Last week, I wrote about the often unrecognized occurrence of depression in an individual with chronic illness. This week, I introduce you to the all too silent crisis of caregiver depression.
Not everyone who provides care will experience depression. However, there is evidence to suggest that taking care of another person can take a heavy toll on the caregiver. In fact, researchers at the Nation Family Caregivers Association have found that 60 percent of caregivers report depression...
All aboard! Anyone with chronic pain can have a free ticket aboard this street car named "Depression". We expect standing room only today... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Read Part II of the Series Here Read Part III of the Series Here Last week, a reader wrote to report that she was getting ready for a... Read more »
In Part I and Part II of this SharePost, I wrote about the emotional challenges that can be present when you are living with or caring for... 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 »
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 »
University of Michigan researchers say that people who have trauma-related chronic pain also often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)... 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 »
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