depression
It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.
Pregnant & Battling Depression
Firstly, it’s more than likely that I’ve carried depression and mood disorders my entire life. Surpressed for certain occasions, certain emotions. However, pregnancy, although has been a completely miracle and joyous time, has heightened my depression and anxiety immensely. I find myself playing out scary and fearful situations through my head on a daily basis, casually. It’s terrifying! Usually it’s myself in a car accident or worrying about my S/O on his way back home. Practically anytime he holds me and showers me with love I begin to sob in tears and worry relentlessly about him. After all, he’s my soulmate and my bestfriend. I couldn’t make it through everyday life without him. Whatever it may be it’s never easy for me, it’s paralyzing. When riding in the car with loved ones it’s become common for me to panic and “make a scene” practically anytime any other cars are nearby or if at a busy intersection. It’s become pretty embarrassing I have to admit! Grabbing the door handle, pushing myself back, and preparing for the hyperventilating scene. But keep in mind though if you will, I was in a car accident just last year and although nobody was hurt I often believe that it did cause PTSD to a degree. I do believe becoming a mom has hightened those fears and anxieties though. On top of being pregnant, you’re basically not only responsible for yourself but for another person who is completely dependent upon you. No pressure!
By TotalMomBlog5 years ago in Psyche
How to Manage During a Depressive Episode
Depression has a way of taking over your daily life without you noticing it until it has managed to consume everything. Figuring out how to take control of your depression so you can still focus on the day to day mundane tasks without wanting to crawl back into bed and never return is a real skill.
By Shiloh Madison5 years ago in Psyche
Nothing
I've been having these strange thoughts lately. I wonder what is real, if any of it is, and what is not. When I sleep, I find myself in a long dusty hallway. The wooden floor can be seen through the threadbare carpet. I carefully step forward, as if afraid. Inside, I wonder what I should fear and the answer is nothing. The further I wander down this unending hall, the more afraid I feel.
By Nathalia Shaffer5 years ago in Psyche
See Me As I Am
Chapter One——— 11:04:20 What is this? I've been writing since I was in fourth grade. It's the only thing I've really been able to impress myself with throughout my life despite my many passions. Writing when you live your life depressed and feeling lost...it's so hard for me. Every time I think my work speaks of originality and success something drives me to hit the backspace.
By Kaila Keane5 years ago in Psyche
Summary of Article by Forand and DeRubeis (2013)
Summary of Article Forand and DeRubeis (2013) describe the research involving anti-depressant medication would suggest that only taking the drug is not enough. Currently, most anti-depressant medications are prescribed by primary care physicians, who typically are not specialized in mental health issues. It is suggested through the article that evidence-based therapies accompany the pharmacological treatment.
By Dr. Reanna Waugh PhD5 years ago in Psyche
The struggle is real
I am struggling today. Everything hurts. Everything! No one talks about how depression is not just being sad... It's all the emotions all at once. Without rhyme or reason. It's being fatigued from blinking and breathing. It's seeing your phone ring and not wanting to answer cuz then you have to explain why you sound tired. And if I tried to explain... They probably still wouldn't understand. I'm not lazy, I'm not procrastinating I'm not super sensitive even though I cried when someone told me to smile.. Im fighting a battle inside that no one can see or hear but me. I try to stay busy. So busy I don't have time to feel anything. Too much of any of those feelings can send me spiraling out of control. When you see yourself slipping and there's nothing you can do but hold on for dear life. It's scary. Today is hard. Today I struggled and I know will struggle again. That's the nature of this beast. It's okay to struggle. It's okay to say it out loud, it's okay to cry. What's not okay; quitting.
By Alina Robertson5 years ago in Psyche
Depression
There are things that are hard to express to people. Things that you just don’t get unless you’ve lived it. Depression is one of them. It’s not sadness, or the blues. It’s not feeling down. Honestly, to me, it’s more like not feeling at all. It’s the desperation to feel anything. Even if that thing is pain. Even if it is every bad dream you’ve ever dreamt. Every time you’ve ever been afraid. All of the negativity in your head, gushing out so that you feel something. It can’t use the good memories or the jokes that make you laugh so hard you can’t stop. Those things just won’t do, they are too temporary. If depression is really going to remind you how to feel, so that you feel something, it has to hit hard. It has to go deep, to the things that weigh you down.
By C. S. Phoenix 5 years ago in Psyche
The Final Breath
Later started his thanksgiving holiday differently this year, previously he’d be back at home helping cook and prepare on thanksgiving eve, but this year he was in a hotel with a guy he met from a dating app. His name Matt: a handsome guy, but damaged. He came back to town from the west coast and he was going crazy being back in his toxic household. Later could also sense he was hurting. Later was a deep empath and healer, so naturally, he wanted to heal Matt but Later failed to realize that “you can’t heal everyone” and that people can only save themselves. Later tried to lend a listening ear, a compassionate heart, but Matt couldn’t see it. He was too blinded by his thoughts and the hurt that he was enduring that it capsized Matt. Later on in the day, it was about 1 pm they got food. Later practically fasted the last two days, so this was his first meal. The food also gave him enough energy to think and lie down for a while. Matt was sitting up on the bed chilling, and Later was adjacent lying down both of them in their worlds. Later then began to think, and think. It was the first time he sat down with himself and indulged his mind. Later finally felt his feelings, and he decided that today I’m going to feel this, and he began to cry. He cried, and cried. Then he laughed. Matt noticed and replied, “I can’t tell if you’re laughing or crying?” Later wiped his tears, and replied “Both” Matt tried his best to comfort Later by rubbing on his back and giving encouraging words, but he wasn’t listening only projecting his own experience onto Later.
By Deandric TV5 years ago in Psyche
Depression Explained Using the MCU
Before we start, I'd like to make two side notes. First, this article is based entirely on my personal experience with depression. Second, my personal experience with depression goes back about 6 years when I was first diagnosed with depression after leaving the military. That being said, let's get to the subject, shall we?
By Anthony Hall5 years ago in Psyche
Learn about depression
It’s around that time of year where many people in the world take a heavy toll with their depression. I am one of those many people. Being an individual with depression and educating others about depression is a personal duty of mine. You may ask yourself why, why does she feel so responsible to teach others about depression? Because of the stigma that comes with it. Depression is more then sadness and its not an out for those who have it either.
By Lavinia Guadalupe5 years ago in Psyche
