Depression is a terrible beast. One moment you think you have it under control with medication. The next, you’re faced with slowly building symptoms of depression that creep up out of nowhere. Its a common misconception that depression medication will completely alleviate depression. However, depression is still there and you’re still susceptible to depressive episodes …
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. There are unexpected situations that leave us feeling anxious sometimes. Then there are those who are diagnosed with one or more forms of anxiety disorders. With anxiety disorders, it can be hard to spot what triggered the anxiety to begin with. But you’re not alone! Anxiety is one …
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Do I have social anxiety?” Social anxiety is a specific form of anxiety. Those with social anxiety are not shy, rude, antisocial, or introverted. They simply become overwhelmed with fear in situations where they have to interact with other people. The signs of social anxiety are not always easy …
There’s something about writing. When you write your thoughts down with pen and paper, you have to slow your mind down to think about what to write. Journaling for your mental health is one of many ways to work through common symptoms of depression, anxiety, baby blues, and more! It’s ok to take some mental …
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 …