African-American men report an average of eight depressive symptoms in a month, with family support, mastery, self-esteem, chronic stressors and discrimination among the factors that are sig… Read More
Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea consumption. Now a new study is exploring this relationship further. Depression is common in the elderly, 7% o… Read More
I promise to tell my new Doctor the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Going into my doctor’s office and putting on my concealed depression face results in me no… Read More
On the first day of vacation, I was in bed and out like a light.
This makes sense as I was up early and had worked until midnight. Then I had the hour-plus ride home, and some relaxin… Read More
Why? I’m still not sure what to say to my new Psychiatrist.
And the appointment is less than five hours away. Yes, I have made some notes and collected documents. I have my Aetn… Read More
Having written about this visit twice before it happened, I guess I was a little concerned about the outcome.
But the discussion went very well. As you will see, we made some changes… Read More
It is not a gloomy morning.
And it is markedly cooler than yesterday, which is not a bad thing. There was enough rain last night that I only needed to water the three pots of petunias… Read More
It has only been five days.
And I just took day five’s medication about 30 minutes ago. I understand that it can be four weeks before my Wellbutrin XL, 150 mg. is doing its job… Read More
The most important thing to remember about concealed depression is you will not feel much of anything.
But that’s OK.
Feelings get in the way and muddy the waters. Facts are… Read More
Not that I won’t still have a place in my heart for Prozac.
Before both of those, I researched SAM-E. Knowing it could have mood adjusting properties, I started taking it maybe… Read More
I’m not sure I would describe me as being at peace, but I am calm.
Being able to get up without negotiating with myself had been a huge step. The changes in medication must be t… Read More
For several weeks now, my scale has hovered around 198 lbs.
This is 14 lb. above my February weight, and 20+ pounds above my ideal weight. I tell myself that I will easily lose… Read More
Most days, I must explain to you why I am allowing myself some self-care time.
For some reason, I don’t feel like I deserve to have “me time.” I grew up without lear… Read More
I know my depression recovery is not a straight line.
And, in the animal kingdom, some species are more active at certain times of the year. This includes raccoons that I see now on m… Read More
If I sit on the porch in the morning and don’t put the bird feeders out right away, the birds land on the empty frame and stare at me, waiting to be fed.
Now I understand that I… Read More
Once again, I woke up and I got up.
No drama, no negotiating with myself about whether to get up or stay in bed a little longer. You don’t know how relieved I am to skip the anx… Read More
Treat Yourself With The Same Dignity and Respect You Give Others.
I do a very poor job in how I treat myself and this fortune reminds me of that.
Now I wouldn’t call this a f… Read More
Depression is happiest when I am keeping secrets.
It loves when I sneak around and don’t share what it is telling me. All those crazy plan’s depression has suggested to me… Read More
Imagine saying this out loud:
“My last bottom was the deepest, darkest, most horrible place I have ever been.”
Yet that was me last year.
Reading through some of my… Read More
Look at me, I’m unplugged and taking some self-care time.
And it is pretty darn relaxing. Just sitting on the front porch, rocking in the rocking chair. The sun, when it peaks t… Read More
If I am “cured” of depression, who will be my friend?
Boy, that sounds terrible as I read what I just wrote. And there are several things that jump out at me about that st… Read More
Prozac has been my friend for over a year.
But in higher doses, it possibly was the reason I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning. Going from 20 to 40 mg last November, sent m… Read More
Depression makes it almost impossible for me to seek help for MDD.
And as I finally begin to address it and seek out professional treatment, the paperwork and insurance have me circli… Read More
My depression and unhelpful thinking is much more subtle than house flies.
I’m sitting on the porch, enjoying my first cup of coffee. Then I notice something tickling my leg. Ju… Read More
It has now been six days since I stopped taking Prozac.
I know that Wellbutrin XL has had 30 days to establish itself in my system. And I am aware that Prozac builds up in the body an… Read More
10 Things I am Thankful for Today As I Face My Depression
I’m alive – Several business associates and my mentor thought at one time that maybe I was not alive. That thoug… Read More
You know your life has changed when average is thrilling.
Going five days in a row being average is breathtaking. It has been several years since this has happened. Lately, I have bee… Read More
Today is a day for self-care, there is no time for depression.
My Wellbutrin 150 mg and my body seem to be OK with each other. I am six weeks into the new medicine. It has also been t… Read More
Is depression my reason for living?
After all, I have grown up with depression. We have been together for over 43 years, probably longer. And much of my life was spent not facing my d… Read More
It has been 15 months since depression, and I walked into the emergency room.
The tools I have learned since that morning are making my day-to-day life more balanced. I am much more c… Read More
After 15 months of sowing, I am beyond doubt getting to reap some benefits.
Depression is no longer the unknown figure lurking in the wings, trying to lure me with candy and peanuts… Read More
Thankfully, I am not talking about suicide.
During my last Psychiatrist visit, my Doctor asked me when the last time was, I had thoughts of suicide. I had to think, before answering… Read More
“I have depression, depression does not have me.”
This has been my mantra for over 15 months. Hospitalized at the end of April last year, I was diagnosed with major depres… Read More
I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t disappointed.
Being one of three candidates for the position, there was not a huge amount of competition. And I felt I had the experienc… Read More
The change triangle is becoming my go-to tool helping me to understand what I am feeling.
Feelings. And the core emotions I have so fastidiously defended against. I spent 43+ years pu… Read More
Asking for professional medical help was one of the hardest things I have ever done.
I started writing the morning after I was released from the hospital. In 5 North, I was diagnosed… Read More
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Most females have actually come across postpartum clinical depression, however prenatal anxiety is remarkably usual too, impacting as many as 10 to 15 percent of females while pregn… Read More
One in 10 women in the West develop psychological health grievances while pregnant, according to data from the Globe Wellness Company. Now a new research study suggests that prenata… Read More
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to identify and find ways to overcome harmful behaviors, emotions, and thoughts through psychotherapy. The conditions this form of talk therapy can he… Read More
“My teenager is moody and withdrawn and pushes me away or yells when I ask what’s wrong… is this normal, or should I ask for help?”
That’s a very real and c… Read More
The world is finally coming to a place where mental health is not a taboo topic to talk about anymore. Now, it is time for those who suffer to reach out to get the help they deserve.
Near… Read More
Are you considering starting Lexapro or Prozac but aren’t sure about their difference?
Prozac and Lexapro are both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are a kind… Read More
Anxiety disorders and PTSD symptoms are often conflated, making it difficult for people who have to effectively communicate with their loved ones, get an accurate diagnosis, or even evaluate… Read More
Mental health counseling can help you cope with several conditions when you struggle with your mental well-being. However, you should not only seek therapy for mental health issues, but you… Read More
People often misunderstand therapy due to some entirely misplaced social stigma around the practice.
Thankfully, in today’s world, therapy is becoming a more widely recognized outle… Read More
Deciding to visit a therapist to address emotional or mental health concerns is a highly empowering decision and can help you down the road to recovery. It’s challenging enough to admi… Read More
Treatments vary for different disorders and conditions when it comes to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Understanding the different treatments Zoloft and Lexapro (AKA Cipral… Read More
Liothyronine is a therapeutic formulation of the endogenous thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (or T3).
It is sold in liquid form in 100mcg per ml vials for research and analytical pu… Read More
Mental health disorders can cause significant distress and difficulty managing everyday life, affecting a person’s ability to work, socialise, and complete everyday tasks.Mental… Read More
When you hear the word “hobbies,” what comes to mind? Painting, taking in music, keeping a journal, or even playing FIFA 22 with the guys on a Friday night are some more activiti… Read More