Category Archives: Living with Depression
Helping a depressed family member
Depression is a serious illness that affects millions of people around the globe. It also affects people who are part of a family, and perhaps yours too. Family members can often find it perplexing to understand the problem, let alone … Continue reading
How do you move on from past regrets?
Have you ever found yourself getting upset about something that happened in your past and you just can’t get over that it happened? You keep beating yourself up over a decision that you made and your frustrated with the end … Continue reading
Depression drugs and it’s effects on the brain
I wanted to share an article I came across by Science Daily that suggests certain drugs may have an effect on how the brain functions. The article talks about a study that was done reviewing commonly used drugs like Prozac … Continue reading
Do you know your self-worth?
Not on the financial spectrum but you, yourself as a person should feel good about yourself and what you have to offer to others. Now, if you have low-self-esteem, you may feel as if you don’t have much to offer … Continue reading
What can you do when you don’t feel like doing anything?
Usually when your depressed (and even if you’re not depressed-just worn out), you may feel like you have no motivation to get things done. Even when you know you have to get things done, you find it hard to get … Continue reading
Depression and Teenagers
Depression amongst adolescents has only really been taken seriously in the last twenty years or so. The fastest rate of increase in depression is now with teenagers. This may be because more cases are now reported, teenagers get more advice … Continue reading
How depression affects relationships
Depression affects millions of people around the world and those who suffer with it are often misunderstood by their family and friends. Depression is more than just feeling sad or having the blues, it is a medical condition that can … Continue reading
Misconceptions about Depression
Although depression is fairly common and more and more people are willing to discuss the topic, still many myths and misconceptions about depression exist. Take some time to learn about depression so that the next time you hear a misconception … Continue reading
Why is it so hard living with depression?
If you have never suffered from major depression then it may be difficult for you to understand what people go through that do suffer from it. I’m sure that you have had the blues at times and even felt depressed … Continue reading
Helping Yourself Cope with Depression at No Cost
With much of the world struggling through an economic crisis, depression is currently on the rise. The expense of therapy and medication can be high – even for those with medical insurance. While people with severe depression should seek medical … Continue reading
