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Depression in the Family

When a family member is depressed, his or her illness affects every other member. Seeing a loved one in pain is always difficult and being with someone who is depressed is stressful because of his or her lack of...

 
 

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What is Long-Term Depression?
Depression is one of the most common--and serious--mental health problems facing people today. Each year, more than 1 in 20 Americans suffers from a depressive disorder. Dysthymia--often referred to as long-term depression--is characterized by...
Light Therapy For Treating SAD
In the spring and summer, when you wake up with the sun and go to bed when it's dark, your body's internal clock is in synch with the sun. However, in the winter, when most people must force themselves to wake up while it's still dark, the sleep-...
What is Postpartum Depression?
"At first I thought what I was feeling was just exhaustion, but with it came an overriding sense of panic that I had never felt before. Rowan kept crying, and I began to dread the moment when Chris would bring her back to me. I started to...
Depression in the Family
When a family member is depressed, his or her illness affects every other member. Seeing a loved one in pain is always difficult and being with someone who is depressed is stressful because of his or her lack of motivation and inability to...
How Antidepressants Work
In depression, there is a imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Antidepressant medications balance the brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine. In a depressed person's brain, the neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and serotonin are not produced...
Recovering From Depression
You know when you don't feel like yourself. If you're suffering from depression, it's likely you're feeling varying degrees of exhaustion, worthlessness, helplessness, and/or hopelessness. When such negative thoughts and feelings persist, some...