Depression

How Stress Becomes Depression

How Stress Becomes Depression Depression is an everyday experience for many.  About 15% of the population struggle with its crippling effects at any given time.  For years, depression has been defined as a chemical imbalance in the brain.  While that … Continue reading

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Some More Thoughts on Depression

One of the common questions I am asked as a therapist relates to how busy I am at Christmas.  Christmas is a painful time for many people.  The problems they have with other family members come to the forefront; decisions … Continue reading

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A New Look at Depression

For years, depression has been defined as a chemical imbalance in the brain.  There is a shortage of transmitter substances in the synapse, which causes our brain to slow down, almost as if the brain’s “batteries” are weak.  The latest … Continue reading

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Living in a “Get-Set” World

We live in a stress-filled world, and it is very difficult to escape from the stress of everyday life.  Our bodies are not built for the 24/7 level of stress so many of us experience.  We have the stress of … Continue reading

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