Exhausted and unmotivated can describe two very different things. One is a response to a job that has worn you down. The other is a clinical condition that touches everything, not only work. Telling them apart is not just a semantic exercise. It changes what kind of help actually fits, so it is worth slowing […]
The Science Behind Depression and Brain Chemistry
Depression is linked to changes in how brain chemicals and networks involved in mood, motivation, memory, and stress communicate. Serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine may play a role, but depression is not simply caused by having too much or too little of one chemical. Dopamine, serotonin, long-term stress, hormones, sleep, physical health, and life experiences can […]
Depression: Signs, Symptoms, Types, Treatment, and Therapy for Depression
Depression is a mental health condition that affects how you feel, think, and get through daily life. Common symptoms include feeling sad or empty most of the time, losing interest in things you once enjoyed, low energy, changes in sleep or appetite, trouble concentrating, and feeling hopeless. There are different types of depression, but they […]