Realities of Depression

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How to Be and Stay Optimistic

It is easy, especially when you are depressed, to see the negative in pretty much everything. This is obviously not healthy. There are things you can do that takes care of your mental health and one of those things is to look at things optimistically. Here are some things you can do to stay mentally …

Guest Post: 21 Tips From a Therapist for Dating Someone With Depression by Lisa Batton

Picture Credit E-Counseling Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness. According to recent research, over 20% of people in the United States have experienced at least one episode of major depressive disorder in their lifetime. With symptoms including sadness, apathy, low energy, and reduced libido, it’s no wonder that depression can take a …

Accomplishment: A way out of Depression

Have you been putting something off because you are depressed? Have you been procrastinating because it is easier to stay in bed than take that first step forward in getting something done? Would accomplishing something feel better? When you are depressed it is easy to just put things off by just staying home or in …

A Driving Force Behind Depression and What can Be Done About It

There are many causes of depression, and many things that play a role in preventing it from getting better. Avoidance is one of those things that is a driving force behind depression and prevents someone from getting better. While depressed, it is easy to simply deal with it by avoiding it altogether. It starts with …

Depression Tips Re: Wake Up Routine

If you are struggling with depression, a great thing to try is to change your morning routine. First, it starts with brisk awakening. The key is to get up at the same time every morning. Then, establish a morning routine. Lastly, engage in an energizing activity. Brisk awakening helps concentration, energy, depression, insomnia, alertness, and …

Guest Post: Bipolar Disorder: Coming Through the Fog of the Himalayans by Simon C

The highs and the lows.I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in October 2018 aged 37, following a manic high unlike any other I'd experienced before. My depression occurred much earlier in my life aged 21 while I was studying at University. If you'll indulge me, I'll tell you about both experiences, taking them in chronological …

What Depression Feels Like

Depression is spending the day in bed. Depression is not answering calls and texts from family and friends. Depression is spending the day watching television. Depression is not going outside. It is feeling lonely when you are not alone. Depression is when you don't want to leave the house. Depression is an illness. Globally, more …

18 Types of Depression

18 Types of Depression Depression is defined as a state of feeling sad by Merriam Webster, but if you struggle with depression, you know that there is so much more to it than that.  Depression can be debilitating and affects your life a lot more than simply being sad.  You probably know most of the signs …