depression
It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.
A Topic We Talk about Too Seldom: Pregnancy Depression
Many people have already heard about postpartum depression (the state of mental distress and emotional imbalance that can occur after birth), but quite a few know about prenatal depression, the mother's mental state during pregnancy, and the problems that may occur during this period.
By Charlton Thornton4 years ago in Psyche
The Dark Space
There is a dark space in my mind where I tend to live most of my days. It used to be filled with much more light, but as time went on and people broke my trust and my heart the space became darker and darker. I’m consumed by this darkness. I’m convinced that I am unworthy of love and unworthy of light. I attempt to climb out of this darkness to feel the sun on my skin to see the light and to find the light that once shone brightly within myself, but every time I get close to feeling that light I am pushed back down in the darkness and further convinced that the darkness is where I belong, and that the light is a lie. I brought myself here, the lies I told when I was younger, the people I hurt and continue to do so. I was a fool to think I could ever leave the dark, a fool to think someone like me could ever live in the light. It was when I found my light and really held onto it that it was torn away from me abruptly and cruelly. I don’t deserve the light, I never did. I’m meant to give the light to others and help them out of the darkness, but I may not follow them. I must live out what is left of my days succumbing to the darkness and giving away what is left of my light. It was never mine to keep and I was a fool for ever thinking it was. As the darkness continues to consume my light I can feel the cold setting in. I picture myself trapped beneath the ice in the frigged water and watch as countless others get claimed from the ice and wait for someone to break through and not only reach me but pull me out. I’m losing energy, it’s becoming harder to read the water and stay close enough to the surface for someone to see me. I fight with every ounce of my being not to let go and just let myself slide down into the depths below, because I know once I do there will be no comjng back. Why bither though? Why fight the pull when it seems near impossible to break through that ice? When it seems like everyone else is content with draining me of my light and not giving anything back? It was easier years ago to find reasons to fight, reasons to live, but now it’s easier to find reasons not to. The only thing saving me these days is my ultimate fear of death and not knowing what lies beyond the dark. What if there is release? What if there is more light for ke to be born again from? Or, what if there is nothing? What if I just cease to exist? Does it really matter? If I am so miserable alive, why do I care what happens when I die? Why do I care what people might think of me? Or what people might find out about me? I’ll be gone, will they even notice? Those that have chosen to ignore the warning signs, those that have chosen to drain me of my light to keep themselves burning bright. So go and enjoy your light, enjoy the light I have given you, squander it away, flaunt it in my face and leave me to die in the dark. It’s where I belong, it’s where I have lived the past several years of my life and where I will spend the remainder of my days, however long that may prove to be.
By Jaime McLaren4 years ago in Psyche
Reaching for More
I was 17 years old and desperately depressed and wracked with anxiety. It’s a way I remembered feeling as far back as three years old when my mother put me down for a nap and was too full of anxiety to sleep. I would play with my toys as soon as she walked out of the room. As a teenager, the depression and anxiety born out of my uncle’s sexual abuse of me became darker, scarier, and all-encompassing.
By Gina-Marie Cheeseman4 years ago in Psyche
Depression in Children: What Parents Need to Know
(photo credit: Michał Parzuchowski on Unsplash) Disclaimer: Although I have personal and professional experience in the mental health field, I am not a licensed mental health professional. The information contained in this article is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disorder.
By That Psych Nerd4 years ago in Psyche
Hiding
"You know the vary powerful and the vary stupid have one thing in common. They don't alter their views to fit the facts. They alter the facts to fit their views. Which can be uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering" Doctor Who, The Fourth Doctor. The Face of Evil.
By Ashley Wood4 years ago in Psyche
Depression and its ability to take over a young persons life.
I was one of the lucky ones, always have been, I wouldn’t call myself famous, but I would say that I was and still have a good amount of friends. Every day coming into school and just trying my best to make everyone happy. I knew I couldn't do it all, but I insisted. I had to be the best at everything. Everything. I run track, do all extracurricular activities, and try to be friends with everyone.
By Ceo Of Dying4 years ago in Psyche
Do You Qualify for Disability?
Many people struggle with depression at some point in their lives. The symptoms of depression can limit their ability to work or socialize, and qualifying for disability benefits can be difficult. It is important to remember that debilitating depression is not a mental illness. The Social Security Administration has strict guidelines on what constitutes "debilitating" depression. To be eligible for disability benefits, you must have symptoms of depression that last at least two years and interfere with your ability to work. If you have been unable to work for a long time or have a limited capacity for the environment you live in, you may qualify for SSDI.
By saurav jain4 years ago in Psyche
The best things I've gotten from trying psychedelic medicine
It all started last summer when I responded to an ad for ketamine for depression with clinical therapists, all guided and overseen but from the comfort of home. Better yet, it was reasonably affordable. The cost of a six-session ketamine therapy program through Mindbloom is $386 x 3 - charged to my card over the course of several months. Like I said, reasonable.
By Kennerly Clay4 years ago in Psyche
