Sometimes depression cannot be described with words alone. There are movies about depression that can do a much better job of describing this darkness. I’ve noticed people trying to describe what depression feels like, and they fail horribly. I cannot even describe to you what it feels like to drown…
Many people think that saying cliché words of encouragement will make their depressed friends feel better. In reality, the opposite is true. Depression is among the most widespread mental illnesses. Millions of people in the US and worldwide suffer from it today. What is more, about 80% of sufferers don't…
Rest is crucial in our busy lives – yet, so many people still seem to feel so tired even after they try resting properly. Are you one of those people? This isn’t simply unpleasant - this can be frankly disturbing. If you don’t rest enough, this can result in your…
Most of us had negative experiences in our early childhood. You will be surprised to learn that some of those experiences may still be affecting you. We outgrow most of our fears as adults. Sadly, many of these early childhood experiences stay until adulthood. As a parent, you'd want to…
Searching for meaning in life can be a profoundly inspiring experience. However, in modern society, it’s not always easy to be a truth seeker. Our modern society often seems geared towards quick fixes, superficial relationships, material things and having fun. There are many reasons we focus on these things. For…
Maybe you’ve heard the word before, but do you really know what it’s like to drown in an existential crisis? An existential crisis is defined as a moment that an individual questions the meaning of life. It sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? The truth is, to be in a crisis…
I think we’ve focused too much on the negative aspects of depressed people. I think it's time we focused on their superpowers. I am one of the millions of depressed people in the world. If you’ve never been depressed, then good because I don’t wish this on my worst enemy,…
If you are prone to anxiety, we have good news for you: it is possible to rewire your anxious brain. Having some anxiety is useful if it pushes you to overcome challenges. However, you can have too much of a good thing. The good news is that you can control…
