It is possible that you wanted to live by yourself in your new apartment because you wanted to achieve independence. It is not until the week has passed living in the new place that you realized just how depressed you have become because of your loneliness. By finding ways to occupy your time and keeping […]
Tag Archives: Depression
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Oct
Oct
Feeling thoughts of suicide does not mean that you are weak or crazy, but that you feel like things will not get better for you. It is important to understand that suicide should never be considered an option when things are not working out for you. By reaching out to someone and creating a safe […]
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Aug
Aug
Songs have a way of sending messages to listeners. For those who are struggling with depression, music can be a great tool to help you feel better. Listening to the tone and lyrics of a song can make a world of difference in your mood by the end of the song. Lean On Me Bill […]
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Aug
Aug
It is common for people to jump into a nice hot bath after a long hard day. What is it about baths that are so relaxing for us? A new study shows that taking a bath twice a week can help relieve symptoms of depression more than physical exercise. What Happened in the Study? Researchers […]
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Aug
Aug
Over half of the population prefer to live in cities as there are many things to do as well as many job opportunities in these areas. But according to the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, 40% of city dwellers have an increased rate of depression and over 20% have anxiety. By learning about […]
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Aug
Aug
Depression is a serious mental illness that makes your body not capable of creating enough serotonin to feel happy on a daily basis. If you act like someone with depression can easily get over it, it shows that you do not know its true extent. By being careful with your words around someone with depression, […]
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Aug
Aug
People with anxiety and depression tend to turn to natural alternative medicine treatments. The problem is that these treatments are either not scientifically proven or the effects are mild. The special olive flower, jasmine, has recently been discovered by researchers to serve as a powerful alternative medicine treatment for anxiety and depression. What Happened in […]
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Jul
Jul
Professional cyclists are not immune to mental health issues, nor are professional athletes, in general. Depression and elite sport can take people by surprise. If they are elite athletes, they should be able to handle anything that gets thrown at them from injury to losing in competition and more. There is immense pressure on people […]
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Jun
Jun
Depression is the leading source of debilitation worldwide – and the World Health Organization (WHO) explains that with more than 300 million people struggling with this disorder, it’s a major contributor to disease as well. For those who battle depression everyday, the hopelessness and darkness felt inside can feel utterly heart wrenching. Many people with […]
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May
May
According to the World Health Organization, depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. An estimated 20 percent of Americans will experience a depressive episode at some point. That means most of us will know someone who has struggled or will struggle with depression. It might even be […]
