Does this sound like you: feeling isolated. know you have a mood disorder but in denial. afraid to seek treatment for fear of stigma with family, friends or how it could affect work relationships. If so,...
Do you feel flat, blue, down, sad or unhappy? Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? You might be experiencing the common link between depressive and insomniac symptoms. ...
Myth: A sleeping pill will help. Fact: Almost nine million Americans taking prescription medication to address their insomnia, and even more using herbal or over-the-counter remedies. Taking these sleeping pills may help for one night but...
Myth: Insomnia is why I’m irritable and tired. Fact: While it is true that lack of sleep can cause irritability and tiredness, insomnia may arise due to other reasons. While trouble sleeping is certainly problematic, irritability...
Myth: Insomnia is the cause of my bad mood; all I need is a good night’s sleep. Fact: Insomnia, which includes trouble falling asleep and waking up too early, affects many aspects of your daily...
Part 3: I’m not doing as well anymore. Is it because I came off of my medication? I have been off of my antidepressant for about two months now, and I am feeling a bit off,...
Part 2: Now that I am feeling good, I don’t need my antidepressant anymore. Right? I have been on my antidepressant for about two years now and it has been going great! Recently my doctor has...
Part 1: I was recently diagnosed with depression. I had a hard time accepting a diagnosis like this; even now it feels weird saying it. I know my mom has depression but I never expected that...
Do you experience: trouble falling asleep? waking up several times during the night? waking up too early in the morning and being unable to fall back asleep? sleeping deeply but not feeling rested or refreshed upon awakening? If this sounds...
Are not feeling energetic like your motivation vanished? Are your hobbies now boring and your mood flat? Are you tired in the morning even after a night of good sleep? Maybe your friends, family, or...