Author Archives: JmaC

These stars all struggled with depression. Not too long ago, people didn’t really understand depression. A lot of well-intentioned people still thought of it as something someone could just will themselves out of. They thought depression was just feeling sad … Continue reading →

Your life just doesn’t feel RIGHT. I haven’t met anyone in my life who, at one time or another, has NOT experienced depression. I’m not talking about experiencing overwhelming sadness or excessive crying into a puddle of helplessness. I’m talking about … Continue reading →

Depression can come in many different forms and all of them are painful. We all know someone who is suffering from some kind of depression: our friends, familymembers and even ourselves. Depression can come in many different forms and have … Continue reading →

Veterans with PTSD are more likely to be diagnosed, but our suffering is just as valid. By Summer Krafft Tom Daley, the 22-year old British Rio Olympics hopeful and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, came out publicly several days ago about suffering Post-Traumatic … Continue reading →

Depression isn’t always outwardly. It’s one of those inner demons that people don’t often notice or understand too well. Contrary to what most people think, depression isn’t just a momentary sadness that you can simply snap out of if you … Continue reading →

Sure, the thought counts. So think twice. I have clinical depression. It’s been a part of my life since I hit puberty. I have had highs and lows and will continue to have them throughout my life. I’m an adult, … Continue reading →

All the effectiveness without the side effects. Depression feels grey, like you’re under a huge dark cloud and heavy, like you are walking around carrying heavy weights. It also brings negative thoughts about yourself, about others, and about your future. Psychologist … Continue reading →

What you need to know to be the BEST support system. If your spouse or significant other is suffering from a mental illness such as anxiety ordepression, here are a few things to keep in mind that can help them … Continue reading →

Bipolar disorder doesn’t need to be a deal-breaker. You’re not imagining it: mental illness is on the rise. It may be that it’s just being diagnosed more. Or maybe we live in such confusing, crazy times as to push us … Continue reading →