Hobbies won’t magically cure your depression but healthy habits can help you regain some control over your feelings and thoughts. Becoming more involved and active will restore some strength, self-awareness, and happiness. In short, hobbies help you cope. 1. Take care of a living thing. Depression convinces you that you don’t matter. Your own brain …
Living with depression can be draining, making you feel like you barely exist. However, there are several proven ways to make yourself happier. If you are willing to take action and do whatever it takes to make yourself feel better, you can greatly affect the way you feel. It is possible for you to not …
Depression is a very common mental health disorder. An estimated 16 million American adults have had at least one major depressive disorder episode in the past three years. Despite this, depression is often thought to be common sadness. Depression is a very serious mental health issue that can be debilitating to the person who has …
As a parent, you will notice your child going through anxiety, unhappiness, sadness and stress, as they grow up in to an adult themselves. However, how do you know if your child is not just sad but depressed. It is not easy to identify depression within a child or teen but, it is very important. …
A recent study has shown that anxiety and depression in women could be connected to a lower chance of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study that began in 2007, included more than 23,000 women in Sweden who underwent IVF. Only over 4 percent of these women were diagnosed with depression or anxiety …
Living with or recovering from depression is difficult. While there is no quick fix, there are some things that you can incorporate into your treatment to help ease recovery. For example, food! Here are some food tips that can help to gradually increase your mood: Smart Carbs: Don’t avoid carbs. They can boost the positive chemical …
A teenager living with depression can be mistaken as just moody, having trouble with school, or just going through puberty related emotions. However, in some cases, these changes in behavior can be signs of depression. Depression is a serious mental health problem that must be treated. Here is some more information about teenagers living with …
“After struggling with depression for years, Joshua Rivedal is sharing his story and the stories of countless others — with the world.” -Huffington Post Rivedal opens up to Huffington Post Live about his new book The i’Mpossible Project, slated to release in January, and his road to recovery and what pushed him to publish these stories …
If you have depression and are taking antidepressants, there is a chance that they may not yield the results you were expecting. When this occurs, speak with your doctor about your lack of response with the prescribed medication. If you and your doctor agree that your continued lack of response is not improving, it might …
Take an active role in your depression treatment. At times this disorder can make you feel powerless, but you must not be passive. Work with your doctor as a team so you can take back control of your life. Here are some tips. Stay determined. …
