Category: Depression

What it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder

What it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder We all have to eat in order to survive, and while this is something that we are all very aware of, there are some people who view food as more than just a necessity for survival. For some, that means eating much more than the body requires,

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How To Minimize Holiday Stress

How To Minimize Holiday Stress Cooking, cleaning, dealing with family members you’ve been avoiding all year, and an endless parade of parties you’d rather not attend (well maybe some of them, but definitely not all). And then there’s shopping, trying to squeeze gifts into the budget, not to mention battling traffic, long lines, and crowds.

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Living as an Introvert in an Extroverted Culture

Living as an Introvert in an Extroverted Culture Modern culture tends to favor extroverts, viewing introverts as quiet, aloof, difficult to talk to, or even downright rude. Introverts have a hard-enough time interacting with people just due to their nature, and this stereotype doesn’t help. Despite this, with the right frame of mind, introverts have

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The Hidden Face of Depression

The Hidden Face of Depression When people finally admit to friends and family that they are suffering from depression, it is an announcement that often comes as a big surprise. Most people are not aware of the symptoms of depression and are therefore ill-equipped to recognize when someone close to them is in pain. You

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10 Ways To Be Happier Now. Tips From A Therapist In Long Beach.

10 Ways To Be Happier Now. Tips From A Therapist In Long Beach. Happiness is so important that the U.S. Declaration of Independence lists pursuit of it as one of three absolute and inalienable rights. Happiness isn’t always easy, but there are a few things you can do to increase your happiness today. Make yourself

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Living with Depression. Info from a Therapist in Long Beach.

Living with Depression. Info from a Therapist in Long Beach. For anyone who has never experienced depression, it can be hard to understand the crushing sadness and overwhelming desire to crawl into a hole and never come out. As overwhelming as depression is, you aren’t alone. Depression is very common, affecting as many as 25%

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