The Epidemic of Panic Everyone seems to be anxious these days. Everything in our society is moving faster, and you are just expected to keep up. Getting the kids off to school every morning, being on time to work, making sure your bills are paid, and taking in the tragedies on the evening news all combine to create tension. You …
How Severe Can Depression Get?
How Severe Can Depression Get? The intensity of depression varies greatly depending on a number of factors. Its primary source isn’t known, but elements such as environment, life events, loneliness, stress, unemployment, or being in an unhealthy relationship can all impact its severity. Generally, it does not result from a single event, but from a combination of recent events and other longer-term …
Who’s Number One?
Who’s Number One? Of course, YOU are number one! You should never think that someone else is better than you are. You just need to teach yourself how to see the wonderful things that are inside you. You Were Number One from Day One! When you were born, you didn’t even know that you considered yourself number one. Everything you …
How Can I Make Tomorrow Better than Today?
How Can I Make Tomorrow Better than Today? So you had a bad day or two, or maybe more than that. At this point, you’re beginning to wonder whether it’s ever going to get better. What you may not realize is that the answer to your question is within your own control. If you can get yourself going in a …
Unexpected Panic Triggers
Unexpected Panic Triggers People who experience panic attacks often do not know why they occur. Panic attacks are called attacks because they always come on without warning. They cause people to shake, sweat, and have rapid heartbeats. Often a panic attack is an unknown reaction to a situation that has happened or is about to happen. It is usually caused …
The Roller Coaster of Depression
The Roller Coaster of Depression The up and downs of life are possibly the most distressing part of dealing with depression. Its variable symptoms not only make the experience of depression particularly difficult for the person who is going through it, but they also confuse those who are interacting with them. Whenever a positive change occurs in a depressed person’s …
It’s Not Just About You: How Depression Affects Those We Love
It’s Not Just About You: How Depression Affects Those We Love When you are depressed, you are not the only one who is suffering. Your loved ones are watching you suffer, and your pain hurts them, especially when they can’t help you feel better. There are other ways that your depression can affect your loved ones as well. These are …
5 Ways Depression Hurts Your Health
5 Ways Depression Hurts Your Health When you are depressed, you know there are mental health repercussions. However, did you know that depression can also bring on a number of other illnesses? Below is a list of some of the most common ones. Discover how they may start and what you can do about them. 1. Getting Sick Chronic depression …
How an Anxiety Disorder Is More than Just Being Anxious
How an Anxiety Disorder Is More than Just Being Anxious Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. It is a normal human emotion that helps us move forward in our lives and cope with everyday challenges. Anxiety can motivate us to study for a test or finish a project at work. It is the key to the fight-or-flight response in …
When is Daddy Coming Home?
When is Daddy Coming Home? When parents get divorced, it is difficult for kids of any age. Young children are most at risk of developing anxiety and depression, primarily because they are not old enough to understand the reasons behind their parents’ decision to get a divorce. How parents help their children cope with their divorce will play a key …
