Body Memory Differs From Body Flashback You may find that a depressed person has aches and pains that can’t be pinned down to some current happening in life. For example, a depressed person may have back aches, stiff neck and shoulders, or even bruising that seems to appear without anything causing it. These body pains…

Self improvement is tough to do when you’re depressed. It’s also one of those things that stresses people out even if they aren’t depressed. Because self improvement is the acknowledgment that some part of you needs improving upon. That’s a tough idea to swallow no matter what your emotional state. Why does self improvement matter?…

  October is depression awareness month. Depression awareness and breaking stigma of depression is important. Depression affects 15 million Americans each year. Only half of these people will be diagnosed and treated. Half of depressed Americans suffer with anxiety. Do we need a depression awareness month? Mental health is important throughout your life. It’s as important…

At Halloween, we like to dress up in scary costumes and get frightened. But how many ghosts have you or your pets seen? And what day do you think is safe for not seeing a ghost? Three in five people say they’ve seen a ghost. The Independent newspaper reported that 40% of people think their pet has had…

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