Our dogs might not show signs of cold, fever, and even flues, but they sure can get sick just as the rest of us mammals. Our pets, especially dogs, are prone to the very same diseases we are. So when the time comes for us to take them to the vet, they are prescribed medicine […]
The treatment and management of addictions dependence is a process that requires as much care as possible. Relapse, rough treatment, and reliance on medications that help with the withdrawal process can pose grave dangers. There are various methods of withdrawal from these forms of addictions. However, withdrawal is never easy as the intention comes from […]
Have you been turnin’ that frown upside down by poppin’ pills like Prozac? Well, your little picker-uppers might be doing more bad than good. For 20-some odd years, a set of antidepressants called SSRIs had been favored because they supposedly had less harmful side effects. However, a new study has shown that ye ole dry […]
If you’re on antidepressants, chances are, the person you’re dating will find out. (If they don’t, then you’re really good about keeping a secret, and maybe they should be worrying about something else.) Maybe it’s not a big deal, and maybe your partner is even on medication. But for some women, this discovery can become […]
Last week a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association claimed that people with mild to moderate depression are wasting their time with happy pills because the most commonly prescribed antidepressants are about as effective as placebos. But before you throw away your bottle, you should know this study wasn’t perfect—a New York Times article and many doctors say it […]
We tend to think of the concept of “pain” as something physical—something that involves blood, bruises or casts. But people with mental illnesses struggle with this entirely other debilitating concept of pain, one that literally saps the life out of them. I have struggled with depression, or unipolar depression. The National Institute of Health says […]
The number of people experiencing various mental illnesses continues to grow. Some experience only emotional symptoms, while others have physical symptoms tagging along as well, making the entire ordeal all the more challenging. Many mental illnesses still have unknown causes but, fortunately, most of them can be effectively treated. Take a look at the most […]
Depression is very common among young adults and adults in the United States. It is a state of mind where you cannot motivate yourself to do anything. Often times you will feel worthless, tired, and everything will seem uninspiring. It’s not easy to live with depression; often times it can be very difficult to get […]
