Acknowledging the depression is an important first step for survival. Turning to others for support can make a huge difference. Knowing the depression will not last forever is a game-changer. It didn’t descend on me out of the blue, the way my depressions usually do. No, this time, ...
This was me over 15 years ago. I have experienced depression and it was not fun. The good thing about my experience was how I was able to overcome it. Not a lot of people talk about ways to solve it, they just prescribe a pill to mask your symptoms. I don’t know about you but...
So, in treating depression with a basis in stereotypes or discrimination, we have to break the cycle of oppression within the therapeutic relationship. First and foremost, that means we have to establish the therapy office as a safe environment to discussexperiences of discrimination. This may incl...
In some cases, there are individuals who genuinely need this type of medication to get out of the darkness. The natural depression cures are insufficient for them to get to a point where they can do the uncomfortable internal and lifestyle work that is required to beat depression permanently. ...
Breakups are hard, especially when they come as a shock. It’s natural to go through a lot of painful emotions. You might even get physical symptoms like headaches orchest pain. These should lessen over time. If they don’t, you might havedepression. ...
James Pennebaker, a distinguished professor at the University of Texas, got married right out of college in the early 1970s. Three years after his marriage, he and his wife started to question their relationship, and Pennebaker, confused and unsettled, sank into a depression. He ate less, dra...
“Grieving is the sadness that comes with any loss, but depression adds a level of powerlessness and negative thoughts,” Heitler said. She said that powerlessness comes from feeling “that a breakup has been done to us, not that it was a mutual decision.” Although it depends on how long...
How to Overcome Depression After a Sports Injury More If you've ever experienced a sports injury, you’re probably familiar with that sinking feeling after hearing a pop followed by a sharp pain. Your mind races as you consider recovery time and the impact it will have on your game. B...
Well, the first step towards moving on is nothing more than wanting to move on. This sounds obvious, but the unfortunate thing about depression after a break-up is that a guy can become trapped in a downward spiral of negative emotions that effectively hold him hostage. ...
The thing about depression is that the darkness will welcome you, but this only makes you susceptible to believe your negative thoughts.Watch out for your safety, and don't spend the night alone.Call up your family, friends or lover. Tell them how you're feeling.If possible, sleeping over...