Depression is much more than feeling sad. It is a very real mental health condition and affects the mind and body. Depression affects how people sleep, eat, and see the world. Depression can make you want to isolate yourself from the world and hide away. Yet this often reinforces feelings of ...
Depression
Depression is not a bad word
Feeling sad is a normal reaction to difficult times we face in our life. This sadness we feel usually goes away with a little time. Depression is different. Depression is a medical condition that can cause severe symptoms. These symptoms affect how you feel, think and behave. They impact on ...
Why loneliness isn’t about being alone
At some point or another, most of us will have had or have experiences of feeling lonely. Being alone can be difficult as it may trigger feelings of sadness. So what does loneliness feel like? Many describe it as a feeling of emptiness and a yearning for contact and conversation. It can be ...
Are you SAD? – Seasonal Affective Disorder
How do I know if I’ve got it? An example of SAD Symptoms include: Lethargic: lacking in energy, feeling sluggish and unable to carry out a normal routine.Sleep problems: finding it hard to stay awake during the day but having disturbed nights.Loss of libido: not interested in ...