Pets and depression The positive effects of having a beloved petArchaeologists have found pet remains with mummies going back as far as the ancient Egyptians. The human-animal bond can come in many forms, from cuddly kittens to lizards or birds. Many humans love to care for and spend time with animals and over time a
May 29, 2020
Depression misconceptions are widespread Breaking the stigma around misconceptionsWhen you are living with depression and/or anxiety, everyday tasks can be a struggle. There were many weeks I did not shower or do laundry. And days I could not get out of bed. It can be quite a task just to perform the basic functions and
May 22, 2020
The journey to find a good therapist Searching for a therapistWhether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, or feel like you may just need to talk about what is happening in your life with someone outside your social circle, therapy can be an incredibly helpful tool in finding our way through life. For
May 15, 2020
The link between depression and anger We don’t often consider anger when looking at depressionWe’ve all seen comedies about people that are ordered to go to anger management classes and howled at how all the little things fuel their rage. People’s tones of voices set them off. Children cause them to curse and an encounter
May 8, 2020
The reality of postpartum depression A postpartum depression disclaimerI just want to mention that I understand that the process of bringing life into this world is unique to every situation and every person involved. No two experiences are the same. I know that some people don’t relate to the intense struggle I felt in the
May 1, 2020
Really understanding depression and anxiety What understanding depression and anxiety is missingDepression and anxiety have unfortunately become very commonplace in our society. Even pop culture has picked up the odd reference to “being depressed”, or “popping pills” for anxiety. Yet still, there are surprisingly few honest and helpful narratives out there about these conditions. And
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