Years ago, I struggled with quite a bit of depression.  What I didn’t know at the time was that underneath that depression there was some anxiety lingering. I didn’t feel it as much because I was feeling so low and lethargic. I didn’t really have the gumption to get up and do much.   However, after […]

If you live in the northern hemisphere, you know how hard it can be to lose more sunlight day after day - for months. You head to work in the dark and by the time you get home, it's dark again. This can take a huge toll on your mental health! This is where Seasonal […]

Let's get a little technical about the signs of depression.  Major Depressive Disorder, or depression, as a condition where a person's mood, and other mental and physical systems, are significantly impeded for a period of time. - The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders v. 5) Persistent Depressive Disorder, or chronic depression, lasts […]

If you happen to struggle with bouts of depression, I understand. I’ve been there. In fact, I spent more than my share of years simmering on depression and I assure you that I tried just about everything to get rid of the heavy feelings.  Sigh. Those who have never struggled with real depression just don’t […]

It’s no secret that there are many people who struggle with depression these days. In fact, millions of men, women, and children struggle with depression for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the depression lasts only a short time, which is more tolerable. Other times, depression lingers on for months or years. Fortunately, there are various […]

“I thought I was going to avoid [postpartum depression]. When I gave birth, the doctor told me about postpartum, and I was like, ‘Well, I’m doing good right now, I don’t think that’s going to happen.’ But out of nowhere, the world was heavy on my shoulders.” — Cardi B. Bringing a baby into this […]

Feeling depressed can really weigh on you. Sure, most of us can relate to feeling depressed from time to time. However, some people struggle with depression longer than just a couple of days or weeks. If this sounds like you, I’m sorry for your pain. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one and can’t seem to […]