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Depression

Welcome to the depression archive. If you’ve clicked this tag, then you’re interested in quickly finding all the articles that are related to this topic. If so, then you’re in the right place.

Here you’ll find all the articles that have been tagged to be about depression or to contain information about this topic.

Articles here may include personal accounts as well as tips and information on the subject.

The Little Known Truth About Thought Suppression

6 June 20243 August 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man sitting on a chair in an empty room, with his knees to his chest and his hands over his ears, all while looking distressed. This is to represent the topic of the article - The Little Known Truth About Thought Suppression

Reading Time: 8 minutesThought suppression is a common coping strategy, but it’s a flawed safety and avoidance behaviour. But there are two great alternatives

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, What is...38 Comments

Am I Depressed? Here Are The Warning Signs

8 June 202415 June 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man with dreadlocks laying in bed crying, holding their duvet to represent the topic of the article - Am I Depressed? Here Are The Warning Signs

Reading Time: 10 minutesSometimes you just need to ask yourself, am I depressed? Depression can creep up on us and take us to a dark place before we even realise it

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, What is...36 Comments

What Makes Micromanipulations Ruin A Relationship

8 June 202418 May 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a female metalhead wearing a Slipknot T-shirt with her hands over her ears to represent the topic of the article - What Makes Micromanipulations Ruin A Relationship

Reading Time: 6 minutesToxic behaviours are commonly associated with narcissists, but anyone can engage in them, especially micromanipulations, sometimes unknowingly

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Depression, Relationships, What is...48 Comments

Why You Need To Stop Making Comparisons Right Now

8 June 20244 May 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman standing in front of a waterfall holding a sign that says "I'm here you not" to represent the topic of the article - Why You Need To Stop Making Comparisons Right Now

Reading Time: 9 minutesIt’s easy to fall into the making comparisons trap, which can cause a downward spiral. But don’t worry, this article has you covered

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care52 Comments

Depression Meals: Simple Meals To Cook When Lacking Motivation

9 March 20262 February 2022 by Unwanted Life
A white woman in a wheelchair preparing food in the kitchen to represent the topic of the article - Depression Meals: Simple Recipes To Cook When Lacking Motivation - Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 6 minutesCheck out these depression meals for simple recipes to tie you over when you have no motivation to eat, let alone cook

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Motivation, Self-Care92 Comments

Suicidal Ideation: What It’s Like Living With Suicidal Thoughts

9 June 20245 January 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of an East Asian woman curled up in a chair looking at the phone as the light of the phone lights up their face, to represent the topic of the article - Suicidal Ideation: What It's Like Living With Suicidal Thoughts

Reading Time: 10 minutesSuicidal ideation is more of a problem than many people think. To help highlight this, this article includes two personal experiences of suicidal ideation

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care, Suicide39 Comments

Winter Months: Survival Guide For Getting Through The Cold

9 June 202415 December 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a very cold and snowy city as a person walks in front of a bus to represent the topic of the article - Winter Months Survival Guide For Getting Through The Winter Season

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe winter months can be harsh on us in a lot of different ways, and one way is winter depression. But, there are ways to manage it

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care60 Comments

10 Great Breathing Exercises For Your Mental Wellbeing

9 June 20246 October 2021 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 5 minutesA collection of the best breathing exercises to help you relax, reduce your stress, manage your anxiety, and help improve your sleep quality

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care, Sleep, Stress74 Comments

Taking Antidepressants Isn’t A Big Deal, Here’s Why

9 June 202415 September 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman with pick hair, holding a mirror in her hands that is covered in medication as you see her face reflected in the mirror to represent the topic of the article - Taking Antidepressants Isn't A Big Deal, Here's Why

Reading Time: 6 minutesThere is still stigma around taking antidepressants. This article challenges the pill shaming things people still say about taking medication for your mental health

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Depression, Medication57 Comments

What Is The Strange World Of Smiling Depression?

9 June 202430 June 2021 by Unwanted Life
An Asian man crossing the road with a fake smile on to represent the topic of the article - What Is The Strange World Of Smiling Depression?

Reading Time: 5 minutesSmiling depression might be one of the world’s most dangerous forms of depression, with people hiding behind a smile instead of getting help

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Addiction, Depression64 Comments
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