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Depression Treatments

November 29, 2018May 11, 2021 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…

Depression Symptoms

November 29, 2018May 11, 2021 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Depression Symptoms

Most people will experience depression symptoms at some time in their life. Feelings of sadness and upset are a normal response to stressful situationRead More…

Hypothyroidism and Depression

November 28, 2018May 11, 2021 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Hypothyroidism and Depression

If you’ve been feeling tired and depressed and you’ve gained a bit of weight, you may be thinking it’s just a normal part of life.   Maybe you just Read More…

Can Exercise Help Depression?

November 28, 2018July 9, 2021 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, 2018May 11, 2021 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, 2018May 12, 2021 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, 2018May 11, 2021 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…

Dear Younger Me: Letter to an Abuse Survivor

November 28, 2018May 12, 2021 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Dear Younger Me: Letter to an Abuse Survivor

When I was in my early twenties, I was in an abusive relationship.  At various points in our relationship, he gave me a black eye, pushed me intoRead More…

How to Make a Suicide Safety Plan

November 28, 2018October 5, 2021 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on How to Make a Suicide Safety Plan

If you suffer from depression, the possibility always exists that at some point you may have thoughts about harming yourself. Unfortunately, when you Read More…

When Friends and Family Don’t Understand Depression

November 28, 2018July 9, 2021 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on When Friends and Family Don’t Understand Depression

When you have depression, it can be very helpful knowing that your friends and family are in your corner.  But what can you do when they just donRead More…

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