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: The Real Struggle
When I was a child, I can remember people talking about depression and the effects of it. Of course I was too young to understand what they were talking about. As I got older, I started to hear more and more of the word; depression. I didn’t really know what the definition of it was until I looked it up on the internet when I was about 15. I suspected I had something similar to this but couldn’t fathom the thought of myself being depressed. I was young, well taken care of, had everything I ever wanted. I had an awesome family and a great group of friends ... but why was I feeling the way I was?
By Sara Carr8 years ago in Psyche
I Woke up Like This
“I WOKE UP LIKE THIS” (Feb. 2017) I hesitate to share this photo. In fact, this photo was taken in February 2011. I’ve hesitated for six years.
By kmcaulley8 years ago in Psyche
Being Happy
What is happy? Everyone has different definitions for that five letter word. The medical term is defined as endorphins being released in the brain making you feel good. When I was about ten years old, I lost the ability to produce those endorphins. Being a victim of bullying throughout my childhood left me with this disease of not being “happy.” I fell in love with music and theatre but other people who shared the same interests were better than me and they made sure I knew it. I lost all motivation to do simple things such as shower, eat, clean my room, or taking care of my well being in general. I ended up slowly loosing my happiness little by little and because of that, I didn't realize the damage that was being done. It took me until I was crying myself to sleep and slicing my own skin for the ability to breath to realize, I am not okay.
By Kat Tzaras8 years ago in Psyche
Till the Night Ends
My Story My name is Stephen, and I have depression. Double depression, to be exact, along with a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I've lived with these illnesses for the majority of my life. I sought help and to help.
By HeyItsPhephen8 years ago in Psyche
Everything in Life Happens for a Reason
Why does life give you so many obstacles to overcome? Sometimes it makes it very hard to see its true beauty. Everyone has their ups and downs and sometimes the struggles keep you from doing what you love and enjoying every moment you have. My grandmother once told me that everything in life happens for a reason. At first I didn’t know what that meant. This past year has been really hard for me. But it made me look at life completely differently. All of my questions have been answered and each moment meant something very special.
By Krista Hawkins8 years ago in Psyche
Depression—Ashamed and Alone!
The human mind is amazing, unparalleled, and fragile, posing as the answer to all our dreams, lulling us into a false sense of security, and all the while, capable of destroying a life.
By Ann Zukon8 years ago in Psyche
The Horrors of High-Functioning Depression
Usually depression is portrayed as not getting out of bed, or being extremely suicidal. But depression isn’t that easy to spot. It isn’t so black and white. Depression is a sneaky creature that attacks its prey in the dark, where the naked eye can’t see and the human brain can’t fathom. It’s doing what you have to do with the feeling of emotional detachment. The difference between me and a robot is that I have a brain, and organs, and I can breathe. My body is a plane and I’m on autopilot.
By Reaann Rahman8 years ago in Psyche
It Helps To Understand
According to the National Health Service, as of 2016, one in six people deal with common mental health problems such as depression. The current UK population is 66,573,504 people, that means approximately a staggering 11,095,584 people are dealing with a common issue in the UK.
By Anna-Roisin Ullman-Smith8 years ago in Psyche
Depression Isn't Always the Enemy
It's currently 1:20 AM. I'm sat on the toilet... (I've been in here for at least 15 minutes now, give or take). Don't worry, I am not having a wee while typing! This is just my safe place. The door is shut to the world and no one can see my sadness. I have not been okay. In fact, today I honestly didn't think I'd make it. But here I am, writing this for you to read.
By Kyran 8 years ago in Psyche
Interesting Habits of People With Hidden Depression
350 million people suffer from depression in the United States, as one of the leading causing of disability in America. However, there are also people in the world who suffer from depression, while concealing it from the people around them.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Psyche
The Worst Things You Can Tell a Person Suffering From Depression
Hi, you. Yes, you—I see you. Click on this because this is some dumb stuff you should already know but probably still need educated on. Slipping up on what we say to someone with depression, or any mental illness for that matter, can be very damaging, especially seeing as many people with mental illness interpret what is said more harshly. Not only that, but one third of people suffer depression at some point in their lives, a recent study showing that this number is still growing. Now is the time to learn to help those suffering, first by knowing what not to say. I'm glad you're still here. Read on, and you could save lives by your choice of words.
By Elle White 8 years ago in Psyche
You Can't Run Away from Your Mental Illness
I left my job, my home, all my family and friends behind in the hopes that maybe I wouldn't want to kill myself so very much if I didn't have to constantly fit myself into some semblance of 'normalcy' for their watchful eyes. Seven states, two provinces, and more than 10,000 kilometres showed me just how wrong that sentiment was; almost fatally so.
By Little Wanderer8 years ago in Psyche