depression

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

9 Signs You Might Have Depression
1. Suicidal Thoughts Let's jump to what I feel is the most important sign of them all. Suicide. If you are feeling like death is an option, let alone the only option, then you should seek immediate help from a physician. If you have not considered committing suicide, but rather pictured different ways of dying, you should really contact a physician.
By Amidst the Sunset7 years ago in Psyche
Welcome to My Mind
In case you haven't read, "Me, Ellen, and The Girl I Wish I Never Liked," I liked a girl when I was in a play back in 2015 and she ended up going with another gal. Now I know what you're thinking, "Don, that was just a crush," "Why do you act like you were going to marry her?" "You're just overreacting," it's okay. I faced enough of those comments already, so if you're thinking it as you read this, it's nothing new. Anyway, after that happened, I was really depressed about it and I thought I was getting better about a few months later... or so I thought.
By Don Anderson II7 years ago in Psyche
Reintegrating After a Long Depressive Episode
If you suffer from severe anxiety and/or depression, the term "isolation" may have a different connotation for you than most. If you understand what I'm talking about, then this is the article may interest you.
By Eva Berryhill7 years ago in Psyche
Growing Up in the Ballet Industry
I always felt like I was a bit different to the other kids my age when I was growing up. I became more acutely aware of this when I was at high school. I remember regularly feeling down, but I could never understand why.
By Heather Spencer7 years ago in Psyche
Depression, Anxiety, & the Troubles That Ail Us!
About a month ago I suffered a major anxiety attack. I was at work doing my thing and everything was fine... until I went outside to water the flowers and BAM it hit me!! It hit me like a ton of bricks!
By Alyse McDonald7 years ago in Psyche
I'm Not Lazy, I'm Depressed
This is not an excuse. This is an explanation. There are so many things I want to do. I can talk to you for hours upon hours about the items on my bucket list. Even from a day-to-day perspective, there are several things I like to get done. Have you ever gotten something accomplished? It's a great feeling right? Well, I too enjoy that feeling of accomplishment and success.
By Jonathan Miciano7 years ago in Psyche
Depression Pt. 2
When you are low, you don’t really want to do anything. You just want to lay in bed and sleep. Truth be told, it is bad for you when you just keep sleeping. I have done it many times in the past. I realized it isn’t good. Every time I woke up I would feel even more sleepy than before. When sleeping so much, you won’t eat. Your body does need nutrition. It is important to eat, even if you wake up and eat then fall asleep again. It is still good to eat no matter what happens.
By Jasmin Eddy7 years ago in Psyche
3 Ways Writing Helped Me Through My Depression
I'm sure everyone on this platform writes about a topic they are passionate about. As you can tell from most of my posts (more like all of them haha!), I struggle with anxiety and depression. I found writing down what I was feeling really helped me. Without further ado, here are three ways writing helped me through my hardest times:
By jenna j 7 years ago in Psyche
Depression
Everyone has their different ways of dealing with depression. Some things may work for you and other things may not work at all. First thing first. Don't cut. Don't make scars on your body because you are depressed. You are a beautiful person whether you are a male or female. You are beautiful and cutting doesn't help. It may feel like it does, but it doesn't. My little sister used to cut because of what happened in our life. Now she is doing better after finding someone to talk about what is happening.
By Jasmin Eddy7 years ago in Psyche
Depression...
Depression. What can be done to help it or mask its pain? Take medication? Go to therapy? We are advised to do these things to numb the pain, to bury the demons we try so hard to get rid of. We are advised that the professionals know how we feel, how we function, and how we live. But in fact, we are the only ones who know how it is to live with demons that eat us from the inside out!
By Courtney Regan7 years ago in Psyche
A Day in the Life of Depression
What does depression look like? Does it look like 3 aM nights crying because you just want the hurting to stop? Sometimes. Does it look like lashing out on your friends and family because the pain inside you hurts so much you don't even know what to do anymore? Again, sometimes. Here's what it looks like in a day.
By Sarah7 years ago in Psyche
Recovering
When you've spent almost eight years contemplating how the lives of those you love would change if you were to suddenly end your own life, chances are you're probably as fucked up as I am.
By Audrey E7 years ago in Psyche