depression

It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.

A List of 10 Things To Do When Your Depression Is Triggered
Once you’re diagnosed with depression, it isn’t something that will be cured and magically go away, ever. It’s something that most of us will struggle with managing for the rest of our lives. Something we’ve been challenged with carrying around even before we were diagnosed. After being diagnosed we were given power though. For some of us, that diagnosis is the freaking miracle we needed. The final answer to why the freak do we feel, act and think the way we do. However, it doesn’t fix it all. Being given a diagnosis doesn’t mean poof depression be gone like some folks think that’s how it works. It’s still there. We just now have an idea of what we’re dealing with and now we have the power to learn how to manage it.
By Laura Tran5 years ago in Psyche
5 Steps to Take if Your Teenager is Depressed
Adults are not the only ones who deal with mental health issues. Teenagers can struggle with depression, and there are things you can do to help them get through it. These steps will get you started.
By Sheryl Wright5 years ago in Psyche
Streetlights
Throughout my life, I've seen people use several metaphors for depression. For example, Matthew Johnstone (author of I Had A Black Dog) describes his depression as a black dog that visits without warning or reason. Others have likened it to drowning, and describe how difficult it is to keep yourself afloat. I can relate to both of these descriptions wholly. I've been dealing with depression since my teenage years, and it's fluctuated in intensity over my lifetime. I've come to realise that my experience is not best described as a dog, or me thrashing against waves.
By Mil Hodgson5 years ago in Psyche
Depression, Anxiety, and Stranger Things
If you’ve seen the television show Stranger Things, you are likely wondering what it has to do with depression and anxiety. You may be thinking, “Is there mention of these conditions, these mental illnesses, in the show?”
By Nate Huyser5 years ago in Psyche
Trapped in the China Shop
Steam had left the bathroom mirror opaque, only a semi-distinct image could be seen as Erin’s reflection. Fancifully she held up her hands and mimed knocking, the result was it sort of looked as though a body was trapped under the ice of a frozen pond, half-heartedly trying to find a way out. Half-heartedly because she really didn’t feel as though she had the energy to fight any more.
By KC5 years ago in Psyche
Strange Man.
I hadn't been working as much at my job and for that I have been so grateful. It's the reason why I've been able to make as much content as I have (even though a part of me feels I should have been producing more lol #VirgoTingz).
By Ari Asha Love5 years ago in Psyche
When did mental illness become such a big deal?
So...when did mental illness become so noticed, so out in front, so...real? When people with mental illnesses stopped being afraid of the stigma that came with actually admitting they have an actual "illness". This is not a bunch of "drama" or a way to "get attention", it's real, and how I realized that it wasn't people "just looking for sympathy, and feeling sorry for themselves" was when I actually went through a serious "depression" with my bestfriend.
By C. M. Sears5 years ago in Psyche
5 Ways I Deal with Depression
Being high functioning while suffering with any form of mental illness still has its struggles and sometimes I must admit that it does get to me. There are days where it is a struggle to get out of bed and do anything. When I go to work and have a breakdown in the staff room before my shift starts but minutes later I will wipe my face dry and clock in for my shift.
By Terri Allen5 years ago in Psyche
Best Ways to Get Rid of Anxiety and Depression
Lack of sleep can worsen symptoms of depression and is a common symptom. Alcohol and drug use The use of alcohol or recreational drugs increase the risk of depression and can worsen symptoms. Many people with depression also have a drug or alcohol use disorder.
By Son Sim5 years ago in Psyche
What sort of forlorn right?
Loneliness is a battle and it is hard to survive. At a time when we are depressed, it is as if we are swimming in despair every day. It makes us wonder questions and the communication around us. Not all depression seems the same, though. Overcoming this pain requires that we face them courageously and name them. After that, we can take action to bring our lives back to the target of happiness.
By Son Sim5 years ago in Psyche
Are We Making it Worse?
This week a wonderful, insightful friend made a post following the suicide of someone they know. It was heartfelt and open, and the message I received was “Your worries are safe with me”. It felt comforting to know I could reach out if I became swamped by darkness, as I have many times before.
By Camille Walrath5 years ago in Psyche
Nervous Energy
If you’re thinking of starting on anti-depressants to improve your mental health, you should be aware that they’re accompanied by a long list of side effects. I’m proud to say I researched them thoroughly before talking to my psychiatrist and that I felt ready for anything. I was expecting the headaches, the weight gain, and the nausea, and my doctor warned me to keep a close eye on how the pills affected my mood because, according to her, “feeling sad might be bad, but feeling nothing at all is worse.”
By Amanda Fernandes5 years ago in Psyche