Depression can come in different forms and can truly affect one’s life. Clinical depression (also known as major depressive disorder) is different from situational depression, which is more commonly considered as, “having the blues.” Clinical depression is the result of not having the right amount of certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, acetylcholine, and Gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA).
Holiday traditions that may help you heal after a loss
This blog provides some suggestions for traditions that may help you heal and honor the memory of your loved one during the holiday season.
Thanksgiving as a Single Person
Imagine a large dining room table full of food, family, and maybe an animal or two trying to locate the best time to attack the turkey that is sitting way too close to the edge. One would think that this scenario is what most people will experience this Thanksgiving. However, what about the single people?
How to Talk to Your Children About Tragedy, Part 2 of 2
In the previous blog, we discussed tips on how to talk to your children when we are faced with tragic situations. But what if your children are not handling it well? How do you help your children manage and cope? Here are a few ways to help.
How to Talk to Your Children About Tragedy, Part 1 of 2
As adults, it can be hard for us to understand or even wrap our minds around tragedy. It can be even harder to try to explain a tragedy to our children. How do you even start? Detailed below are few tips in order to help you talk to your children when faced with tragedy.
Lessons from Loss: A Personal Story – Part 2 of 2
No one wants to experience the loss of someone whom they love. In fact, for most of us, the idea of losing someone close to us is very anxiety producing. Society often expects only pain and suffering to accompany death-related loss. I am openly sharing some of my personal experiences with you in the final entry of this 2 part series in the hope that I may pass on the lessons I learned from my experience. I also hope that it may bring you a bit of comfort.
Infertility: Emotional Needs and Resources
Women who address their emotional needs have more success with infertility treatments. Counseling and other resources of support can assist with this.
Lessons from Loss: A Personal Story – Part 1 of 2
No one wants to experience the loss of someone whom they love. In fact, for most of us, the idea of losing someone close to us is very anxiety producing. Society often expects only pain and suffering to accompany death-related loss. How could anything positive come from losing someone you love? Unfortunately, the expectations of suffering and our own fears around discussing death can prevent us from connecting with and helping those who are grieving.
What Can Cause Depression?
Depression is often a complex compilation of various factors. Although, some cases of clinical depression are said to be caused by a chemical imbalance, the following are several factors that can contribute to depression. You may be able to do something about many of these things on your own to assist your recovery from depression.
Disenfranchised Grief: When those who care about you don’t understand what you have been through
The keys to dealing with disenfranchised grief is to first acknowledge the significance of the loss in your life and to create a support system that honors that significance. This support system may be friends or family, but sometimes it may require you going outside that circle for the backing you need.
