Do you feel “off” lately? Like something is wrong, but you can’t pinpoint what it is. You’re just feeling down. Although you may be on anti-depressants, you may be experiencing a depressive episode. Anti-depressants are not a magic pill that takes depression away and heals you overnight. Depression is still there under the surface. …
Depression
Depression comes with a host of different symptoms that manifest themselves differently in each individual. One of the tell-tale signs of depression is social isolation. When depression is at it’s worst without treatment, it can unintentionally ruin relationships. Those who sink into depressive states often isolate themselves from friends and society in general in order …
The state of your mental health is everything in life! When your mind is not feeling the best, your physical body, the decisions you make, and the actions you take are determined by your present state of mind. If you struggle with mental health issues of any kind from mild anxiety to bipolar disorder, you …
Recently, my doctor increased my dosage of Zoloft to 200 mg… The maximum dosage for this class of antidepressants. In a figurative sense, it was a hard pill to swallow. I couldn’t believe my anxiety and depression has gotten so out of control that a lower dose doesn’t do anything for me anymore. It …
Feeling more depressed than usual lately? You’re not alone! According to recent research, depression rates have increased three times over where they were before the 2020 pandemic. The pandemic is to blame of course! Stay-at-home orders, financial strain (less than $5,000 in savings), and exposure to increased stressors were cited as the reasoning behind …