depression

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

Day 229
It’s funny how I spent two years thinking about killing myself, only to now be afraid of dying. And just to set the record straigt I never WANTED to kill myself–If I did, I would have done it by now. It was more of a curiosity than anything else, which is something I grew up to realize is not particularly normal. But now I’m medicated and everything is fine.
By Frank 4 years ago in Psyche
Between Blue Lines
Is it Selfish... ...to want to end your life? Many philosophers have suggested yes. But I'm not sure that matters in the moment of deep emotional affliction. Yet it has often been the very thing that kept me from crossing the line from one life to the next. If that belief helps you stay alive then it serves a holy purpose, but what happens when the guilt isn't enough to keep you going? What happens when the threat of hell and judgement isn't sufficient to override the dark cravings of death? If you're reading this then you've probably lived long enough to know that life gets problematic. Messy. Occasionally the mess becomes overwhelming. It becomes too much to process; to carry.
By HeyItsPhephen4 years ago in Psyche
Counseling Is Listening Or Is It?
Before counseling, I was blaming the pandemic! It was what my mind kept telling me! I still think it's mostly true. In my life, many people I know are not operating the same as before the pandemic. How could they?
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
Getting Out of Bed is an Accomplishment
It's been almost a week now since I've left the safety of my cotton dungeon. My thoughts are slow, except for the intrusive ones, piercing my brain like knives, rendering me physically unable to move.
By K.M. Green4 years ago in Psyche
Depression: A Common but Treatable
Depression is a mental illness that causes people to feel sad and hopeless for long periods of time. It can interfere with a person's ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy life. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Each year, it affects millions of Americans.
By Bryan4 years ago in Psyche
Depression is currently one of the most widespread mental illnesses
Depression is currently one of the most widespread mental illnesses in the world, and 6.7 percent of the American population will suffer from depression any given year. One would think that people would understand depression, considering how common it really is — but this is clearly not the case.
By Gina Stefan4 years ago in Psyche
Depression Tells Me To Write
Depression tells me to write. It also tells me I have nothing worth writing. When did you accept that you have depression?
By Billie4 years ago in Psyche
Ten Things Help to Fight with Depression
In any case, there are little advances you can take care of to help you with feeling more in control and work on your general energy of thriving. Explore to sort out techniques for getting these frameworks together with a definitive objective that ganders at for you.
By Willing Ways4 years ago in Psyche
The Art of Pretending You are Fine.
If you look at me you will probably think that I am okay. I look pretty put together. In reality, I am far from okay. Sure I get up and go to work every day but I do not want to be there. I have a good life. I have a good family and I love my friends. I like my job and enjoy it but I would rather be somewhere else. Where that somewhere else is I do not know. I was always good at running away.
By Nat 4 years ago in Psyche
What causes Depression?
Depression comes in different levels for different people. Medical experts tell us that we're depressed if we do the following: 1) sleep too much 2) lose excessive weight 3) look and feel lifeless 4) no interest in life.
By Gina Stefan4 years ago in Psyche
Nine Self Solutions that help Reducing the Symptoms of Depression
Next are the nine extraordinary ways a deterred individual can participate in personal growth to scratch. 1. Get Some Exercise
By Willing Ways4 years ago in Psyche
Avoid These 4 Things For Happier Life
I once thought that I would never experience true happiness. I felt alone. I was perplexed. I was also feeling overpowered. Fortunately, as I peered inside, things started to change. I came to understand that I was the cause of my pain. I also discovered what was keeping me from appreciating life.
By Michael V4 years ago in Psyche