The festive season isn’t full of seasonal cheer and joy for everyone, and if you’re struggling to cope with depression at this time of year, it’s important for you to know that you’re by no means alone. Millions of people worldwide find the holiday season a particularly difficult time, but there are some steps you can take to make it a little more manageable: Seasonal depression and its symptoms: There are multiple symptoms and causes of depression, but it is commonly defined as

While dating is something that most of us will experience in our lives – and which can be a fun and exciting experience, too – it does involve opening ourselves up to various situations and emotions that we may not be entirely comfortable with. Our vulnerabilities may be exposed, and there is the risk of rejection and disappointment, too. When you’re suffering with depression, something that should be exciting, and fun can quickly turn challenging, as you may not only struggle with your s

For those who suffer from depression, it can feel as things will never be normal again, and that the battle to feel anything-but-depressed is a lost cause. However, with therapy, and sometimes with medication and therapy, people suffering from depression can live the emotionally healthy, functioning lives that they deserve, and with a few simple pointers, can recognize the signs of a relapse and stop it in its tracks:   Why do relapses of depression occur? This is not a question with a

Social media can play a large and often important role in our lives, but it can also feed right into the unhappy feelings that those suffering from depression are experiencing. For some, social media can almost take over their lives, to the point where they are continuously connected, and while others may able to cope perfectly well with this and not experience any unwanted or negative emotions as a result, others may feel overwhelmed and inadequate.   The negative cycle of social me

We often hear how our words can hurt others, to be mindful of what we say, and so on. However, the focus is almost always on harming someone else. We sometimes forget the same is true for ourselves. The way we think and speak to ourselves can dictate how we live our lives. It is something we rarely think about but can have a tremendous effect on our self-esteem and outlook on life. We interpret everything we go through and see, and when we negatively do that, we start to feel differently. The

There’s a common misconception that depression is just being sad or feeling sorry for yourself. The truth is that there is so much more to depression than just “feeling sad.” As somebody with bipolar disorder who has been going through a depressive episode lately, let me share with you some of the other ways that depression can affect you.  Loss of Energy People with depression are often accused of being lazy when they stop doing self-care or other “normal” tasks. In reality, depr

Depression is acknowledged as one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States. Depression is known as a mood disorder that can completely disrupt your life and the life of those you love the most. There are different classifications of Depression, but all classifications have similar effects on how you feel, think, and act: Just a few signs and indicators of Depression are: Unexplainable fatigue Loss of appetite Feeling restless Feeling sad and empty constant