Depression means being miserable even though your life is going well. It means crying for no reason, living with a … More
Category: Depression
ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK AT DEPRESSION: A COMIC STRIP!
I discovered a website today called Depression Comix which, oddly enough, features a comic strip about depression. It’s an insightful … More
LIFE’S SIMPLE LITTLE PLEASURES
One thing that helps me when I’m depressed is to remember life’s simple little pleasures. These can be very little … More
VACATIONS AND MENTAL ILLNESS
Summer is upon us, and summer means it’s time for vacations. Vacations offer time to recharge from the stresses of … More
ARE YOU A HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON (HSP)?
Everybody’s sensitive about some things. Maybe you’re a little touchy if a friend jokes about an embarrassing incident from your … More
THE DEPRESSIVE DIVA SINGS SONGS OF LOVE: MY ANTIDEPRESSANT PLAYLIST
Music can have a significant effect on people’s moods, including yours truly. Sad songs can make me cry. They tap … More
MARIA BAMFORD: COMEDY AND MENTAL ILLNESS
A week or two ago, I was feeling kind of down. It was the kind of down where I was … More
WOMEN AND DEPRESSION
March is Women’s History Month, so it is appropriate to honor the occasion with a post about women and depression. … More
DOING THINGS YOU ENJOY CAN HELP DEPRESSION
Scientific American Magazine had an article about Behavioral-Activation (BA) therapy, which involves the depressed person doing things he or she … More
THE MILITARY AND MENTAL ILLNESS
Being in the military during times of war is stressful, especially if you’ve been on multiple deployments or have seen … More
THE DEPRESSIVE DIVA 