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 […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) often gets a bad rap and lumped into the category of illegal drugs. While the laws surrounding CBD and marijuana are different in each state, many states are all for the use of CBD oil, given that it is hemp-derived and produced according to state regulations. As per a survey conducted by experts […]
The results of a UK study on depression and exercise show that it’s possible that exercise is as effective for treating depression as therapy or medication. The researchers caution, of course, that better studies need to be done to come to a conclusion. But cool! Maybe that’s one of the reasons we get depressed in the winter […]
If you have some consistent sicknesses, maybe cannabidiol is the best cure for you. This is one of the many chemicals found in Cannabis sativa or well-known marijuana plant. There is a short name for this oil, it is called CBD, and it is not psychoactive like THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). If you are looking for the […]
Depression is an illness that is demonstrated by extreme grief, loss of interest in pleasurable things, and less inspiration. It is usual to experience the emotional state of grief and misery in reaction to adverse life events. Such events might consist of loss of family or loved ones, strain, or dissatisfaction. In maximum cases, the […]
I try to divorce Michael at least once a month. I blame this on my PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or what I like to call “PMS on crack”), though I’ve also been diagnosed with chronic depression and anxiety and, once, a psychopharmacologist told me I had obvious bipolar tendencies. Either way, I’m not the easiest […]
Ever since I heard about Robin Williams’ devastating suicide, I’ve been thinking about this post and how I was going to write it. I’ve thought about it as I was drifting off to sleep. What did I want to say? How did I want to say it? Would it come out right? Would I even know […]
I lost my early 20s to depression. The most fun I had during that time was not wearing pants while frying bacon. I went from being a successful event promoter to being a shut in who only left the house for food and books. If you’re wondering how to put on 90lbs in under three […]
When I was 20, I got dumped for the first time. I also began having severe anxiety attacks. I was in denial about both. Before she left my apartment for the last time, my ex pulled me into her arms and I cried. It felt like everything was breaking and I tried to memorize that moment where we […]
