After a month of staying home with limited interpersonal contact, you might be reaching a point when you feel sad, depressed, or disappointed. We understand. The employees at Paragon Orthopedic Center, who have been at the clinic day after day to continue taking care of the orthopedic needs for people in Southern Oregon, are feeling some frustration because life doesn’t feel “normal,” and normalcy makes us feel comfortable. Here are nine suggestions to help you feel better from Psychology Today. A personal favorite is finding something to be grateful for. When we’re feeling down, our brains seem to find more and more reasons to be glum. Finding gratitude for what you have is the antidote, such as a loving partner or children, a friend who calls, a roof over your head, food on the table, or the spring flowers in colorful bloom right outside your window. Don’t let circumstances dictate your outlook. We hope this helps. Read more here: