HOW DEPRESSION AFFECTS YOUR DAILY LIFE
HOW DEPRESSION AFFECTS YOUR DAILY LIFE Depression is a term that is often thrown around casually. The true definition of depression is that it is not simply an emotion or a state of mind; depression is a real, medical illness. Although depression comes in various forms, it is characteristically recognized […]
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ABOUT TO HAVE MENTAL BREAKDOWN
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE A MENTAL BREAKDOWN A mental breakdown is a period of mental illness during which intense feelings of depression, stress, or anxiety result in an inability to function in daily life. The person suffering is emotionally overwhelmed. They might feel that life is […]
MONEY PSYCHOLOGY
MONEY PSYCHOLOGY When you have been hit by the spending bug, it’s hard to turn things around. All you want to do is buy yourself something nice, right? Shopping can trigger pleasure centers in the brain and thus is a hard habit to break out of. Here’s how to make […]
WAYS TO UPLIFT A FRIEND STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION
WAYS TO UPLIFT A FRIEND STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION Depression is fairly common. Chances are, someone you know is struggling with depression. If this person is close to you, you probably want to do all you can to improve the way they feel. Though depression is far from rare, it’s still commonly […]
SILENCING YOUR INNER CRITIC
SILENCING YOUR INNER CRITIC We let ourselves get away with a surprising amount of negative self-talk. Sometimes it happens so often that it becomes background noise, but this kind of criticism can be seriously damaging to your self-confidence. So what can you do to silence your inner critic? Here are five insightful […]
MYTHS ABOUT ANTIDEPRESSANTS
MYTHS ABOUT ANTIDEPRESSANTS Antidepressants are one approach to treating symptoms of major depression that have good evidence of effectiveness. Although antidepressants are among the most widely prescribed of all medications, many people considering them as a treatment option still have many fears and questions. MYTH: Medication can’t really help a […]
WHY DO PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE?
WHY DO PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE? It’s often difficult to imagine what led a friend or family member to commit suicide. There may be no warning signs, and you may wonder what clues you might have missed. Often, many factors combine to lead to a decision to commit suicide. It is […]
WHY YOU NEED BREAKS AT WORK
WHY YOU NEED BREAKS AT WORK A rest break is something that boosts up your mind and soul, energizing them in a positive way. Rest breaks at work/ home are usually called “tea breaks” or “crib breaks”. They are absolutely important, especially during work hours. The following are the reasons […]
ANXIETY AND INTUITION ARE NOT THE SAME
I cannot stand the words “ *Get over it”* when I hear people say this. All of us are under such pressure to put our problems in the past tense. Slow down. Don’t allow others to hurry your healing. It is a process, one that may take years, occasionally, even […]
CAUSES OF S.T.R.E.S.S
Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. While it’s easy to identify major stressors such as changing jobs, moving, or going through a divorce, pinpointing the sources of chronic stress can be more complicated as it sometimes starts […]