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Category: Depression and Bipolar

June 19, 2020June 29, 2020 Christy Carraway

What Depression Feels Like: My Story

Depression and Bipolar, My Story
What Depression Feels Like: My Story

How does it feel to be depressed?  People experience it in different ways. Major Depressive Disorder may cause people to feel hopeless, fatigued, bored, and

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February 27, 2020April 21, 2020 Christy Carraway

Is Suicide Selfish?

Depression and Bipolar
Is Suicide Selfish?

Is the act of suicide selfish? A colleague once told me he thought committing suicide was a selfish act. I’ve heard this sentiment many times

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November 16, 2019February 14, 2020 Christy Carraway

A Review of the Best Books on Depression

Book Reviews, Depression and Bipolar, Treatment and Wellness
A Review of the Best Books on Depression

With so many books on depression, it’s tough to weed through them to determine which ones you want to dedicate your time reading. We have

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November 16, 2019February 14, 2020 Christy Carraway

The 5 Types of Stalkers (and How to Stay Safe)

Depression and Bipolar, Personality Disorders, Psychosis
The 5 Types of Stalkers (and How to Stay Safe)

There are 5 types of stalkers and research on stalking behavior has found that many suffer from mental illness, including personality disorders, substance abuse, and

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November 16, 2019February 27, 2020 Christy Carraway

A Depression Quiz: Are You Suffering from Depression?

Depression and Bipolar, Quizzes
A Depression Quiz: Are You Suffering from Depression?

A Depression Quiz: Are You Suffering from Depression? The Patient Health Questionnaire-9  (PHQ-9) is a screening tool used by healthcare providers to identify whether an

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October 21, 2019November 9, 2019 Christy Carraway

Service vs. Emotional Support Animals: What’s the Difference?

Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar, Treatment and Wellness
Service vs. Emotional Support Animals: What’s the Difference?

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are becoming increasingly popular as an addition to the formal treatment for mental health conditions,especially depression and anxiety. ESAs are “prescribed”

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October 16, 2019July 30, 2020 Christy Carraway

Bipolar Disorder: Types I and II

Depression and Bipolar
Bipolar Disorder: Types I and II

Bipolar Disorder, once referred to as “manic depression”, is a mood disorder whose hallmarks are cycling moods that range from depression to elevated or irritable.

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March 25, 2018July 30, 2020 Christy Carraway

Depression with Acute Psychosis

Depression and Bipolar, Psychosis
Depression with Acute Psychosis

Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features is a condition where an individual experiences symptoms of depression and psychosis at the same time. The core characteristic

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