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Category: Treatments

Articles about the various treatments for depression, such as medications and psychotherapy.

Getting Off Antidepressants Safely and Comfortably

December 4, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Getting Off Antidepressants Safely and Comfortably

For one reason or another, you’ve decided that you want to stop using an antidepressant. Perhaps you’ve made great strides in your healing and feel yoRead More…

Chromium, Sugar Cravings and Depression?

December 4, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Chromium, Sugar Cravings and Depression?

If you are finding yourself dealing with symptoms like sugar cravings, depression, and problems with managing your blood sugar, it could be that you aRead More…

Depression Treatments

November 29, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Depression Treatments

There are several different depression treatments that are available. Most require a doctor’s approval, but certain herbs and supplements are availablRead More…

Can Exercise Help Depression?

November 28, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Can Exercise Help Depression?

Can exercise help depression?  According to a study from the Black Dog Institute, even small amounts of exercise can help.  In fact, as little as anRead More…

Metabolic Syndrome Makes It Hard to Treat Depression

November 28, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Metabolic Syndrome Makes It Hard to Treat Depression

A study published on December 13, 2017 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society says that having metabolic syndrome may make it more difRead More…

Antidepressants: What Are They, How Do They Work?

November 28, 2018April 11, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Antidepressants: What Are They, How Do They Work?

At its simplest, antidepressants are medications which are used to treat depression.  Chemically, they are drugs which are capable of altering thRead More…

Exercise and Depression: How to Set Doable Goals

November 28, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Exercise and Depression: How to Set Doable Goals

You’ve probably heard about the many studies dealing with exercise and depression.  Experts say it probably helps by increasing blood flow to the braRead More…

How to Sleep Better to Feel Better

November 27, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on How to Sleep Better to Feel Better

Getting a good night’s sleep is very important in how you feel. If your sleep is of poor quality, it can leave you feeling tired, grumpy and blue the Read More…

To-Do List Can Shut Off Rumination and Help You Sleep

January 22, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on To-Do List Can Shut Off Rumination and Help You Sleep

Do you find yourself unable to fall asleep at night because you can’t stop thinking about how much you need to get done the next day? Baylor UniversitRead More…

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