depression
It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.
Depression
I was normal once. I know I was; I had a reasonably normal and stable family unit. I was loved and cared for; I never went without. I had everything I needed, although not knowing at the time. I never fell on hard times, but learnt life's hard lessons fast. I was never wrapped in cotton wool, but my parents tried to protect me from the harsh reality of the world.
By Daniel Clare6 years ago in Psyche
When Is a Disability Not a Disability?
His formal diagnosis was in 1989, but he had been struggling far longer than that. Depression continues to strangle his potential and smother all joy. Counselor after counselor, doctor after doctor, every medication known to man, two hospital stays—nothing has diminished half a century of torment.
By Joelle White6 years ago in Psyche
The Dangerous Liaison
The Dangerous Liaison She placed the stack neatly aside with all forms diligently signed and dated. The inbox was cleared. Being finally rested, her tasks of staying on top of duties and focusing on executions became briefly easier. A few patient callbacks, an 8-page disability form to fill out, a doctor to connect with, seven notes to complete, and two test results to review and relay would round off the already pregnant day. The flood waters would rise as soon as bucketing the boat stopped. Tonight would haunt her this threat of capsizing tomorrow as every evening had since her practice was created.
By Jean Robey6 years ago in Psyche
Coping with Depression
Before I understood what was happening, I found myself going through intense moments of silence. I don't mean quite literally, but in the times where I would lay in bed for hours for no reason, staring at the ceiling with empty thoughts, I knew it would spell trouble.
By Jessica Jane6 years ago in Psyche
Living with Depression and Anxiety
Depression. Anxiety. Both seem like a pretty easy words to define. According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, Depression is defined as a mood disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, etc.
By Mikyah Henderson6 years ago in Psyche
The Fight Back
The loneliest road to walk is the road that leads to a place of isolation and an acute loneliness, brought on through the parasite force known as depression. You’re stuck inside a shell that has cracked and is seeping the most destructive emotions, tearing at your body and mind, and no matter how hard you try you just cannot shake it loose.
By Stephen Doheny6 years ago in Psyche
Diary of a Working Housewife
Monday September 16th, 7 AM: This morning on the way to dropping off my children, one at school and the other at grandma's house, I got an article alert from Medium Daily Digest on my phone that caught my attention. "You Might Not Actually Be Struggling with Depression, But You May Be Dealing With Depression's Lesser Known Evil Twin," Written by Benjamin Sledge.
By Azaris Morales6 years ago in Psyche
Why Is Depression So Depressing?
I just had a conversation with a guy I met in my neighborhood recently. You know, just a small conversation as he passed by my place as I was bringing my dog back from taking a major shit. He asks me how I'm doing. I say, "umm ok" and kind of wiggle my head back and forth in a figure 8 as I rack my brain trying to figure out how I'm really doing. I like to be honest you know? But I couldn't find anything to complain about. Things have finally become on the quiet side for me after years worth of what some might call "Depression." Have I been depressed? I guess so. I know I've been sad. There was a lot of crying going on, on the daily. I mean I just found out that my entire family and every friend I have ever had spent the last 40 years thinking something about me that wasn't true. And there was no way possible for me to be able to go back in time and change that. So yea, I have spent the last few years being "depressed." Again I say, "I guess," because when I think about depression I kind of feel like I don't really know the definition to the word. What is depression? Is it a bad thing? Sure I'll tell you I was depressed, but do I have to also agree with others' immediate thoughts saying that it is a bad thing? The stigma that goes along with admitting you're depressed? That something went wrong in your life and now things are bad and that's all a bad thing and now we shall treat you bad and you will be bad and so on? And did I have a good enough reason to be depressed?
By MCBerthaG Divinity6 years ago in Psyche
