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
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
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
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