Depression Articles
‘Male postpartum depression’ might sound a strange thing that happens to other people. But if you are finding fatherhood is leaving you moody, on edge, and not yourself? It’s time to pay attention. When being a Dad affects your mental health Trying to hide your struggles over being a Dad? It can help to know...
Not feeling yourself lately? Worried you might have depression? And wondering how to know if you are depressed? Depression has a wide range of symptoms. And there are even different kinds of depression. So if you are seriously concerned, it’s of course best to see a mental health professional. This said, there are certain questions...
Do you sometimes do unkind things to yourself? But you aren’t sure if your habits are ways to self-harm, or just occasional lack of self- respect? What is self-harm, exactly? Self-harm is also know as ‘self injury’. It is just what it sounds like – intentionally doing things that result in your body and bodily...
Have you spent your life wishing it was, well, another life altogether? Are you absolutely convinced that if only you could change your appearance/job/city/relationship, you would be perfectly happy? You might have grass is greener syndrome. What is grass is greener syndrome? Grass is greener syndrome means that you have an inability to feel content...
Does being happy always seem out of your reach, no matter how hard you try? Does it seem like you are the only person you know who can’t just feel good at will? The truth about being happy It’s a myth that anyone feels happy all the time, or that life is supposed to make...
It’s that time of year when many of us feel low. Why is that? How can you spot the signs of Christmas depression? And what can be done? [At an all-time low and need help, fast? Book a Skype therapy session now and be chatting with a friendly, experienced counsellor as soon as tomorrow.] Why...
You have tried all the advice. You joined a gym, attend groups of people who have the same interests as you, make an effort to attend work events. Maybe you even live with a partner. But you are feeling more alone than ever. How is it possible? [Feel like the pit of loneliness inside is going...
Have you heard about keeping a ‘self help journal’? But found it hard to believe writing about your daily life would help with your anxiety and depression? Journalling can be far more than logging events. Let’s look at new ways you can use journalling to ease anxiety and depression, as well as many other benefits. [Feel...
Not sure if you are or are not depressed? Learn about the different types of depression and what depression symptoms to look out for. [Too depressed to continue, and need to talk to someone who understands? Book a Skype therapist today, be talking as soon as tomorrow.] What you need to know about types of...
Do your low moods and anxiety tend to hit every month, then suddenly disappear? Leaving you wondering if you are bipolar, or something similar? And do you suffer worse pre-menstrual tension (PMT) than anyone you know? You might have PMDD. [Are your out-of-control mood swings ruining your life? Want to talk to someone who can help? Book...
