If you’ve never suffered from depression (and even if you have), it can be extremely difficult to live with someone with depression. From your perspective, it might seem scary or inscrutable. It...
Depression can make you feel helpless and hopeless. Lack of energy, loss of interest in activities, and low self-esteem all drag you down. Learning how to fight depression is challenging. Ironically,...
On a bad day, people without depression are likely to say, “I’m just feeling down” or “I’m a little depressed today.” A person with depression feels that way every day. For them, it’s not merely a...
Psychotic depression sometimes referred to as delusional depression, is characterized as a major depressive disorder in which an individual experiences a combination of depressed thoughts and loss of...
We all feel anxious in social settings from time to time, feeling nervous before an interview, or uncomfortable in new surroundings. Occasional anxiety is natural and expected. But for many people,...
When living with depression, feelings of persistent pessimism, hopelessness, and loneliness can rob you of your energy and interfere with your relationships. You may sleep less, isolate yourself, or...
Living with depression is not a piece of cake. Going through the motions of daily life can feel impossible. How do you work, maintain good relationships, and live a fulfilling life when you feel...
The events in our lives trigger our emotions. While we know that life will occasionally throw painful experiences in our direction, we still feel unprepared for the emotional upheaval. Often, our...
When depression is part of your life it can sometimes feel like you’re riding a roller coaster, with no way of knowing when the next drop will occur. This uncertainty is a common concern expressed...
For many people, family dynamics cause a good deal of stress, worry, and anxiety. You can often feel powerless to change the complex issues that arise when different personalities with varied life...
