Depression and Women

Women are two to three times more likely than men to suffer from depression. This, in no way, suggests that women are weaker than men. Rather, we believe it is for a number of reasons that have to do with a woman’s genetic and biological makeup.

What Is It Like To Suffer From An Anxiety Disorder?

About 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. That is a staggering figure.

In her book On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety, published in May, Andrea Petersen, a health reporter at The Wall Street Journal, writes in vivid, memorable detail about what it's like to experience acute anxiety.

Panic Disorder Test

Nothing quite prepares you for the heartache of profound loss. It settles in like a gloomy thrum — sometimes louder, sometimes softer — with a volume switch you can’t entirely shut off.

What Healthy, Happy Couples Do and Don’t Do

There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. After all, every couple disagrees and runs into a range of challenges. So it isn’t that healthy, happy couples fight less than other couples. It isn’t that they are so alike and compatible that they’re somehow immune to conflict.

Using Writing to Help Us Process Our Grief

On a cool November morning in the small town of Mountain View, Calif., Sarah Neustadter’s beloved boyfriend, John—the man she was going to marry—threw himself in front of an oncoming train. Just days prior, John had turned 36.

Helping an Adult Family Member or Friend with a Drug or Alcohol Addiction

Do you have an adult family member or friend with a drug or alcohol problem? You’re probably wondering how you can help. Here are 7 answers to questions you may be asking.

3 Everyday Tips for Managing Depression

Yes, when you are depressed finding an antidepressant that works for you is a great start, but there are little things throughout the day you can do to help alleviate depression.

1. Attire – Often times when we get depressed we don’t want to shower, or dress nicely. I have found that when I am down, and make a concerted effort to get dressed up, it actually makes me feel better. So I break out the stilettos, try a new hair style, and moisturize more than usual. The worse I feel, the fancier I get. In other words, fake it till you make it out of your depression.

When You’re Deeply Ashamed of Your Anxiety

You feel deeply ashamed of your anxiety. You are embarrassed and mortified and hope that no one ever finds out—maybe not even your friends, maybe not even your spouse. After all, who gets nervous and shaky at the grocery store? Who feels panicked over giving a presentation at work? Who gets terrified of germs or their loved one’s safety every single time they walk out the door?

Marriage After Sobriety

When long-awaited sobriety finally arrives, partners expect their past relationship problems will disappear. Often, there is a “honeymoon” period when they’re on their best behavior and reaffirm their love and commitment. After all that they’ve been through together, they have high hopes for a rosy future and easier times ahead. Yet, sobriety destabilizes the status quo, offering opportunities for positive change. But it’s also an unsettling time. Both partners feel vulnerable. It’s a rocky transition in the relationship presenting many challenges.