depression

It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.

Hi, I'm CJ and I Am Depressed
Hi, my name is CJ and I am depressed or to be more specific, have High Functioning Depression (HFD). Let's start from the beginning, shall we?
By femme fatale6 years ago in Psyche
How It Feels
Depression. According to Wikipedia this is what it means: Depression (mood), a state of low mood and aversion to activity.
By C.J.B6 years ago in Psyche
Mental Wellbeing is Very Important During Pregnancy
It is generally said that the pregnancy phase is the happiest period in a woman's life, because of all the attention and pampering that women get. But it can vary from person to person. Considering physical health, some pregnant women might develop diabetes when pregnant. Likewise, there are high chances that pregnancy will take a toll on mental health also, so it is essential to take care of one's mood; emotions are very important.
By Lara Buck6 years ago in Psyche
Living with Depression and Anxiety
Depression. Anxiety. Both seem like a pretty easy words to define. According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, Depression is defined as a mood disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, etc.
By Mikyah Henderson6 years ago in Psyche
The Fight Back
The loneliest road to walk is the road that leads to a place of isolation and an acute loneliness, brought on through the parasite force known as depression. You’re stuck inside a shell that has cracked and is seeping the most destructive emotions, tearing at your body and mind, and no matter how hard you try you just cannot shake it loose.
By Stephen Doheny6 years ago in Psyche
Diary of a Working Housewife
Monday September 16th, 7 AM: This morning on the way to dropping off my children, one at school and the other at grandma's house, I got an article alert from Medium Daily Digest on my phone that caught my attention. "You Might Not Actually Be Struggling with Depression, But You May Be Dealing With Depression's Lesser Known Evil Twin," Written by Benjamin Sledge.
By Azaris Morales6 years ago in Psyche
Off
OFF by Andre N. Jones CHARACTERS DODSON CARR A pilot. A drunk. Conflicted by guilt and his inner demons.
By Andre N Jones6 years ago in Psyche
Why Is Depression So Depressing?
I just had a conversation with a guy I met in my neighborhood recently. You know, just a small conversation as he passed by my place as I was bringing my dog back from taking a major shit. He asks me how I'm doing. I say, "umm ok" and kind of wiggle my head back and forth in a figure 8 as I rack my brain trying to figure out how I'm really doing. I like to be honest you know? But I couldn't find anything to complain about. Things have finally become on the quiet side for me after years worth of what some might call "Depression." Have I been depressed? I guess so. I know I've been sad. There was a lot of crying going on, on the daily. I mean I just found out that my entire family and every friend I have ever had spent the last 40 years thinking something about me that wasn't true. And there was no way possible for me to be able to go back in time and change that. So yea, I have spent the last few years being "depressed." Again I say, "I guess," because when I think about depression I kind of feel like I don't really know the definition to the word. What is depression? Is it a bad thing? Sure I'll tell you I was depressed, but do I have to also agree with others' immediate thoughts saying that it is a bad thing? The stigma that goes along with admitting you're depressed? That something went wrong in your life and now things are bad and that's all a bad thing and now we shall treat you bad and you will be bad and so on? And did I have a good enough reason to be depressed?
By MCBerthaG Divinity6 years ago in Psyche
No Soy Loca (I Am Not Crazy)
The first time I admitted to my father I was going through a depressive episode he looked at me with concerned in his eyes. The words that followed made me instantly regret ever saying a word.
By Alexa Callaway6 years ago in Psyche
Mentally Ill? Or Perhaps...
I’m on a mission... This mission started about 17 years ago when I first got diagnosed with depression. And now at 25 years old, I’m just recently recognizing that I’m on this mission. And with a clearer sight of it, I realize it has only just begun.
By Brendan Styles6 years ago in Psyche
The Summer that Depression Decided to Stay
This is a brief description of my personal experience with depression year-round. In my experience with depression, the winter months are the hardest. It's dark all the time, you need layers and layers just to be comfortable outside, and, mostly, you just don't want to go outside. The gas bill gets higher and higher every day, because you have to have the heating on. It all causes a huge struggle for me and my depression. I remember sitting down with my counsellor some time in February after a huge breakdown and telling him, "It's ok, because summer's coming and I always feel better in summer!"
By Gabe6 years ago in Psyche
The Suicide Attempt That Backfired
I grew up in a house full of strangers: the only thing we truly had in common was our DNA. One brother was older by twelve years; my other brother was younger by three years.
By Penny White6 years ago in Psyche