"My daughter had been taking Effexor XR (75 mg) for several months when she began to develop hives all over her body. Her doctors are fairly certain it is ... Read More

Did you know that weight gain and depression are two possible signs of a thyroid problem? According to About.com Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon, at least 27 million Americans have ... Read More

Contrary to popular belief, self-injurious behavior has more to do with survival than suicide. Those who self-injure do it as a means of self-preservation, a way to quell the storms ... Read More

"What can I do? I told my husband that it has nothing to do with him -- it's the meds -- but it's hard to watch his crestfallen face ... Read More

Depression destroys so much of our motivation and energy that it can become difficult to keep up with day-to-day chores, yet a dirty living environment only serves to make us ... Read More

Q. What is the difference between clinical depression and sadness? A. Although depression is often thought of a being an extreme state of sadness, there is a vast difference ... Read More

From our forum: "I am a divorced mom and I am concerned about my oldest child who is now 12.There are many issues she has had to face, from ... Read More

If you're new you may not know about the a place called Depression Haven. It was founded by the group of people who used to host for our chat ... Read More

A member recently asked a very provocative question: "Do you sometimes feel 'happy' about being depressed and not want to overcome it?" Once you get past your outrage, ... Read More

This article from Cathy Wong, our Alternative Medicine Guide, provides some insight into how emotions and physical health are interconnected. Depression, for example, is related to the health of ... Read More

Is your child confused or upset because you don't feel up to doing things with them like you used to? "Why Are You So Sad? A Child's Book About Parental ... Read More

Cognitive therapy makes the assumption that thoughts precede moods and that false self-beliefs lead to negative emotions. Cognitive therapy aims to help the patient recognize and reassess his patterns of ... Read More

From the forum: "Someone please help! I think that not wanting sex is a symptom of depression. Does anyone else have this problem? I do not ... Read More

Many of those with depression resort to alcohol as a form of self-medication. Has your alcohol use slipped out of your control? The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) ... Read More

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