The Unhappy Side of Anti-Depressants

The Unhappy Side of Anti-Depressants More and more people are taking anti-depressant medication every day. While a doctor may give you a prescription for anti-depressants, he may not explain the negative side effects that you can suffer from as a result of taking them. The negative side effects can affect your day-to-day living almost as much as being depressed. Anti-Depressant …

World Disasters Could Be Contributing to Your Depression

World Disasters Could Be Contributing to Your Depression Disasters around the world, whether natural or man-made, seem to be increasing every year, but this should hardly come as a surprise. Consider the ever-growing incidences of school shootings, random bombings at public events, terrorist acts, industrial accidents, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. The media is often blamed for hyping up …

Is it Grief or Depression?

Is it Grief or Depression? Grief and depression are similar feelings. They both make life very stressful and sad. They both can cause insomnia and a poor appetite. While they can co-exist, grief and depression do have some distinct differences. One obvious difference is that while grief can easily bring on depression, depression does not necessarily trigger grief. And extreme …

Chronic Illness and Depression

Chronic Illness and Depression For many people, chronic illness is a way of life. A chronic illness is not necessarily fatal, but it is a condition that likely will last a lifetime. Some examples of chronic illness include diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. They require daily management via diet and exercise, certain specific procedures and usually medication. Without following a …

Why Don’t Depression or Anxiety Medications Work for Everyone?

Why Don’t Depression or Anxiety Medications Work for Everyone? Our society has become reliant on medication over healthy living to feel better — both physically and emotionally. Taking a pill is so much easier than eating right and exercising, so why not? The reason is because healthy living has repeatedly been proven effective for so many health issues — including …