For many people who suffer with stigma of depression it often comes with feelings of shame and guilt. When we have these feelings often it keeps us from seeking treatment. Many of us misunderstand depression. Most everyone suffers some type of mental
I know from personal experience that people eating while depressed can lead to unhealthy habits. In the depth of my depression I ate myself to almost 300 pounds! Eating While Depressed I have always been overweight, buy my thinking was if I’m overweight no one would
There are several signs of clinical depression that help a healthcare professional determine if a person is suffering from depression. In general, a person must have five (or more) of the symptoms listed below during the same two-week period. These symptoms must
Depression Warning Signs There are several signs of clinical depression that help healthcare professionals determine if a person is suffering from depression. In general a person must have five or more …during a two-week period…To
With todays economy people are so depressed they are commiting suicide. Preventing these acts is soon becoming a critical task for our society. Teenagers is one group that need the most help. The numbers are shocking of teenage suicide. Catching the signs of
Some types of stress is good for you. such as a deadline at work, planning a wedding or doing a report for school. But if the stress does not subside it can lead to depression . How Does Stress Affect Health Too
The Sexual Abuser I have talked to many childhood sexual abuse survivors, who say they wish they could confront their abuser. I did confront my first abuser, while in a mental health hospital. It was not everything
There are many things in our lives that can cause stress. There are the normal stresses we face; job interview, taking a test, or maybe running a race. These are short-term stresses. Long-term (chronic) stress can be caused by
Being Admitted to a Mental Health Hospital Being admitted to a mental health hospital can be a scary thing. I have gone in three times voluntarily and once involuntary. I want to share my experience with
Asking for what you need or want is one of the hardest things to do sometimes. You feel people close to you should know what you need. That is how I felt. Also, because I was co-dependant I felt I should always do for others and never ask for anything for myself. Asking