3 Overlooked Signs You’re Struggling with Depression
We all have bad days and times when we aren’t happy. It’s also easy to think that you would recognize the signs of depression if you were struggling. Unfortunately, there are some “overlooked” signs that not everyone realizes right away. When these signs continue to go unnoticed, your depression may get worse. The longer you choose to ignore these hidden symptoms, the...
4 Keys to Coping When You Live with Depression
When you live with depression, nearly everything feels like a struggle. Sometimes, something as simple as getting up in the morning seems like a monumental task. But, because so many people struggle with depression on a daily basis, it’s important to understand different ways of coping with it. Of course, counseling and various holistic forms of treatment can help. But, understanding how...
Battling Depression? – 5 Powerful Ways Therapy Can Help
Depression is a treatable condition. Unfortunately, many people either don’t recognize the symptoms or don’t think anything can help them feel better. Self-help and self-treatment are plausible for certain cases of depression. But, when it seems like an endless battle that can’t be won, therapy is a great option. There are no negative stigmas that go along with therapy when battling depression....
Are You Experiencing Depression? – How to Spot the Signs
Millions of people are affected by depression every day. There are so many different levels of depression. Plus, anxiety often accompanies depression. Because of this, it’s not always easy to spot the signs. The more you understand about varying degrees of depression, the better. It doesn’t always look the same for everyone. With that being said, there are some things to look...
One Man’s Story of Depression and the Four Things He Learned in his Healing
Good morning, Today we are sharing a great article from MindBodyGreen entitled 'The 4 Spiritual Principles That Helped Me Overcome Anxiety & Depression.' Author Sah D’Simone talks about his fall into depression and the four critical things he learned on his journey toward healing. Depression affects everyone differently but Sah makes a few good points worth noting: -Your suffering is nobody's fault—especially not...
Helping to Overcome Loneliness
Good morning, Today we are sharing an article from Psychologytoday.com which in one author's opinion, shares three tips to help overcome loneliness. "Loneliness can take root deeply within you. Maybe your daily routine is punctuated by this pain emanating from an emptiness in your chest.' 'If so, you know that you are in trouble. It is a symptom of your severed connection...
11 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Depression Triggers
Good morning, Thanksgiving is only a few days away and for most it can be a happy time with a lot to look forward to. But for many others, it is a time of depression and "high expectations, money woes, and other holiday hazards can spell trouble for anyone, but especially those prone to depression." With a bit of foresight and planning,...
The Importance of Thinking Better Of Ourselves
Today we are sharing an excerpt from an article entitled 'One Hard Thing You Must Start Doing (To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy)' written by Marc Chernoff. This article is raw and brings to the forefront what a lot of us can find ourselves struggling with daily...
What Is Mindfulness… And Why Is It Important to Therapists?
Good afternoon, Today we are sharing an excerpt from an article entitled 'What is Mindfulness...
Understanding Mental Health
Emotional well being, psychological well being, and social well being are all dimensions of mental health, and subject to change under stress. Mental health issues are rarely the result of one event, rather, they often develop over time as the result of linked causes. For example a stressful job, a difficult relationship, or a significant trauma can cause shifts in...