Meditating before running could change the brain in ways that are more beneficial for mental health than practicing either of those activities alone, according to an interesting study of a new treatment program for people with depression. As many people know from experience, depression is characterized in part by an inability to stop dwelling on […]
I first began experiencing anxiety and depression at the age of 14 after being bullied at school for years. While at first it would come and go, anxiety and depression eventually became a constant presence in my life. It was like a perpetual cough that eventually starts to get better, only to come back worse […]
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.” ― Albert Camus Have you ever said, “I will be happy when _____ (fill in the blank).” Of course you have! You, me and everyone else. It’s easy to […]
To an outside observer, Amanda Leventhal, a college student at the University of Missouri, appears to have it all together. Perfect grades, a good group of friends, involvement in her campus choir group—she’s not someone many would characterize as “depressed.” And yet, she is. It wasn’t until Leventhal penned an essay on her secret struggle with anxiety and […]
Back in my stand-up comedy days, I’ve known many comics who put their happiness on hold. They had difficulty enjoying the process because they believed they wouldn’t be happy until they signed with HBO, got their own sitcom or movie deal, or whatever it was they thought would make them happy. I know—because I was […]
Ever heard of a Himalayan salt lamp? In a world overrun with stress and anxiety, these uncomplicated, natural household objects are making in impact on society in a big way. Everything around us emits ions, both positive and negative. Do you notice how being outdoors or camping can give you more energy and make you […]
If you are friends with someone who has anxiety, chances are you’ve experienced some stressful, confusing, or just plain annoying situations in the relationship. UNANSWERED TEXT MESSAGES, AND REPEATEDLY DECLINED INVITES ARE TYPICAL OCCURRENCES IN THESE FRIENDSHIPS, BUT THERE’S SOMETHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. WELL, THERE’S ACTUALLY 22 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Whatever is causing […]
It doesn’t make you weak, and it doesn’t make you damaged goods. 1. The symptoms of anxiety are not just internal — they’re physical, too. Anxiety can wreak physical havoc on your life in the form of headaches, insomnia, muscle pain, panic attacks, and more. 2. …but internal symptoms are just as debilitating. Anxiety is an invisible […]
Do You Love Someone With Depression? If you have a partner or are close to someone who struggles with depression, you may not always know how to show them you love them. One day they may seem fine, and the next they are sad, distant and may push you away. It is important that you know that […]
Major depression isn’t always so easy to spot in yourself or someone you love. Use these clues to determine when treatment is needed. Everyone feels a little down in the dumps now and then. But sadness and withdrawal can become crippling, putting you at risk for a number of serious conditions and consequences, including suicide. […]