Unlike with a cold or flu, we can’t say for certain, “Symptoms will last for three to seven days.”
Depression is something that needs to be addressed. But not everyone knows when to seek professional help. We spoke with Dr. Margaret Seide, MS, MD, who specializes in depression about when it’s time to speak to a professional.
When you're in the midst of a depressive episode, it is not the time to date.
Even if you are genuinely worried that things won't be okay or that he won't pull out of this, you can't show any of that. He needs you to stay calm when he is panicking. Don't you need the same?
Humans are susceptible to depression at any age, but life tends to throw us particular curveballs and changes related to the decade of life we’re in. Did you worry about boys rejecting you between the ages of 1 and 10? Not likely. And did you worry about your relationships ending in divorce when you were […]
This article is not for individuals who are chemically depressed. People suffering from chemical depression do require medication, and the tips in this article could only be marginally helpful without proper treatment. As for individuals who are not chemically depressed, but do suffer from mild depression, it’s amazing how one small adjustment could improve things. […]
If you do suffer from depression, hopefully, you are in counseling so you can determine if it’s a result of brain chemistry and must be treated with medication, or a result of circumstances in your life. Regardless of the cause of your depression, there are certain habits that can make it worse—even if you are […]
Read about one woman's challenges and successes with her ongoing battle with depression in this interview.