For many people the sad reality of depression is that it rumbles on, sometimes year on year. Yet, despite their feelings of despair, often coupled with eating problems, sleep difficulties, poor mental focus and low-self worth, they somehow manage to go about their daily tasks.
This form of depression has a name - dysthymia. It isn't always easy to spot because people can become adept at covering it over when necessary. If this isn't bad enough, people with dysthymia can actually become...
In my New Year's Eve post, Starting a Fresh New Year Despite the Same Old Chronic Pain, I talked about being in a rut and trying to look at... Read more »
When at the heart of suffering, the darkness can be shed by giving onto others. Instead of remaining trapped within self-pity, shifting... Read more »
Last week, I wrote about the often unrecognized occurrence of depression in an individual with chronic illness. This week, I introduce you... Read more »
My last post looked into the benefit of some drugs with an anti-depressant effect in the treatment of the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. ... Read more »
Not surprisingly, there is research to support the association between chronic illness and depression. It makes sense. Often when an... Read more »
University of Michigan researchers say that people who have trauma-related chronic pain also often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)... Read more »
Women who have chronic headaches may be more prone to depression. A new study has found that women who experience chronic headaches are 4 times more... Read more »
A new study has found that people who have sleep trouble for more than a few weeks may be at a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression.... Read more »
According to a new study, black men who live with chronic pain are more likely than white men to experience affective distress, depression, and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available including psychotherapy, antidepressants, or both. In general, the... Read more »
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