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Category: Depression

The Relationship Between Depression and Substance Abuse

The Relationship Between Depression and Substance Abuse

When two or more mental illnesses occur together, it’s known as a dual diagnosis. It’s not uncommon for people with substance use disorder to be diagnosed with depression, and vice versa. Substance use disorder can worsen symptoms of depression, and signs of depression can make a substance use disorder worse.

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Physical Symptoms of Depression

5 Physical Symptoms of Depression 

Depression Affects Recovery Depression is a condition where low levels of the feel-good chemical serotonin can lead to feelings of anxiety and hopelessness. Understanding the physical symptoms of depression can help you or a family member see the signs early.  While there are many manifestations of this condition, it is

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Helping Your Loved One with Depression

Helping Your Loved One with Depression

As a close friend or family member of someone struggling with chronic depression, it can be difficult and frustrating to navigate such a sensitive and worrisome situation.  You are likely to be concerned about their well-being, but unsure of how to help. While nothing can take the place of professional

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Finding Purpose May Be the Key to Happiness

Finding Purpose May Be the Key to Happiness

We all dedicate a large majority of our lives striving towards happiness.  We may try to find it through money and material wealth, service to others, love and companionship, or professional success and power.  We sometimes turn to artificial means to generate something close to the experience of happiness by

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Working Out Your Mind

Working Out Your Mind

Experts are beginning to postulate that the concept of working out your mind may soon be considered as important and commonplace as working out your body.  Most people already know the benefits of physical exercise for health and wellbeing, and there are entire industries built around physical fitness. While the

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What to Do When You Are Feeling Hopeless

Everyone has bad days, as well as moments when it feels like no matter what you do, things will never change.  While the occasional loss of motivation is normal, dwelling in a dark place where it seems like nothing good will ever happen to you again, or that you don’t

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