The connection between people-pleasing and depression is a common pattern I see in my practice. When you spend your life prioritizing others people's needs over your own, something inside [read more]
Self-criticism and depression are frequently locked in a toxic, self-sustaining cycle. When you’re constantly beating yourself down for making mistakes, or maintaining impossibly high standards, it can have a [read more]
When consumed by the depths and darkness of depression, finding hope can feel daunting and even impossible altogether. The weight of depression can shift how you perceive and experience [read more]
Nostalgic feelings and thoughts can have a significant impact on people's lives—emotionally and practically. Feelings of deep nostalgia can be heavy in people who struggle with depression; it can [read more]
It's normal to have moments of nostalgia. Maybe you see something that recalls a memory from the past, or you hear a certain sound, smell a particular scent, or [read more]
It's normal to go through moments of nostalgia. You may visit a place that reminds you of home, or merely find yourself wandering through a memory, perhaps brought on [read more]
Depression and feelings of low self-worth can have an impact in many areas of your life. Typical daily activities such as getting out of bed or going to work [read more]
Sadness isn’t always a desired feeling, but it is an essential emotion as part of the human experience. While some are more able to allow sadness in and to [read more]
When you think of chronic pain and depression, you might assume they’re separate conditions. One manifests physically, while the other affects mental health. However, there actually is a complex [read more]
Everyone has ups and downs, but sometimes it’s hard to tell when those “downs” are signs of something more serious. Depression can sometimes sneak up on you in ways [read more]