How do you know if your mental health is declining? While there may not be enormous signs, the little things can indicate a change. Pay close attention to subtle details. Just as important as your physical health, your mental health plays a role in your growth, stability, and resilience. It’s…
Some people experience a time in their lives when they feel utterly lost. Life has no meaning; they examine their very existence and purpose. They ask the question: “Why am I here?” Although this sounds very much like depression, it is more complicated than that. Imagine you are carrying on…
At this point, I’ve learned so many powerful life lessons from depression. Even though it may seem like a warm fuzzy dark blanket, it’s not something you should take lightly. I’ve suffered from depression for so long that I often let my guard down. I talk to my depression and…
Understanding sadness vs depression on a surface level is not good enough. Trust me, they are two different things, and we need to learn why. Everyone experiences many sad times in their lives. The experience can even be overwhelming if life is kicking you around. It could come from the…
There is a terrible stigma attached to depression. Some people think it’s fictional. It’s time to look at depression vs laziness and break this stigma. I will admit, there were times when I thought certain people were lazy. I found out later about their depression, and I felt terrible. You…
I bet you don’t know what to do when you are feeling hopeless. It’s okay, many of us experience this. That’s why we need positive ideas. Hopelessness comes more often than we want to admit. I have this feeling off and on, and just keep pushing forward. But I will…
Some of us go through what’s called, cabin fever at times. Whether we’re in the middle of a crisis or just trapped inside due to severe winter weather. Although it’s not a psychological disorder recognized by society, cabin fever is real. Even for those who like staying at home, there…
What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is your ability to bring awareness to experiences, feelings, and emotions. Buddhists believed that through prayer or mediation, you can shift your thoughts away from distraction and into an intention. The mind has on average 3,000 thoughts per minute. A Harvard study claims that the average…
Did you wake up depressed and tired? The good news is there are ways to help. A diurnal variation known as morning depression happens to more people than you think. Sometimes these changes in overall mood happen rapidly and randomly. The strange thing is, people often just think it’s grogginess…
Did you know there’s a difference between grief and depression? Well, it can be complicated to explain. In simple terms, grief can eventually go away, while depression can last for a lifetime. But that’s not all you need to know. There are other facets of these conditions that separate one…
