So far, I have focused the articles in this blog on depression to the point that some might have assumed that this is (secretly?) a depression blog. I think depression is an important topic and I will likely continue to post articles that focus on depression since it is an…
This article is called, “How to cure depression,” but I am going to tell you right away that the fact is that there is not one single, magical cure for all depression. Anyone who tells you differently is either a liar or trying to sell you something. Or both. There…
Some people feel, “I’m depressed for no reason,” and this is a confusing situation to be in and also often baffles friends and family. However, clinical depression (major depressive disorder) does not require a reason in order to show up. Depression needs no invitation to come to the party of…
Some people wonder, “does marijuana cause depression?” I have yet to find a good, solid site with answers on this topic, so I thought I would delve in. Is marijuana a depressant? First, is marijuana a depressant? Yes. Marijuana is classified as a depressant drug. However, what does that mean,…
I decided this was important enough to deserve its own page: If you are in a serious depression right now, and you think you might be a danger to yourself, please reach out for support. Keep reaching out until you get proper help. I would suggest starting by calling your…
Some people are only too well aware of all the signs and symptoms of their depression. However, if you have never been depressed before, you may not recognize the signs. Someone recently asked, “Can you be depressed and not know it?” Another person asked, “Is depression an emotion?” This article will…
Coming out of depression How to do it and what does it feel like? Depression is a difficult illness and coming out of depression may seem out of reach. However, even if things seem hopeless, recovery is possible. In fact coming out of depression is more than possible; it is…
Major depression is a complex disorder that usually requires a multi-layered approach to treatment. This is because the root cause of extreme depression is often biological, psychological, and social. We will discuss the nature of depression and the potential treatments for it in other articles on this site. This article focuses…
