depression
It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.
Depression
Depression is not something we choose to have. Depression is not a choice. Depression is an illness that lots of people suffer from, including myself. I have dealt with this illness for many of years and nothing seems to help. I was told to go talk to a therapist. Maybe they could help. So I tried it and I didn’t feel judged at all but a little part of me wondered what they would think when I walked out of that room. Would everything I just expressed to a total stranger just not matter anymore? I deal with problems every day and everything I do affects the way I feel and my mood and my presence. There are lots of girls and boys, women and men, anyone out there that knows exactly what I’m talking about... we just are calling for help from people that really care. Not just for a moment but forever and won’t stop until we feel ok. Depression is a disease. Please don’t ignore someone when they are reaching out for you for help. Look at the symptoms. Be a good listener. That’s all we really want: for someone to really care, so we won’t feel alone.
By Tiffany Romaine8 years ago in Psyche
What Led Me to My Suicide Attempt
My depression soon started getting really bad. It got so bad I started calling into my job saying I was sick. Eventually, I just ended up in bed phone off, lights off, curtains closed. All I wanted to do was sleep. I kept hoping to close my eyes, fall into a deep sleep, and not wake up. I refused to eat, go out, talk to people, and leave my room. I tried desperately to find anyone to talk to about what was going on. Still, everyone shut me out and told me my problems and issues weren’t important enough for them.
By Shae Thompson8 years ago in Psyche
6 Unknown and Uncommon Signs of Depression and Anxiety. Top Story - June 2018.
When discussing mental illness, it is easy to think of the ones commonly spoken about, depression and anxiety being two of the most talked about, since these two disorders affect as many people as they do. However, less common symptoms are often ignored by society, more so than the more common symptoms. When they aren’t ignored, these symptoms are generally looked down upon by the majority of people, even though most of these problems have a clear solution. I am going to share with you a few of these symptoms that are commonly ignored by society, and why it is important to stop ignoring them, for the sake of the sufferer.
By Rebecca Weiner8 years ago in Psyche
Sorrow
Have you ever felt sorrow? The kind that takes its time sitting on your chest, not clawing, not sharp, just there. It reaches out sometimes and grabs at the things you hold dear, and to you, it’s just heavy and overbearing but ultimately fine, but to others it’s dangerous. And they tell you so and you listen for a little bit but the sorrow reaches out again and now it has claws, now it’s sharp and it hurts people and it takes pieces of people. And it holds those pieces, has a ring of people’s flesh around its neck, and it gets heavier and heavier because of it.
By Hannah Javens8 years ago in Psyche
Depression—Yes It Is a Thing
Diseases are all around us. Some people are lucky to never get serious ones, while others tend to be constantly surrounded by the worst ones. Now what people fail to recognize is that diseases go beyond a physical illness... meaning that some illnesses are invisible.
By Monica Pavlack8 years ago in Psyche
Depression Without Shame
There is a stigma about depression and other mental illnesses. You think there is something wrong with you or that you're damaged. You think you may be going crazy and that it is better to hide it and keep it bottled up. If no one knows, if it doesn't come out and you can hide it well, then it doesn't exist. Right?
By Erika Farrah8 years ago in Psyche
Exposing the Darkness from Inside
Recently there has been a great deal of news regarding suicide, what with Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade recently taking part in the act. While that has sparked more conversation regarding suicide and mental illness once more, I know it will soon fade until another celebrity off's him or herself; a week or two will pass, and then the conversation about the prevalence rates of mental illness and how serious it can be will fade once more. The cycle will continue to repeat until society changes.
By Zellie Wicker8 years ago in Psyche
An Open Letter to My Parents Who Don't Understand My Mental Illness
To My Parents Who Don’t Understand My Mental Illness, Ever since I was young, I’ve always been different, you both say this endlessly. I’ve always been different than the rest of the family. Honestly, I’ve always felt like a bit of a black sheep even among you guys and my brother. Something about me has always been off though; I didn’t process things the same way you guys did. I took everything a bit more personally, my moods were more unstable and I lashed out more, I was your “rebel kid,” and I’ve always been impulsive; but at the end of the day, I always seemed like a relatively happy-go-lucky girl as I should have been. I come from a family who can provide for me financially and I have been awarded so many amazing opportunities in my life that I am very thankful for, but still, there was always this emptiness inside of me.
By Londyn Nichole8 years ago in Psyche
My First Father's Day and Depression
My first father’s day as a father was somewhat bittersweet. I have struggled over how to approach this subject, and the best way I could find is straight forward. As I write this at work, I hope not to break down. Please understand first and foremost that this is no fault of my wife and/or child. Anyone who has dealt with depression can tell you what a motherfucker depression is.
By James Howell8 years ago in Psyche
Depression: Apparently It's All in Your Head...
We all know Nicole Arbour from the Dear Fat People video. To call that controversial would be an understatement. While I do not agree with the radical part of fat-acceptance and faux body-positivity campaign that encourages 350+ pounds worth of people eating at Heart Attack, Nicole misses the goddamn point by miles.
By Maura Dudas8 years ago in Psyche
