Archives Tag: Depression
I Hope You Know
April 19, 2022
I can picture you in the deafening silence of your empty one room apartment, sitting still on that now shaky single chair of yours that leans against the peeling wall by the window side and starring with wist at sharply dressed passer-by’s marching eagerly at dawn to somewhere the spark in their eyes promises to … Continue reading I Hope You Know
By guestpost
Digital Gadgets and How They Affect Interpersonal Relationships
April 19, 2022
There used to be an era when the curse on attention span was the television. In fact, it pushed a major religious sect in Nigeria to rename the television a ‘Satanic Box’. Now, it is the era of mobile phones, iPods and tablets and the various contents which come with them. The strange thing is … Continue reading Digital Gadgets and How They Affect Interpersonal Relationships
By adedoyin
Africa – The Argument For A Psychological Revolution
April 19, 2022
Let me begin by saying that I believe the things I want us to look at here are, in the main, common across the continent but for case study purposes, I will be using Nigeria in large part to illustrate my points. Why? Yes you guessed it – I am Nigerian (if that has put … Continue reading Africa – The Argument For A Psychological Revolution
By kevin-korgba
Ogoo Delivers Hope to People Suffering Depression
April 19, 2022
Nigerian celebrity singer, Mo’cheddah, has come out to talk about how she coped with depression for at least 4 years. This is coming on the heels of news of several foreign and local celebrities and everyday Nigerians who have taken their own lives after battling silently with depression. Soul-pop singer Ogoo has a heartwarming message … Continue reading Ogoo Delivers Hope to People Suffering Depression
Signs of Depression You Didn’t Know About
April 19, 2022
Every two in ten persons may have a case of depression, and in most cases, one of the two, is not aware that he/she is depressed. Depression doesn’t affect the blood, or the skin, or show any physical sign, so there is no depression test one can administer to know if a person is depressed. … Continue reading Signs of Depression You Didn’t Know About
By amarachi
Serotonin: What Makes You Happy… Or Depressed
April 19, 2022
Essentially, little things make huge impacts on our health and wellbeing, like the bite of a mosquito, an infection by microbes, a deficiency of vitamins or the insufficiency of a chemical substance required by the body. Doctors and physiologists have linked a change in moods to the increase or decrease in serotonin, also known as the … Continue reading Serotonin: What Makes You Happy… Or Depressed
By nnenna
What to do When Depression Knocks
April 19, 2022
Sometimes, the severity of depression would depend to a large extent on how much you allow it to affect you. Just like stress, some people handle depression quite easily while others are unable to resist and fall headlong into the pit. Failures, loss of lives or property, poverty, diseases are some of the factors that … Continue reading What to do When Depression Knocks
By jelifat
7 Questions to Prayerfully Ask Yourself When You’re Feeling Burnt Out
April 19, 2022
In today’s world, every other Christian woman you meet is almost always in survival mode. She is trying to effectively hold it all together and still be the ultimate “It Girl”- looking, smelling and feeling good. The demands of a job or business, being a wife, raising children, being a daughter, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, and friend, … Continue reading 7 Questions to Prayerfully Ask Yourself When You’re Feeling Burnt Out
By jehonwa
Why Support Groups Are Beneficial
April 19, 2022
Nobody enjoys catfights or the occasional drama. We either resolve to stay friends or choose to keep out of each other’s way and most times due to conflict. Still, no relationship strives without conflict because it eventually proves that nobody is perfect. Though one may attempt to disassociate from individuals he or she once shared common … Continue reading Why Support Groups Are Beneficial
How Depression Almost Took Over My Life
April 19, 2022
The worst was over. So what could top that? I had lost the baby and been left with a sore womb and perhaps, one fragile fallopian tube. The other had ruptured because the fetus had developed to some extent and died in the tube. The doctor said I could still have a healthy pregnancy in … Continue reading How Depression Almost Took Over My Life
Common Causes of Depression and How to Overcome
April 19, 2022
Depression is a feeling of helplessness, weakness or sadness that slowly creeps into the mind leading to a feeling severe despondency and dejection. Depression does not just jump into the mind, it happens over time, following certain unfavorable occurrences. Being depressed occurs as a result of adverse physical or mental problems being faced and endured … Continue reading Common Causes of Depression and How to Overcome
By jelifat
Are You Fighting Depression? Travelling Could Be Your Remedy
April 19, 2022
You have persistently been feeling sad, unhappy, anxious and easily irritated for so long that you can barely remember the last time you were truly happy. Your loved ones have mentioned it once or severally but you are in denial; perhaps you also know and acknowledge that your spells are not just any other kind … Continue reading Are You Fighting Depression? Travelling Could Be Your Remedy
Maintaining a Balance in Health, Work and Stress
April 19, 2022
It is believed that work is synonymous with stress and it is a common and widely held notion that stress is caused by work. However, this is not true of all cases. Stress can be caused by a number of reasons, which may not be related to work. Stress is a state of mental … Continue reading Maintaining a Balance in Health, Work and Stress
By jelifat
5 Things You Did Not Know About Depression
April 19, 2022
According to WHO, more than 350 million people suffer from depression worldwide (WHO; 2012), and over 80% of people with symptoms of depression are not receiving medical attention. Depression is a very popular word, and its usage has somewhat been diluted from a clinical disorder to any episode of mood swing or sadness. Because the … Continue reading 5 Things You Did Not Know About Depression
By amina-salau
Healthy Ways to Fight Depression
April 19, 2022
Depression is a condition that can go from a self-limiting to a life-threatening illness if not properly handled.It is the opposite of mania and is certainly more than feeling discontent or fed up for a few days. Depression is a real illness with genuine symptoms. According to wikihow.com, Medications are often prescribed for … Continue reading Healthy Ways to Fight Depression
By kobe
