Depression Articles
by Andrea Blundell Tend to feel overwhelmed easily by life? Like things are just beyond you? ‘Learned helplessness’ is a behavioural pattern that can be changed. What is learned helplessness? Somewhere along the line in childhood, you learned you couldn’t control things around you, and decided to stop trying to help yourself. The term comes...
‘Gender dysphoria’ is a term getting attention lately. But it’s only one use of the word dysphoria. What is dysphoria, how do you know it’s your issue, and what can help if so? What is dysphoria? To find the meaning of dysphoria, think about euphoria and feeling on top of the world. Dysphoria is its...
by Andrea Blundell Dating someone with depression can be a lot to navigate. What can help? [**if you believe your partner is in immediate danger of hurting themselves or someone else please get to the nearest hospital or call emergency services.] Dating someone with depression is a choice First things first. Remember that you chose...
Exercise is now recommended for depression. But suffering from depression lowers energy levels. Yoga, a more gentle form of exercise, can seem attractive. But does yoga for depression actually work? And if so, how much yoga would you have to do? Writer Anne Freier takes a look. Research supports yoga for depression A recently released...
Struggling with depression, and just want it to go away? Can’t stop thinking, “How can I stop being depressed?” Editor and lead writer Andrea Blundell discusses depression-busting tactics. How to stop being depressed Depression is not, (contrary to those around you who keep saying such stuffs), solved if you ‘just be positive!’, or ‘don’t let...
Often feel bored lately? What is the meaning of boredom for you personally? Is it as bad as you think, or could it be useful? What is boredom, anyway? We like to think it’s that we have nothing interesting to do. And in some situations – trapped in a delayed train, stuck with a few...
by Fiona Thomas Could community building be a key part of your recovery from depression? What is community? The word community has changed in the last ten years. Once a word associated with people abiding in the same area or having similar interests (e.g. the town residents or the local football team supporters) it’s now...
“Stop trying so hard and ‘go with the flow’”. It sounds good advice, doesn’t it? But does it work? Will simply accepting everything that comes your way really leave you happier? Accepting life change Acceptance can be powerful– if it’s about accepting things we truly have no power over. This often means accepting a life...
by Andrea Blundell Do you think a person with depression symptoms is sad, crying, and wanting to die? Think again. Yes, these can be symptoms of major depressive disorder. But depression is a complex issue and there are many types of depression. If you’ve been not yourself lately, and it is getting better but not...
‘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...
