When you find a medication that helps treat your depression and makes you feel happier, there is no denying the sense of hope that this can restore in your life. Yet, that hope can dwindle before too long if you start experiencing a new set of equally destructive and unwanted symptoms. Some of the negative side effects of antidepressants can
It’s well-known that people with chronic illnesses or disabilities face greater challenges than most individuals in their day-to-day lives. From everyday tasks that most people take for granted to more significant challenges, people with disabilities often work harder than others just to get by. They may have trouble completing simple tasks, caring for themselves, or connecting with their peers. As
Sometimes, the feelings of depression and fatigue don’t add up this time of year. When the streets are lined with twinkling lights and holiday fun, why is your mood just now taking a turn for the worse? It’s not uncommon for a sense of gloom to settle in as the days grow shorter and the weather colder. It’s like, no
There’s nothing quite like feeling overwhelmed. It’s the sinking feeling you get once you realize that you’ve bitten off more than you can chew. Or like there is more beyond your control than what’s within it. Sometimes you want to curl up in a ball and make it all go away, but you can’t. You have to keep going, even
As the season turns and the bleakness of winter fades away, the world comes alive with color and light. Spring is here, and it carries a sense of promise and hope for many people. New beginnings, fresh starts, and the chance to turn over a new leaf are all within reach. However, for those struggling with major depressive disorder, seasons
If you came here looking for advice on how to stop procrastinating, you’ve already taken the first critical step. When it comes to procrastination, the important part isn’t only the initiative you take to find help to resolve it. Rather, it is your ability, to be honest with yourself. Both steps speak for themselves, demonstrating your aspiration to want something
You’re at work, and you’ve got a lot on your plate. You’re answering emails, talking on the phone, and typing up a report simultaneously. It seems like you’re getting a lot done, but are you really? In our fast-paced, constantly-connected world, it’s no wonder that multitasking has become the norm. In some situations, it seems unavoidable. You might be up
When you’re quick-tempered, it might be hard to believe that most people can relate. But anger gets the best of us (of all of us), and it brings out the worst in us. One minute you’re calm and in control; the next, you’re yelling or throwing something into a wall. When everything feels like it’s spinning out of control, it’s
It’s 8:00 a.m. on a Wednesday. You went back and forth for so long over what gym class to take during lunch that by 8:30 a.m., it hits you – decision fatigue! You’ll still go to the gym because, well, you already put in all that effort to plan. After all, you couldn’t pick a class that would make you
ADHD is often thought of as a childhood disorder because it is more common in children, and, in many ways, symptoms can be more apparent. If you think about it, it’s far easier to notice a child struggling to wait their turn in line or who can’t keep from fidgeting and chatting — especially when concerned parents or teachers are
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