It has long been said that living in Seattle can bring about feelings of depression & loneliness, but no matter where you live, whether it's the Pacific Northwest, or New York City, how can you overcome the feelings of seasonal depression can that affect us all on the shorter, colder, days of winter?
There is a common misconception that seeking therapy or medication for a mental illness, makes you weak, or less of a person. Chanel, who suffered from depression brought on from the death of loved one, completely bought into that mentality, until she decided to face her fears and seek help; this is her inspiring story.
Sometimes through adversity, we gain the most strength, because by overcoming difficult times in our lives we learn to realize what matters most for us to focus on. Meet Vicky, who has suffered from depression since 15, and her method of treatment may surprise you; this is her story.
Divorce can be hard not only on the parties who are ending their relationship, but the children who in most cases are losing a parent, and will then be raised by a single parent. Meet Anne, whose parents divorced when she was young, and this led her to a downward spiral of depression and generalized anxiety disorder; this is her story.
Sometimes when we are going through something terrible in our lives, we tend to suffer in silence, even though it can cause us more pain than what we are going through. Mercedes, who has suffered from panic attacks, believes that talking with others is the first step on the road to recovery and changing your life. This is her story.
Walking through SOHO shopping Lauren was stricken with a panic attack: she couldn't breathe, her stomach started to hurt, and her throat became tense. This was the first of many to come. It got so bad at one point she was bed stricken. She finally saw the doctor and found solace in yoga. Listen and learn as Lauren tells her story.
There's nothing that can replace a loved one, but there are many ways to move on and live your life. Watch the second episode of Justin and how he's coped with losing his parents at such a young age.
Death of a loved one causes a lot of grief and depression. Watch Justin speak about his story with his struggle from depression after losing his parents at a young age.
Anxiety is a condition that can be random and be very uncomfortable mentally and physically. Watch Erica, someone who copes with anxiety without medication, tell her story, and how practicing different types of yoga help her cope with her condition.
Anxiety and depression can make it hard to just get through the day. There are many things that can trigger it, but there are also ways of treating it. Watch Alex, a recent graduate, tell some of the things that triggers her anxiety and how a combination of medication and therapy is helping her live her life the way she wants.
The pressure to get good grades coupled with crammed studying can make finals season both a stressful and unhealthy time in any college student's life. In this episode, Daniel takes us into the world of a typical college student during finals season, and how he came out alive.
According to Emely, life is not just a sequence of unfortunate events, it gets better, and the better you control your thoughts, and learn how to deal with situations, the better you will feel. Emely, who suffers from depression, lives by these words which have helped her to change her life; this is her story.
Pressured, stressed, doing too many things at once. This is Julia's story. During her first year at college Julia's schedule was a mix of sports, education, and social outings. Soon she began to start having heavy anxiety to the point of becoming physically ill. Watch and learn how she coped with anxiety and the pressures of doing a lot at once.
Depression is not a condition that selects who it will afflict based on age, race, or sex, it can affect anyone. In this episode, Carly recounts how she first started suffering from depression and anxiety at age 12, and the steps that she took to get treatment. You will not want to miss this powerful story.
If you ever felt depressed, listen to Jennifer's story and advice for you. Watch her speak about the ways she deals with her depression and how it helps her.
Depression is a condition that can effect every part of your health. Watch Stephanie, someone who started dealing with eating disorders and depression in high school, which eventually effected her social life. Watch her tell the story of how she deals with it and lives her life for the better.
Everybody has a different way of coping with the stress often faced in life. Meet Sue, a senior in college that has found a method of dealing with the anxieties and pressures that come along with being a student. Find out what she does to clear her mind and ease her troubles. Sometimes it's the simplest things in life that can make a world of difference. This is Sue's story. |
In part 2 of this provoking series, Deborah reveals a time when her grip on sanity was slipping away. She discusses the stages of therapy that were unhelpful and the steps she took to finally make herself feel whole again. This is Deborah's story. |
Having moved around a lot as a child, Deborah often found it hard to have stability in her young life. When she moved to the U.S. she sought acceptance in the form of relationships. Little did she know that was the beginning of a tumultuous time that would fuel her deepest insecurities. |
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