Most of the time, the words “grief” and “loss” are associated with the passing of a loved one, but you have likely experienced much more loss in your life than you realize. The feelings of grief can come from any event associated with a sense of loss, from the loss of...
Though everyone faces loss at some point, not all are equipped with good information about how to face the grieving process. Below are a few truths that could help you to feel better about your own grieving process. You Don’t “Get Over It” There is a widespread notion...
When you think someone you love may be struggling with anxiety or depression, it can be very difficult to know what to say or how to interact with them. There may be a certain tension in the air between you because you wish they would just tell you what they are going...
If you or a loved one struggle with depression, it may seem like you are at the mercy of the episodes that feel like waves crashing down on you without warning. It is not fair that you feel so low when the sun is shining and everything around you seems to carry on...
It is quite common for people to say “I’m depressed” when something doesn’t go their way or they are experiencing a loss of some kind, but are they really? Has depression become synonymous with sadness? And how does this lack of distinction impact people who are sad...
Anxiety and depression often appear in such close proximity that some people may think they are the same or always coexist. If you have anxiety, you must also have depression and vice versa. However, this is not always the case. In fact, studies suggest that roughly...
