Depression is a mood disorder, and is characterized by low moods, apathy, sleep problems, decreased interests, feelings of guilt, feelings of hopelessness, low energy level, poor concentration, poor appetite, and thoughts of self-harm. Depression is also known as major depressive disorder. In this article, I discuss how depression develops as illustrated in a flowchart. Here is […]
Does Chronic Stress Lead to Anxiety or Depression?
Stress is part of everyday life for everyone…we all have disappointments, make our mistakes, and endure daily mishaps. Perhaps you lost your keys today and it made you late for work…maybe you let a friend down and are now feeling guilty about it…or maybe you are just experiencing a lot of pressure and deadlines at […]
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Do People With Depression Often Take Shortcuts?
Asking this question is indicative of society’s view of depression and mental illness in general. Shortcuts have a negative connotation, as it implies that those who take shortcuts are not doing the necessary work for a desired outcome. In addition, those who take shortcuts have outcomes that are attained at the expense of someone else, […]
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What is the association between antidepressants and suicide?
The increased risk of suicide in children and adolescents taking antidepressant medications when compared to placebo is well established (Hamad, 2004). This led to the FDA Black Box warnings in the mid-2000s, serving as a warning that suicide is increased when antidepressants are prescribed to youths. So what is the association of antidepressants and suicide […]
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Study shows two different types of depression may be addressed with different antidepressants
A big problem with treatment of depression with antidepressants is that it is literally a guessing game, as there are dozens of antidepressants to choose from. There is no scientific process in choosing which antidepressant to start…basically, psychiatrists choose the antidepressant they are most comfortable prescribing. However, this guessing game has bad outcomes, as most […]
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What is the association between antidepressants and violent behavior?
The recent news of a Germanwings pilot with depression who appeared to commit murder-suicide has people wondering about what could cause this. All we know from news reports is that he was treated for “suicidal tendencies,” and received psychotherapy, or counseling. But nothing has been reported about whether he took antidepressant medication. It’s a valid […]
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Your Stress Alter Ego
On the outside, we all react the same to stress: Our heart rate increases, breath quickens, muscles tense and we break into a mean sweat. On the inside? Well that varies by individual experience. Your approach – whether it’s to panic, break down into tears, or completely snap – is something scientists recognize as ‘reactivity’. […]
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Every year thinking about the winter makes me sad and depressed
Every year thinking about the winter makes me sad and depressed Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from George in Ontario. It’s summertime here in Canada and every year thinking about the winter makes me sad and depressed. I’ve tried to think positive, but I can’t get over the fact that the […]
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What Is The Difference Between Anxiety And Depression?
Anxiety is the fear of some unknown or future threat, whereas depression is feeling blue and having low moods. Anxiety is worry about the future, whereas depression is regret about the past. Anxiety makes you worry, whereas depression makes you sad. Anxiety makes your fret over things, whereas depression makes you not care. Anxiety is […]
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What Are Some Techniques To Help With Anxiety? What Are Some Coping Skills For Anxiety?
Ask some people this question, and they will tell you to just “snap out of it.” However, as someone who recovered from anxiety as a sufferer and someone who treated anxiety as a psychiatrist, “snapping out of it”is certainly not the answer. The sheer intensity of the ruminating and maladaptive thoughts just churns in your […]
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