By Jennifer Catherine By I have been diagnosed with ‘mixed anxiety’ and more specifically GAD and SAD. I have been I therapy for the past 6 years (approximately) and the first 2-3 years was focused specifically on my issues with anxiety. From what I can remember, I was diagnosed basically Continue Reading
How to Prevent and Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder at Home
By Bailey Chauner If long winter months drain you of energy and fill you with woe, you could be one of the millions of people battling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, but warning signs include a depressed mood, a sense of hopelessness, decreased energy, Continue Reading
‘Tis the Season to Lose Your Marbles: 12 Tips for Holiday Sanity
By Wendy K. Williamson Despite seasonal depression, I try to focus on the positive aspects of the season. But it also means I must guard against the chaos that can push me to dizzying speeds. The lights, the money, the crowds, the colors in brilliant, blinding hues, are at times Continue Reading
Sad, not depressed – Why I don’t ‘deserve’ a depression label
By Samantha Jones I am sad, not depressed For a couple of months now I have been feeling low and out of sorts. It’s like there is a black cloud hovering above my head, not allowing me to think straight. This cloud doesn’t allow me to wash, leave the house, Continue Reading