The word melancholy conjures up a sad state of being that is bleak and cheerless. That state of being is also a common feature of major depressive disorder (MDD), so it may seem redundant to attach the word melancholia with depression, as in melancholic depression. While at first glance the term may appear to be […]
One of the most elusive and frustrating mental health disorders is dysthymia, also referred to as persistent depressive disorder. Basically, individuals who suffer from dysthymia are held hostage by key depression symptoms for more than two years. Many of these people experience impairment across various aspects of daily life, even potentially becoming debilitated by the […]
You have already spent the past four months trialing three different antidepressants, none of which offered any relief for you stubborn case of depression. It is taxing, to say the least, to continue to hope for success each time a new drug is trialed, only to have hope dashed yet again. To make matters worse, […]
As a society, we expect to see results as soon as possible, if not sooner. We search for myriad ways to expedite the mundane tasks in life, hoping to improve efficiency and time management. But is faster always better? This is a question that is debatable with regard to many aspects of life because sometimes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
