For some, it feels like their front door is locked even after they’ve checked it four or five times. For others, it’s a fear of germs that turn into obsessive handwashing. Another person might be plagued with obsessive thoughts about the danger they’re in if they take a different route to work. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that revolves around intrusive thoughts and fears. In turn, […]
Living with someone who is battling depression can be disheartening. Your loved one is suffering, and in the process has become more isolated and distant. You might feel stymied at every attempt to help them, with feelings of inadequacy and even frustration bubbling up. You just want your loved one to be him or herself […]
If you watch television you are well aware of the onslaught of commercials promoting pharmaceuticals, the ones that can barely squeeze the long list of side effects into the 60-second spots. Of course, truth in advertising and FDA requirements ensure that potential side effects of a drug are cited. Even so, when someone is suffering […]
In our current times, most people will not pull the trigger on making a purchase, ordering a service, or having a medical procedure until they have fully vetted the goods or services via Google, Yelp, or Facebook reviews. This treasure trove of inside information about the reliability of quality outcomes has become ubiquitous in the […]
An unsuccessful suicide is a gift to all who know and love the individual who failed in their attempt. After stabilizing they will have an opportunity to get the help and support needed to manage the depression that brought them to the point of wanting to take their own life. Major depressive disorder is present […]
Everyone loves a good return on investment, usually referred to as ROI, when making financial decisions. This process of due diligence prior to making an important investment usually involves some research to help evaluate whether it is a worthy expenditure that will in some way improve one’s quality of life. When it comes to making […]
Depression Pills Do Not Work for Everyone Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could just pop a pill every morning and go on to enjoy a day of joy and happiness instead of the dark days that depression saddles us with? For a spell in the early 90s, the entry of antidepressant medications evoked wall-to-wall […]
Another dark day. Each unproductive, dismal day blends into the next with no relief in sight for those who suffer from the effects of chronic depression. The battle with major depressive disorder (MDD) can take a toll over time, impacting relationships, careers, and general health. But it seems no matter which drug or combination of […]
These days it is pretty well understood that antidepressants are not the homerun treatment intervention for depression that was once believed. Most folks have a friend or family member who has struggled with depression, only to be put on a never-ending cycle of antidepressant trials that went nowhere. This can be very discouraging for people […]
While in theory the concept of antidepressants makes sense—to rebalance the levels of the neurotransmitters, or brain chemicals—in reality they don’t really work for many people who suffer from persistent depression. It is still a mystery as to why this class of drugs may work on some individuals but not others. So far, doctors still […]
