Ever since my sophomore year of college, I’ve had episodes of depression. These episodes would vary in duration and hit me every few years. Sometimes they were a few years long, sometimes they’re only a...
“My meds used to work, in fact they used to work great! I was doing better and slowly feeling more like myself. One day I noticed I wasn’t feeling as well as I used to and symptoms...
Antidepressants are medications prescribed to individuals who experience symptoms of depression. Have you been taking an antidepressant and noticed that your meds are not adequately addressing your symptoms? Did your meds used to work but are...
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...