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Dan Lukasik

California
I am a lawyer at partner at a law firm in Buffalo, New York and have practiced law for the past 21 years.  I also suffer from clincial depression.  Studies show that lawyers suffer from depression at twice the national rate.  Accordingly, of the 1 million lawyers in America, about... Full Bio
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“Life is Overrated”: One Lawyer’s Struggles with Depression by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Great piece about lawyer Keith Anderson’s journey through depression.  Read the Story. ... Read on »
“Time” Management by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Graduates of law school shouldn’t be given diplomas – they should be handed crash helmets.  Our lives as lawyers can be bruising indeed.  It’s not only the emot ... Read on »
10 Biggest Depression Triggers – and How to Turn Them Off by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Depression doesn’t just happen.  There are well known triggers that bring on depression.  Learn about the most common ... Read on »
10 Biggest Depression Triggers – and How to Turn Them Off by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Even though it may seem that depression just happens, there are actually different triggers for everyone.  Read the Bl ... Read on »
10 Biggest Depression Triggers and How to Turn Them Off by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Depression doesn’t just “happen”. There are things that set it off.  Find out what they are. Read the Blog . ... Read on »
10 Happy Tips for Lawyers by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression From Duke Law School professor and optimism proponent Dan Bowling, tips about how to lead a happier legal life. Read the ... Read on »
10 Steps to Lower Anxiety & Become Empowered by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Anxiety can make us feel out of control and this piece from Dr Elvira Aletta at Explore What’s Next explains how to take ... Read on »
10 Ways to Deal with Depression by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression               A lawyer with depression used to call me once a month.  He would tell me about the emotional problems in his life.  Many tim ... Read on »
11 Years by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression From the blog Depression Marathon, a writer takes stock of her 11 year journey with depression. Read the Blog . ... Read on »
12 Depression Busters for Caregivers by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Learn more about how you can help someone you love who struggles with depression.   Read the Blog Read on »
12 Ways to Keep Going When Depressed by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression From the blog Beyond Blue, a great list of things to help you get through your days at work and home when depressed.   ... Read on »
13 Ways to Define Depression by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Depression is much more than an illness according to John Folk-Williams who blogs at Storied Mind.   Read the Blog ... Read on »
15 Tips for Mental Fitness by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression A great blog by Dr. Deborah Serani about stuff we can do to be mentally healthy.  I love lists!   Read the Blog ... Read on »
18 Best Depression Blogs of 2012 by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Healthline.com has voted Lawyerwithdepressison.com one of the top blogs of 2012.   Read the Story ... Read on »
20 Strategies to Soothe & Stave Off Stress by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression As the weather heats up, we have to remember to keep our cool.  Check out these ideas for keeping stress in check.  Read the Blog Read on »
6 Big Myths About Lawyers by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression From the website The Careerist, a piece by law professor Dan Bowling who dispels myths folks have about lawyers — including the one that all of them are miserable.   Read ... Read on »
6 Signs that ‘Monday Morning Blues’ May Be an Emotional Alarm by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression When drinking three cups of coffee and a cold shower aren’t enough to get you going on Monday morning, there might be a deeper underlying issue that needs attention.  Read ... Read on »
6 Ways to Stay Effective at Work When Depressed by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression Great blog that’s relevant to all lawyers struggling with depression who have to punch a clock everyday.   Read the Bl ... Read on »
6 Ways to Stay Resilient in Stress by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression A post from Beyond Blue says it’s easier to stay resilient, even if you have depression, when you’re not encased in stre ... Read on »
7 Tips for Stress Relief this Summer by Dan Lukasik Posted in: Blog Posts in Depression There is a strong relationship between stress and depression in the brain. So, work hard to control your daily stress ... Read on »