by Carrie | Mar 16, 2022 | Depression
Most people experience some version of the “winter blues.” For some people, however, it is a debilitating mental condition. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression. The official name is Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern. It can emerge...
by Carrie | Jul 11, 2021 | Depression
Happiness and depression should be opposite ends of the spectrum. After all, if you’re happy, then you shouldn’t be depressed, right? Not so fast. It’s not uncommon for people to appear happy on the outside but still be depressed on the inside. There’s a term that...
by Carrie | Jun 27, 2021 | Depression
Americans seem to have a tug-of-war relationship with sleep. It seems that a new sleep-related benefit is discovered each month — followed by a slew of clickbait articles. The next phase of the cycle is the multiple pledges from people wishing to settle into regular...
by Carrie | Jun 12, 2021 | Depression
Identifying mental health issues is not like identifying a physical problem. Both efforts can be challenging, but there are typically more obstacles when dealing with a psychological disorder. And there are many statistics documenting how little we often know about...
by Carrie | May 29, 2021 | Depression
More than 16 million adults struggle with major depressive disorder in the United States. It’s been studied in-depth and more people are aware of depression than ever before. Yet, many myths still persist when it comes to depression. These include how it develops and...
by Carrie | Feb 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression
Anxiety is about more than merely being nervous or worried, especially when dealing with anxiety-provoking situations. Along those same lines, depression is about more than being sad or feeling blue. What’s more; is that both of them are increasingly common,...
by Carrie | Jan 22, 2020 | Depression
Hopelessness, sadness, emptiness are all words frequently associated with depression. When you struggle with depression, it only makes sense that you want to know whether or not it can get better. Even if you’ve been depressed for years, and are “used to”...
by Blue Boat Counseling | Mar 21, 2019 | Depression
Your mind can be your own worst enemy when you are dealing with depression symptoms. The emotional overwhelm is bad enough. Then, depressing thoughts exacerbate the situation. In fact, you can get stuck in an emotional whirlpool by going over and over those thoughts...
by Blue Boat Counseling | Feb 17, 2019 | Depression
You’ve noticed there’s something “off” about your partner or someone you love lately, but you can’t put your finger on it. They seem withdrawn and more reserved than normal. Like when it’s time to get up in the morning, they stay in bed much later than...
by Blue Boat Counseling | Oct 16, 2018 | Depression
You’ve heard of depression and how common symptoms include feeling sad or down in the dumps. These symptoms often go unnoticed or are misinterpreted as being caused by other problems, not depression. Here are some subtle signs of depression that often go overlooked....
