you feel sad or frustrated, those feelings are very real to you, whether other

be a wonderful therapy. Write down your thoughts and feelings, vent about the pain and frustration; let it be your sounding board. You don't have to write in it every day, just write when you need to let it all out.

Keep a Comfort Bag. Use a small duffle or purse to keep these comfort items and carry it with you. You can find your own items to carry, but here are some good ideas to get you started:

* A smooth stone or "worry rock"
* Index cards or laminated cards of relaxation technique
* Lavender oil
* Hand lotion with a lavender scent or some other soothing scent
* Herbal tea with chamomile
* Photos, cards or letters that will bring a smile to your face and make you feel peaceful
* Spiritual items, a cross, Buddha statue or some other trinket
* Your diary and a pen
* Mints, sugarless candies, suckers or gum

There are many other items that you can put in your Comfort Bag, but these can help you relax and may help with your depression and even your pain. Depression is real and if you feel sad or frustrated, those feelings are very real to you, whether other

cent or some other soothing scent
* Herbal tea with chamomile
* Photos, cards or letters that will bring a smile to your face and make you feel peaceful
* Spiritual items, a cross, Buddha statue or some other trinket
* Your diary and a pen
* Mints, sugarless candies, suckers or gum

There are many other items that you can put in your Comfort Bag, but these can help you relax and may help with your depression and even your pain. Depression is real and if you feel sad or frustrated, those feelings are very real to you, whether others recognize that or not. You deserve to be happy and to feel better so get the support and help that you need because you are worth it.