When Your Appetite Changes: Depression and Eating HabitsDepression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious medical condition that affects your whole body. It can change your...reactions
Depression and Dealing With Medical ConditionsMy psychiatric diagnoses are anorexia and borderline personality disorder, which are currently resolved, and major depressive disorder, which in the past was...reactions
Cozy & Calm GiveawayThe Cozy & Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! October is an important month for those of us...reactions
World Behind Locked Doors: My First HospitalizationI awoke as the sun was rising, groggy and confused. In the next moment, I recalled what I had done just hours...reactions
A Guy With Depression…In my work as an independent consultant, I have a love-hate relationship to LinkedIn. On the one hand, it feels like a...reactions
Unraveling the Layers of Mental Health StigmaWhile several health conditions face problems related to stigma, the stigma around individuals with mental health conditions is some of the most...reactions
4 Methods for Managing Housework with DepressionIt is raining outside, which means my body physically hurts. So, I am sitting on the couch with my dogs. Unfortunately, I...reactions
Recognizing Signs of a Downward Spiral (and Tips for Not Falling Into It)When you have had major depressive disorder for as long as I have, it becomes easier to recognize the signs when things...reactions
Release Me: Depression and Loss of ControlWhat is the biggest depression-related hurdle to accomplishing your goals in your everyday life? Every person has a different answer to that...reactions
The Migraine and Depression Connection: Understanding the LinkImagine having a headache so bad it feels like thunder rumbling inside your head, making you sensitive to light and sound, and...reactions
Depression and Living AloneHumans crave social engagement. Relationships and community are vital to our well-being. Sometimes our social circle gets smaller for one reason or...reactions
Being Vigilant and Proactive Pays Off When You Are Suffering From DepressionIt's been almost eleven years since my most recent suicide attempt and psychiatric hospitalization which I attribute to a combination of taking...reactions
Depression's Relationship With AnxietyDepression and anxiety are the 2 most common mental health disorders. They have symptoms that overlap. For many people, depression and anxiety...reactions
What Is a Depressive Episode?Depression is a common mental illness. It affects about 5 percent of adults worldwide. Having a depressive episode is part of the...reactions
Coping With Depression FatigueDepression, which is sometimes called major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression, is a common mental health issue. Symptoms of depression can...reactions
Sleep Problems Associated With DepressionSleep is an important part of our physical health. It also plays a major role in our mental health. However, people with...reactions
Coping Tools for Depression: Take Our Polls!Depression sucks. And it can feel like an uphill battle trying to find ways to cope. Tools, techniques, therapies... There's a lot...reactions
What You Should Know about Depression with PsychosisDepression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a common mental health condition. MDD is an overarching term that includes several types of...reactions
What Is EMDR, and Is It Good for Depression?If you live with depression, you may have experienced traumatic and stressful life events. These painful events can cause feelings of low...reactions
EFT (Tapping) for DepressionEmotional freedom technique (EFT) is also known as tapping. The practice has been shown to ease stress and anxiety within minutes. It...reactions
