Beyond the Blues
Understanding depression is difficult; hear from Psyche's community of peers on their experiences with this mood disorder.
Not a Solution
Trigger warning: The topic is suicide. If you are sensitive to this subject matter please skip to the last paragraph. There you will find a listing of resources. Suicide is not a solution. Open discussion and correct information is the first step in preventing needless loss.
By Mylyn Vinton-Spooner7 years ago in Psyche
Brainstorms I: Depression
Let’s start with an introduction. My name is Laura and I am a current MSc student in neuroscience and future PhD in psychiatry. In these last years, I have come to realize how little communication there is between scientists and the rest of society. Science is always advancing, creating new tools and obtaining new knowledge that can be of use to everyone, or that can pose new ethical questions on which society as a whole should have a say. But how is anyone going to take advantage of the new information or generate a debate with it, if it is not made available to them in an accessible and comprehensible way?
By Laura Sotillos Elliott7 years ago in Psyche
6 Effective Ways to Overcome Depression
As practice in the field of psychology shows, people who subject themselves to stress or heavy loads (whether physical, intellectual, or moral) are prone to neurosis. But in addition to the way of life, there are also external factors that create a cyclical psychological state: autumn depression, magnetic storms, and the moon phase.
By Amelia Grant7 years ago in Psyche
Depression
Let's not hold back here. Depression is completely shattering. It shatters relationships, families; LIVES. I cannot begin to tell you how many times my depression had shattered good things I loved having in my life. And you know what happens after all those good things are gone? More depression. More over thinking. More just 'wanting to die' and 'I can't do this anymore'. And it feels no matter what you do, depression is right around the corner waiting patiently for your unsettling appearance, just to wear you down a thousand times more.
By Cheyenne Mcbee7 years ago in Psyche
Fight the Feeling
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, over three percent of the American population suffers from depression at some point in their life. Many people who have this diagnosis do not seek medical treatment and choose to suffer alone. This can be detrimental to one's health, but if you are one that must bear this burden, know that there are things you can do to fight the negative feelings and keep your depression symptoms from completely taking over. You may make some routine changes to make things a tad bit better.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Psyche
Inner Demons: Loneliness
My loneliness stifles me. At times I think about it and it tears my soul apart. It makes me feel small. It takes away all my dignity, and shreds it right before my eyes. At any moment if I try to piece myself back together, it rears its ugly head once again.
By Sonia Morreira7 years ago in Psyche
Meet My Friend: Melancholic Smith
I find solace in a dark room. The soft raindrops against my window actually feel comforting, but once again I find myself stuck inside my own mind. I’m racing through hallowed corridors, trying desperately to find a way out. It’s actually darker in there than it is outside right now. I can see through the iris, but can only decipher the numbers on my alarm clock. There’s a sharp pain in the right side of my head and I wince.
By Paulina Pachel7 years ago in Psyche
Helping Others May Be the Best Way to Treat Your Own Depression
Depression is a rough topic. It's somehow managed to become both a disorder and a national discussion. The situation is further complicated by the fact that there's so much confusion over the disorder. People often talk about it while essentially discussing two very different things. And in doing so, they often lose sight of the fact that there are some very effective treatments out there. And one, in particular, is starting to get a lot more attention. But before we start to discuss how helping others can in turn help with your own depression, we'll need to cover a few other points.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Depression
Depression is an emotion which makes human beings weak, as well as strong. After depression you will never find yourself the same as you were before depression. Depression attacks those people who reckon that life is straightforward. However, living is tough, and most people have failed to comprehend this profound concept. They become weak and vulnerable, which leads them to lose the ability to manage any condition. Hence, depression makes them its victim. Only you can help yourself to fight depression, I am saying this from my personal experience.
By AkaSh DhillOn7 years ago in Psyche
