Teen depression can affect any teenager from any background and should not be confused with normal stroppy teenager behaviour. It is far more serious and can sometimes have fatal consequences. Because of this, it is vital that the signs of teen depression are picked up quickly. But why are teenagers…
If you suffer from seasonal depression, making it through the winter months can be difficult. However, there are some effective solutions you can use to cope with the disorder. Do you find yourself getting depressed and moody as the winter begins to take hold? You may think it’s just the…
You probably never thought quotes would actually have the ability to make you feel better when you're feeling sad. Surprisingly, like dark music, they help quite a bit! Have you noticed how your mind gravitates toward melancholic music when you’re sad? It’s strange, isn’t it? Well, the same thing happens…
There are so many forms of psychological trauma, and each one has its own damages. Have you endured trauma? Let’s learn how to deal with it. From as far back as I can remember, there were “bad things". When I was 18 years old, my long list of psychological trauma…
Depression quotes explain mental illness sometimes better than anything else. After all, we need a voice in order to heal. For those who live with depression, making others understand seems impossible, doesn’t it? I know it seems pretty daunting to me. I was diagnosed with severe depression, along with a…
Seasonal affective disorder symptoms are estimated to affect around 20% of people in the US. Could you be among them? Life naturally seems to slow down in winter, with certain animals bedding in for the harsh months, only stirring when spring has arrived. But we are human beings and cannot…
If someone in your life is struggling with depression and you want to help, consider the words you say and things you do. Choose these wisely. Understanding how to help someone with depression takes time. When I get depressed, there are words that help and words that do not. Phrases…
I have dealt with anxiety and panic attacks for most of my life, but it is only recently that I have realized how automatic negative thoughts nurture this anxious state of mind. Automatic negative thoughts don’t just affect those who suffer from panic and anxiety, they are typically associated with…
