There are many psychological treatments for depression and one of the most effective is CBT. There have been many studies which have shown it to be highly effective at treating depression. In this article I will explain what CBT is and run you through a real life example of how to use it. What Is …
For some people, Zoloft (also known as sertraline) makes them tired and drowsy. It is usually best to take Zoloft at night if you are one of those people. For others it can cause insomnia or interfere with your sleep. If that is you then taking it in the morning may be best. It is …
Taking supplements for depression should not be considered as a one stop cure. While they can certainly assist brain function and mental illness treatment they are usually used in combination with more traditional treatments. Personally, I take several supplements from the below list every day and I swear by them, but I do this in …
High functioning depression is actually not even recognized as a clinical disorder. Often people who have high functioning depression are diagnosed with PDD, or persistent depressive disorder. In fact, a lot of mental health professionals prefer to use the term PDD instead of high functioning depression. High functioning depression is typically less debilitating than major …
You will notice on my website that there aren’t a lot of product recommendations. This is because I only recommend products that I have bought and used. I’m not interested in selling my soul to promote garbage products to try to make a buck, I would rather stick with the honest approach and only recommend …
Depression is a common mental illness that negatively affects the way you feel and the way you view others and the world around you. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, sadness and unhappiness are commonplace for depression sufferers. Often these feelings grow worse and compound on themselves if left untreated. It is estimated that around 280 …
These are my personal tips for how to overcome depression without medication, learned from my many years of dealing with depression and anxiety. Medication is not the only answer I’m not advising anyone to stop taking their medication as that is a decision between you and your doctor, but for me personally antidepressants have not …
Diet and nutrition play a big role in our mental health and any depression treatment plan should include a better diet, rich in depression fighting foods. In fact, a study found that people could even achieve total remission from their depression symptoms simply by changing their diet. For a lot of those who didn’t achieve …
Although a lot of improvement has been made in recent times, depression is still a subject that is not spoken about enough. It has a major impact not just on the person suffering from depression, but also those closest to them. Being able to support someone with depression or other mental illnesses is a difficult …
I hear a lot of debate regarding which treatment people should choose. Let me start by saying I am not a medical professional. I am someone who has suffered from depression for a long time, and have personally undergone both TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) and ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). Here I will share my experiences and …
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