by Carrie | Apr 24, 2023 | Depression, General Mental Health
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition. As the name implies, it can impact a person’s ability to stay calm and focused. Bipolar, on the other hand, is a mood-based disorder. Its hallmark involves manic and depressive episodes. They...
by Carrie | Mar 27, 2023 | Depression
As many as three out of four new mothers experience what is euphemistically called “the baby blues.” This could involve crying spells, insomnia, moodiness, and more for as many as two weeks. As challenging as this can feel, it is not the same as Postpartum Depression....
by Carrie | Mar 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression
Do you google your symptoms sometimes? Have you found it to be helpful? Or has it only confused you further? It’s not unusual to be a little lost when you google your own symptoms, especially when so many different conditions share similar symptoms. You end up...
by Carrie | Dec 8, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression
Do you google your symptoms sometimes? Have you found it to be helpful? Or has it only confused you further? It’s not unusual to be a little lost when you google your own symptoms, especially when so many different conditions share similar symptoms. You end up...
by Carrie | Nov 15, 2022 | Depression
Depression affects around 40 million US adults every year. It is estimated that around 10% of American adults suffer from some sort of depressive disorder, whether that is clinical depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety-related disorders. As it impacts so many of...
by Carrie | Nov 11, 2022 | Depression
It can be incredible to recognize how many people love to help others. This reality is reaffirming and comforting. However, it does not mean we always get it right when it comes to help and support. In many cases, it is far more complex than a donation or an...
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...
