‘My Friend Is Depressed And I Don’t Know How To Help!’ Whether it be a close friend or family member, it’s hard to discover that someone close to you is suffering from depression. You want to help in some way, to ease their pain, to let them know that you are there for them. There are so many things you…
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I m Having A Baby So Why Don t I Feel Happy What You Need To Know About Depression During Pregnancy
‘I’m Having A Baby, So Why Don’t I Feel Happy?’ What You Need To Know About Depression During Pregnancy You have dreamed of this moment since you were a little girl pushing your doll around in a pram. Now the time is here, you are carrying your very own baby and this time it won’t be a doll that you’ll…
When a Spouse Has Depression
When a Spouse Has Depression Depression affects not only the patient, but also the family. The spouse of a depressed patient must be very tolerant. They must be very patient and they must be very loving. Take Time For Yourself As the spouse of someone with depression, it’s very important to take some time for yourself. Get away from the…
What to Do When You Feel Depressed
What to Do When You Feel Depressed At some point every individual is going to feel some type of depression, or negative thoughts when feeling empty and alone inside. While many of us figure out ways to work through the process, others find it more challenging, and require some type of outside help. Regardless of how you acquired your depression,…
What to Do When Being Blindsided by Depression
What to Do When Being Blindsided by Depression Many people suffering from depression were blindsided, where it hit them without warning. Now that they have it, they realize exactly how challenging their life can be, and see no hope for improvement. That is a natural reaction and just one of the many symptoms of dealing with the disease. However, there…
What Is Postpartum Depression
What Is Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression is entirely different from the “baby blues” that women often suffer from the first few weeks after giving birth. Women will often have difficulty sleeping, feel moody and cry easily, and feel completely overwhelmed. Generally women can expect to lose the blues about two weeks to a month after giving birth. Postpartum Depression, on…
What Is Major Depression
What Is Major Depression Major depression, also referred to as clinical depression, is the severest form of depression. Sufferers experience a constant state of hopelessness and despair. The symptoms are far more severe that those experienced by people suffering from chronic depression. They very often have significant difficulty sleeping, eating, working, and even enjoying the company of their family and…
What Is Depression And What Can Cause Depression
What Is Depression And What Can Cause Depression? Introduction Many people describe depression as a severe case in which someone feels extreme inadequacy, and feels useless within themselves the majority of the time. It can be a mental condition that can result in a lack of goals, desire and motivation and in the long-term can eventually lead to a loss…
What Is Depression
What Is Depression According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the fourth most burdensome disease each year. Burdensome diseases are defined as those that affect people for an extended period of time, typically for years. They estimate that there are 120 million people that suffer from this illness every year worldwide. In the U.S. the total estimated to…
What Is Chronic Depression
What Is Chronic Depression It is estimated that in the United States approximately 17 – 18 million Americans suffer from depression every year. Of those people, only 5 to 6 million people actually seek treatment. This is unfortunate, because depression is a treatable medical condition. About 80% of those that have sought treatment have reported that their lives were significantly…