You expect having a child to be one of the happiest moments of their life. That can make it all the more stifling when you find yourself suffering from postpartum depression. Many mothers feel a sense of guilt, that their postpartum depression must be their fault. This could not be farther from the truth.
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Understanding Dysthymia: Persistent Depression
Depression can take on many forms. It behaves differently for different individuals, but there are also different types of depression diagnoses. Although most people think of major depressive disorder — characterized by major depressive episodes that may last for a period of a few weeks, persistent depression is equally valid and impacts 2.5% of Americans
Read MoreWhat Is “High Functioning” Mental Illness
One of the biggest disservices you can do to your mental health is to decide that you don’t need help because your mental health isn’t “as bad as others.” Everyone experiences mental illness differently. Environmental factors, support networks, financial status, and personal sensitivities can all impact how someone reacts to a depressive or anxious episode,
Read MoreHow Long Does Postpartum Depression Last?
Having a child can be a wonderful experience, but it is certain to have a profound impact on your life and on your body. Your sleep schedule, daily routine, your finances, hormonal balance, and even your sex life may all be altered after the birth of your child. Roughly 60-80% of mothers develop postpartum “blues”
Read MoreSymptoms of Depression in Men vs. Women
Nearly 10% of all American adults suffer from some form of depression, whether it be major depression, dysthymia, or bipolar disorder. Depressive mental illnesses are extremely common, affecting 3.5% of American men and 5.92% of American women in 2019 alone. But symptoms will look different between men and women. In this blog, we’ll break down
Read MoreWhat are the Physical Symptoms of Depression?
When your mental health suffers, it isn’t just about your emotions or mental state. You often suffer physical symptoms, as well. This is certainly true of depression, a mental illness that affects 15 million adults in the United States. Depression has even been found to be the leading cause of disability for adults between the
Read MoreChronic Illness and Depression – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
The Link between Chronic Illness and Mental health A chronic illness lasts for a very long time, and rarely can be fully cured. It can drain someone’s physical strength, and now research is showing how it affects mental health as well. About 1/3 of people with a chronic illness experience depression (source). Breakdown of depression
Read MoreHow to Stop Procrastinating and Conquer your To-Do List
We all do it- watch as the big deadline approaches, our anxiety rising but our bodies not jumping to action. Then, an hour before it’s due, panic takes hold, and you finish your assignment in a caffeine-induced haze. Procrastinating is a widespread problem, with about 20% of adults being chronic procrastinators (source). It’s worse for
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Postpartum Depression
The time around pregnancy, birth, and post-birth is one filled with mixed emotions: joy, terror, excitement, dread. These are all normal responses to bringing a new life into the world, but sometimes they can grow out of control and begin to do harm to your mental and physical health. When this happens, Postpartum Depression can
Read MoreAt Home Coping Mechanisms for Depression
Don’t let Depression Stop You: How to Keep Living Your Best Life in the Face of Depression When you’re feeling good about the direction of your life and mental health, the last thing you want is depression to rear its ugly head. You’re reaching your goals, strengthening connections, feeling excited about the future, when all
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