Lesson - Blue Monday

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hemisphere
I’m flying to Argentina next month on business. I’m really excited. It’ll actually be my first trip to the southern hemisphere.
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one half of the earth. Often the half above or below the equator
anxiety
She was up late revising again last night. I’m worried because I think her exams are causing her a lot of anxiety.
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feeling particularly worried that something bad is going to happen
devour
I swear the first thing I’m going to do when this vegan diet we’re doing is over, is to go and devour a cheeseburger!
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eat all of something very quickly, usually because of being very hungry
trivialise
Telling her to smile and cheer up doesn’t help at all. You’ll just trivialize her depression. She needs to be listened to.
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make something seem smaller or less important than it actually is
suicidal
If you’re dealing with depression or having thoughts, there are people you can talk to. Please don’t suffer in silence.
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having feelings of wanting to kill yourself
irritable
I’m going to stop drinking coffee. It doesn’t help me feel awake any more. It just makes me feel tense and irritable.
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getting annoyed or angry quickly and easily
worthless
He hoped to sell his car, but then his son hit a tree. Now it’s practically worthless. He is so angry!
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having no useful qualities or skills
antidote
I find meditation to be the perfect antidote to the stress of modern life
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anything which stops the negative effects of something

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