Depression
33 Upsetting Facts about Depression Revealed
A person’s life is never filled with only one kind of emotions. There are a million different things in a person’s life that shapes him/her into the person that they might become in the future. Needless to say, life is filled with several highs and many lows that can alter the future of an individual. […]
11 Postpartum Depression Symptoms Every New Mom Should Know
Before we plunge into details of the different symptoms we should know the basic information regarding postpartum depression. What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression (PPD) also called “postnatal depression” is a severe form of clinical depression a woman may get after having a baby. For some women, it is normal to feel the “baby blues” […]
21 Best Anxiety Relief Apps for 2018
It’s not the first time I’m so thankful for the technological advancements. On one side where mental health issues like anxiety, depression and other such conditions are taking over our lives, it almost seems like impossible for us to deal with such issues at times. But now that these advancements have provided us with so […]
11 Foods that can Cause Depression
Sugar, artificial sweeteners, high sodium foods, dairy products, wheat bran, alcohol, caffeine, processed foods, gluten, genetically modified organisms (gmos) and vegetable oils are some of the foods that can cause depression. Depression is characterized by an overwhelming feeling of sadness. But it can be combated to an extent through changes in one’s lifestyle. Diet is a […]
21 Depressing Songs that will Help you Feel Better
Why does listening to depressing songs make me feel better? Studies suggest that matching our music to our feelings help us feel better and is rather enjoyable. This could be because the depressing song lyrics trigger happy memories which in turn help us feel pleasure comfort and mild pain. Social psychology also suggest that we […]
9 Warning Signs of Depression We Shouldn’t Ignore
Hopeless outlook, sleep problems, loss of interest in activities, loss of energy, change in appetite, anxiety, irritability, uncontrollable emotions and suicidal urges are some of the warning signs of depression. What is depression? Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that affects how one feels, thinks and acts. It causes feelings […]
Social Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Introduction We all have faced the situation of nervousness or being uncomfortable in a social setting. Maybe you got nervous once when meeting a stranger or got your palms sweaty before speaking on a presentation. Public speaking or walking into a room full of strangers isn’t very comfortable for everyone. If you’ve got social anxiety though, sometimes it can get too much to handle. You might avoid all social contact that people take into account “normal” — like creating chin-wagging and eye contact – because […]
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnose and Treatment
Before we plunge into the many details of the above mentioned psychological personality disorder let us first understand some basic topics related to it. What is a personality disorder? According to Robert A.Baron[i], personality disorders are the disorders involving extreme and inflexible personality traits that are distressing to the persons who have them or cause […]
22 Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones Suffering from Depression
It can be a little hard to choose gifts for someone who you know is suffering from depression because we do not know what they would like and make use of. But one thing to be kept in mind is that during this hard time, they surely lack some good time of calmness and relaxation. […]
Can Birth Control Cause Depression?
Depression and anxiety have been identified as one of the most common reasons for most women to get off the pill. Despite the number of women who avoid or cease to take birth control due to depression, researchers are unable to explain the connection between the two. So, does this mean you need to avoid […]