Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications play an important role in treating mental health conditions like depression, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. These medications can help regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and improve daily functioning. While they’re often effective, some individuals may eventually consider stopping them—whether because of side effects, feeling stable, or wanting to explore [...]
Depression is more than just a passing feeling of sadness—it’s a serious medical condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. According to the World Health Organization, over 280 million people worldwide experience depression. While symptoms vary, common signs include persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, changes in sleep and [...]
Feeling drained, sluggish, or mentally foggy even after a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Did you know TMS Therapy can boost your energy and fight fatigue? Many people live with daily fatigue, especially when coping with depression, anxiety, or high-functioning mental health disorders. It’s more than being tired—this type of fatigue drains [...]
Quick Depression Spurs or High-functioning depression is often overlooked because it hides in plain sight. Unlike other forms of depression, those affected can maintain day-to-day responsibilities while quietly battling overwhelming sadness, fatigue, or self-doubt. These individuals often check all the boxes, including holding jobs, fostering relationships, and keeping up appearances, but they feel far [...]
Mourning the loss of a loved one is one of life’s most profound and painful experiences. While grief is a natural response to loss, for some, it can lead to or intensify depression, leaving one feeling stuck in a cycle of overwhelming sadness and despair. Grief-related depression often extends beyond typical mourning, with symptoms [...]
Watching from the sidelines while a partner struggles with depression can make one feel powerless. You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused. Every effort you make to "assist" your partner may seem to be met with rejection or, worse, disregarded. You can even start to believe that you are somewhat to blame for your [...]
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), commonly known as depression, is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. In this article, we will explore the diagnosis criteria for MDD, its importance, and the [...]
In a world where depression is more frequently treated with prescription medication, TMS therapy stands out. That is because this non-invasive, painless procedure can help to treat even the most resistant of depression cases without creating long-term side effects like some medications can. However, some people may wonder what the long-term side effects [...]
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive magnetic therapy used to treat depression. This technique applies the use of magnetic pulses delivered repeatedly from magnetic fields to influence the stimulation of neuronal cells in the brain. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved TMS for treating depression because of its high success rate. However, how long do the benefits of [...]
Some people suffering from high-functioning depression are diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder (PDD). Most mental illnesses impair a person’s ability to function, though people with PDD can perform well academically, go to school or work and engage in social activities. While high-functioning depression may not seem as severe as other [...]
