Depression Treatment

Most people, at some point in their lives, experience loneliness. However, this usually occurs only for short periods of time. One example is the student who moves away to college for their first semester. They feel lonely at first, but quickly make new friendships and connections at school. Sadly, though, some people struggle with chronic loneliness—feeling disconnected…

Depression and compulsive behaviors often occur at the same time. In fact, it is estimated that as many as two-thirds of those who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) will experience depression as well. Why does this happen? The answer to this question is more complicated and nuanced than you might realize at first. But there is…

If you want to get a grip on depression and resolve your depression symptoms, you need to reclaim control. One of the many problems with depression is that it makes you feel like you don’t have any power in your life. This is frustrating and, in the long run, contributes to making the depression worse. It…

Eleven million Americans struggle with SAD, or seasonal affected disorder. It’s a condition that begins to be apparent when the nights start getting longer and there’s less daylight. For many, it makes getting through the darker winter months more difficult. And it can also be a trigger for depression. Currently, researchers are learning more about…

Loneliness and depression are common problems for seniors. Some of the underlying reasons can be the loss of a spouse or life partner, moving from a familiar home to a care facility, or less contact with friends and family. For some, the thought of having to spend their golden years in a retirement community can…

The holidays are supposed to be filled with celebration, family, and joy. However, if you are managing depression, during the holidays, your response might be, “Yeah, right.” Depression and family do not often mix well at all. There are the burdens that you already bring into the season, as well as how you are managing…

If your partner is depressed, then you know that this affects more than just them. Your whole relationship has been touched, in some way, by their depression. Maybe it’s those days when they struggle to have any energy to even get out of bed. Or they withdraw from any kind of emotional closeness that you both once…

One of the hardest things about depression is that you often experience feelings of worthlessness. Worthlessness is very hard to deal with because you feel so devoid of any value whatsoever. It causes you to question everything about yourself. The result is that you paint yourself into a corner with beliefs that you are incapable of doing…

Make no mistake, shame is a central theme to depression. Shame is why depression is so deeply rooted and why it can be so hard to conquer depression. It may be that the shame you feel has its origins in life events that occurred many years ago. And over time, that shame has built up…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 300 million people around the world suffer from depression. Yet, many reject treatment for depression and do not seek out depression therapy. There are many reasons why some refuse depression treatment. All, though, have the same result: going through life day-by-day facing the burden of depression on…