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. …
New Year’s resolutions often focus on improving physical health, but what if you focused on mental health this year? If you’re set on making a vow for improvement next year, add mental health to the top of your priority list. Here are some easy ways to do that: Talk to your doctor. The first initial …
Discussing depression with loved ones can be tough for anyone. Writer, comic and mental health activist Kevin Breel speaks up about depression and the night that saved his life in this TED talk.
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While this is the season to be merry and jolly, for many people, it can be stressful and not as merry. The holiday blues, as called by experts, are a type of depression that occurs during the holiday season. Experts believe that like depression, the holiday blues can be avoided or treated, but in …
Depression traps can vary from person to person, however, they all serve to worsen your mood, perpetuating a vicious cycle. Here are some behavioral pitfalls that can often accompany depression and how you can steer clear of them as you work on getting back on track. Rumination: This involves dwelling and brooding about themes …
Even though all the songs, stories and novels describe the holidays as “the most wonderful time of the year”, the truth is, that for some people, the holidays may not be as wonderful and joyful as they say. Even though everything around us is a reminder of this happy season, the lights in the …
