Those who suffer from depression know that something is off in their brain, and that they need help. However, most people who suffer from depression, have no idea what factors can affect their depression. Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says there are 6 factors that affect depression that few people are aware of.
8 Tips for Dealing with Stress and Being Overwhelmed
Today's world is full of distractions. These distractions can be known to cause stress and they make people more overwhelmed than they should be. With the busy world that we live in, it is important to know how to control and the feelings of stress and overwhelm. Susan Pearse, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, has 8 tips to help deal with stress.
9 Sneaky Causes of Depression
Ways to Show Love to Someone with Depression
Depression is a mental illness that can be difficult, not only for the people suffering from it but also for the people around them. Most people don't know how to show love to someone who is suffering from depression. Kelly Baker, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post has some tips on how to show love to someone with depression.
This Thanksgiving Count the Hours You're Sober
Okay, if you're newly sober, then attending a Thanksgiving event might be challenging. There may be alcohol there, for one. And secondly, there may be relatives or acquaintances there that may get under your skin. Either way, you may feel the urge to drink or get high. If this year is going to look like an obstacle course, then count the hours you're sober and let sobriety be the focus of your time with family and friends.
Dealing with Divorce and Addiction
Some people who suffer from addiction, can be really good at hiding the fact that they have an addiction. Because of this, a lot of people may not know that they are marrying an addict. Another thing that is common is that the addiction is developed later in the marriage. This can later lead to divorce. A contributor writer for "Divorce Magazine," says choosing to divorce can be a difficult for both people. The writer writes about how to deal with divorce and addiction.
10 Reasons Why Being Happy Can Be Hard
There are a lot of people who claim to be happy, or know what can make a person happy. A lot of times this is because as we were growing up we were told that life is supposed to make us feel good. Happiness is sometimes harder to achieve than most people might think. Here are a few roadblocks that can get in the way of achieving happiness.
Steps to Stop Feeling Stressed or Anxious
Feelings of stress and anxiety can affect the way we do daily activities. Sometimes stress and anxiety can be so prominent that we cannot accomplish the simplest daily tasks. Stress and anxiety can also take a toll on how your body feels. According to Erica Reischer Ph.D., says there are 5 steps to take to help you stop feeling stressed or anxious.
5 Steps to Stop a Partner's Annoying Habit
Everyone has at least one annoying habit that can get on everyone's nerve. When you are in a relationship with someone, you spend the majority of your time with that person, and you soon start to notice habits of that person. If some of these habits are something you just can not handle, there are things you can do to stop your partner's annoying habit. Jermey Nicholson M.S.W., Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says the following steps can help stop your partner's annoying habit:
What It Means to Get Clean and Sober
You might already know that you want to get sober, but perhaps you’re afraid of what you don’t know. You might already know that you need to get help for an addiction, but you might not know what your life is going to be like if you’re sober. Certainly, the unknown is exactly what keeps many men and women from getting the treatment they need. Not knowing what to expect in treatment but also not knowing what to expect in their own lives can be frightening. This article is meant to give you a taste of the addiction treatment experience so that you have a sense of what’s coming.