Tag Archives: depression

After reading part one of this two part series, then it should be clear how notorious depression is, and how debilitating it can be. Being able to identify the warning signs will lead to early detection which can greatly impact the recovery process. Some Signs and Symptoms: * Persistent sadness ...

Quicksand… it pulls you in; you struggle to break free but it keeps drawing you back down. Mosquito… it sneakily invades your body and sucks your energy. Glue… it holds you bound, stealing your will to live; leaving you stuck in thoughts of suicide. Depression is a prison we’ve all ...

Living with depression can oftentimes feel lonely. As a counselor and someone who has experienced symptomatic signs including lack of purpose and hopelessness, and a feeling that there is no light but darkness that evades you. Many times addictions to alcohol and drugs and other escapisms are used to self-medicate ...