Depression isn’t just “feeling down” or needing to “snap out of it.” It’s a very real health condition rooted in the way your brain works and communicates. Understanding the science behind it can take some of the shame out of the struggle and remind you this is not a personal failure—it’s biology, chemistry, and experience […]
What Is High-Functioning Depression? When people hear the word depression, they often picture someone unable to get out of bed, struggling to function, or visibly sad. But not all depression looks that way. High-functioning depression—sometimes linked with Persistent Depressive Disorder (dysthymia)—can be harder to spot. Individuals with high-functioning depression often keep up with daily responsibilities, […]
If you’ve been feeling stuck in the heaviness of depression, you’re not alone. When life feels overwhelming, even the smallest tasks can seem impossible. But here’s the hopeful part: healing doesn’t have to come from huge changes. Often, it starts with just one tiny step forward. This is where something called Behavioral Activation comes in. […]
It can be common for people to feel uncertain about whether they’re experiencing clinical depression. Why? Because depression is a complex condition that varies from person to person. This uncertainty arises for several reasons. For example, as humans, we understand that sadness, fatigue, and stress are natural parts of life. However, these feelings can also […]
As a therapist who works with a variety of populations and issues, I’ve found that different interventions and techniques work for different clients. However, there’s one tool every single person I work with can use, regardless of what their individual struggles are—and that’s coping skills. What are coping skills? Coping skills are the thoughts and […]
Depression doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it—it can also ripple out and influence their relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. This isn’t because the person with depression doesn’t care about their loved ones; rather, depression can change the way they think, feel, and interact with others. Understanding these effects can help foster empathy […]
Struggling through new changes? Changes like those listed below can be a source of stress and anxiety for many of us. Therapy can help. Career change, loss of a job, other changes in the workplace Change in school, starting college Moving to a new place Loss of an important relationship Beginning a new relationship or […]
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How to Stop Taking Things Personally: Reclaiming Your Peace Through a Shift in Perception | Amority Health By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Have you ever felt gutted by […]
You may have heard of the chemicals in the brain that impact how we feel. There are several, but the ones that may help you hack happiness are dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. Each of them impacts how you feel in different ways. Oxytocin triggers feelings of love and protection, such as when parents and children […]
