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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SEX REDUCES SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Let’s interrupt the regular flow of programming just a little because……some people have been looking at me with “side-eye” and I am afraid for my life So a little Sex Ed will not hurt anyone, shall we? Dealing with depression and anxiety can be tough in so many ways, it […]
YOU AND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
A lot of people shy away from the topic of mental health. To many, it means insanity and so they treat it as an anathema, a curse which once spoken about invokes it. Others are cynical about it. I have heard people say things like “Depression or anxiety is not […]
WHAT IS ANXIETY AND HOW CAN YOU COPE WITH IT?
In my last post, I talked about depression. This post will be discussing another mental health issue, anxiety. At some point in our lives, we must have felt apprehensive. Stage fright or stomach cramps before that presentation, worry over exams, shyness when we meet new people. It’s all part of […]
AM I DEPRESSED? HERE ARE 6 DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS TO LOOK OUT FOR
It is common to hear people throw the word depression around a lot. "Today was a bad day, I'm so depressed." "The slow WiFi depresses me."
How to handle Depression
Q: Do you know someone battling depression and believes it is work-related stress? Are you worried there is a link between stress and depression? Do want to know the lifestyle that can change or help with depression? Is there any hope for healing? A: The connection between […]