For the first 15 years of my life, I was a relatively happy person. But about the time my parents got divorced, I became angry and cynical. Now I realize that I was…
Tag: depression
I Removed ‘Functioning’ From My ‘Functioning Depression’
I was laid off last week. The last time I was laid off, I was in my early twenties. That was over twenty years ago. I didn’t have a mortgage and I…
My Skin’s On Too Tight
I hit rock bottom when I wept watching Xena: Warrior Princess. It was June 18, 2001. (I know because I just looked it up on IMDb.) I’d been a fan of the television series…
The Tragic Reality Behind Medications That Treat Depression
The Germanwings air catastrophe of March 2015 was unfathomable. Evidence has revealed the co-pilot deliberately flew the plane into the mountain, killing 144 passengers and 6 crew members. My deepest empathy and prayers go to those…
The Relentless Fatigue Of Depression
If you look up the common symptoms of depression on a major health website, you’ll see words near the top of the lists such as “sad,” “hopeless,” and “irritable.” Those are all…
11 Tiny Things That Really Help Depression
Depression hurts — it’s a private and lonely battle that takes place somewhere on the invisible battlefield of the psyche. Not like a wrenching cough with slimy phlegm, or a broken leg…
5 Ways To Protect Your Daughter In An Era Of Record-High Teen Suicide Rates
When you hear a parent wondering how they can protect their daughter, a lot of people’s minds automatically go to thinking about the way that boys may prey upon the girl or…
4 Subtle Signs Of Depression That Manifest Themselves Silently
How long had I been depressed before the days when I couldn’t stop crying? How long had the subtle signs of depression been with me before I wondered if I should end…
6 Tiny Warning Signs Of Depression That Mean It’s Getting Worse
Depression can be very subtle in its appearance in your life. A lot of times, people think they’re sad or depressed because of a certain situation or having a case of the…
9 Signs Of Depression In Men (And Why Guys Show They’re Depressed So Differently)
Depression is a common yet severe mental disorder that affects many worldwide. Depression can have severe symptoms such as disordered thinking and feeling and the inability to perform and/or complete daily activities….