Tag: being depressed
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15 Quotes on Depression to Give You Perspective
Depression is a hard mental illness to explain to people. Unless someone has struggled with depression themselves, they’ll never truly understand how it feels or what it is like. These quotes on depression can give you perspective and help you understand. Having an understanding and a realistic perspective can help you or someone you love…
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5 Reasons Why Feeling Sad Isn’t The Same As Being Depressed
Have you ever heard someone exclaim, “Ugh, I’m so depressed!” when referring to moments of feeling sad, even though they don’t have a mental illness? Have you wondered if that’s acceptable to do? You’ve come to the right place to find out! Sadness is a straightforward term: it refers to the emotional state of being…
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8 Things to Never Ignore When You Feel Depressed
When you feel depressed, it can be challenging to muster up the energy to do anything. Of course, it’s okay to take some time to relax by yourself and recuperate. But sometimes, when that blue feeling stretches over many days, doing nothing can worsen it. It’s essential to try and help yourself get out of…
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I Struggle With Depression. 10 Things I Wish People Knew About It
It is hard to describe what feeling depressed is like. It varies so much for different people. For me, there are days I feel like I have a heavy weight on me and I cannot move. The simple act of getting up is overwhelming, as is anything else I might try to do. Other days it is just…
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8 Signs You’re Becoming Depressed
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 280 million people worldwide become depressed, making it the leading cause of disability. Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder during the winter months. That condition comes from a lack of sun exposure, which can reduce circadian rhythms. With winter fast approaching, depression can…