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Je dis que je suis malade au lieu de dépressif

L'Atelier Galita • 159 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Depression Wellness strategies Emotional Support
  1. Many people experience depression, and it's a real illness like a cold. It's surprising how many people have gone through it but don't talk about it openly.
  2. When explaining depression, people often bring up misunderstandings about mental illness. Saying 'I'm sick' instead can make it easier for others to understand without complicating things.
  3. We shouldn't treat depression any less seriously than physical illnesses. Just like we don't hesitate to take medicine for a cold, the same understanding should apply to mental health issues.

The Smoke Detector Principle: The Evolutionary Advantage of Overreaction

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 1344 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Anxiety Depression Psychology Evolution
  1. Anxiety is more common in wealthy countries, particularly among educated people with white-collar jobs. It seems to be a problem that affects many people today.
  2. Clinical depression rates have reached a new high, especially among young adults and college students. Understanding depression can be important since it greatly affects people's lives.
  3. Both anxiety and depression have seen significant increases over the past decade. It's crucial to discuss and learn more about these issues to find better ways to cope.

If at first you don't succeed

Disaffected Newsletter • 1858 implied HN points • 24 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Self-care Medication Depression
  1. It's okay to seek help when struggling with mental health. Sometimes, taking medication like an SSRI can really make a difference.
  2. Experiencing tough times like despair and insomnia is really hard, but it's important to keep trying to find solutions.
  3. Getting back to feeling better might take time, but small improvements can lead to being able to do everyday tasks again.
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There's got to be a morning after

Disaffected Newsletter • 2398 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Depression Anxiety Self-care Therapy
  1. Depression can feel overwhelming and isolating, but it's a temporary state that eventually lifts. It's important to remember that even in the worst times, things can improve.
  2. Understanding your past and your triggers can help in managing depression. It's not always about one specific cause or issue, but a mix of experiences and emotions.
  3. Finding small moments of joy or connection, like laughing or listening to music, can help you feel less alone. It's essential to hold onto those moments as signs of hope and recovery.

Depressing, Not Depressed

Situation Normal • 128 implied HN points • 16 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Depression Personal Growth Self-help
  1. There's a big difference between feeling depressed by what's happening around us and actually being depressed. You can be upset about the news but still feel okay inside.
  2. Taking care of your mental health is important. Things like therapy, medication, and yoga can help you feel stronger and more resilient.
  3. It's possible to face dark times and still come out okay. You can experience tough moments without letting them define how you feel about yourself.

Study examines at connections between weight loss programs and depression and anxiety in adolescents

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Adolescents Weight Loss Anxiety Depression
  1. Professionally run weight loss programs for adolescents may not increase depression or anxiety and could even lead to a slight reduction in symptoms, based on the study findings.
  2. The study's short follow-up period of up to 15 months raises concerns about the long-term effects of weight loss programs on mental health, especially considering weight regain patterns.
  3. Authors of the study have potential conflicts of interest, raising questions about their motivations and the credibility of their recommendations.

Friday Q&A: on antidepressants; inattention; social anxiety; & “am I taking too many meds?”

Are You Okay? • 359 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Medication Therapy Anxiety Depression
  1. Consider the option of seeking medication for managing depression symptoms if other interventions are not fully effective.
  2. Medication can be a valuable tool in a holistic approach to mental health, when used appropriately and under medical supervision.
  3. When facing intrusive thoughts and anxiety, techniques like recentering oneself and avoiding spirals can be helpful to regain focus.

Ketamine Science: Dirty Drugs, Dissociation, & Depression

Tripsitter • 159 implied HN points • 09 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Pharmacology Pain management Depression
  1. Ketamine is a "dirty drug" with unique effects on the body and mind, causing dissociation and a powerful anesthetic effect, but with fewer side effects compared to other anesthetics.
  2. Ketamine shows promise as a rapid and unique antidepressant, working on neuroplasticity and enhancing brain recovery, although its mechanisms and effectiveness vary among individuals.
  3. Ketamine has analgesic properties, particularly effective for certain pain conditions like the wind-up phenomenon, through its action on NMDA receptors in the spinal cord.

I wish I'd gotten help sooner

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 32 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapy Retirement Depression Personal Growth
  1. It's important to seek help when you're struggling. Waiting too long can lead to deeper issues like depression.
  2. Talking to a professional can help you see unhelpful thinking patterns that drain your energy.
  3. Finding the right support is tough but necessary. It's better to address your struggles early rather than suffer in silence.

Depression

Living Fossils • 27 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychology Depression Self-care Emotional Wellbeing
  1. Depression can be seen as a strategy for individuals to signal their need for help. When someone feels this way, it might mean they need more support from friends or family.
  2. The pain of depression might sometimes drive people to withdraw from social interactions, which can show others that they are in real distress.
  3. Though depression feels terrible and often comes after difficult life events, it can have a function in measuring how much support a person requires from their social network.

On Depression and the Blues

Castalia • 139 implied HN points • 19 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychiatry Depression Personal Experience
  1. The common belief that depression is just a chemical imbalance is being challenged. Many researchers say we need to look at depression in a more complete way, not just based on brain chemistry.
  2. People often divide themselves into those with serious depression and those without it, but this view is changing. Everyone can experience sad feelings or depression at some point in their lives.
  3. During tough times, like the pandemic, many people felt depressed, showing that mental health struggles are universal. We can understand depression as a part of life rather than a lifelong condition.

Psychosomatic contributors to Long Covid suffering

More is Different • 6 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Depression Insomnia Anxiety
  1. Psychosomatic causes for Long Covid suffering are real and can be misunderstood.
  2. Psychological illnesses are a subset of psychosomatic ones, highlighting the blurry boundaries between psychology and neurology.
  3. Discussion of psychosomatic causes for Long Covid may elicit negative reactions, but recognizing them can lead to appropriate treatment and relief.

Musings on depression, engineering, startuping.

A Perfectly Cromulent Software Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 03 Aug 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Depression Therapy Journaling Meditation
  1. Therapy often suggests journaling as a way to start the healing process and gain clarity in the chaos of everyday life.
  2. Journaling is highly personal, acting as a sanctuary for thoughts that may not always need to be revisited.
  3. The author navigates the intersection of sharing thoughts through writing, deciding which ones are worth sharing and which are best left private.

Maintain Hope

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Depression Treatment Symptoms Prevention
  1. Depression can be situational or major, affecting people differently, but it's important to recognize and seek appropriate treatment.
  2. Treatment for depression may involve medication, therapy, or a combination based on individual circumstances and severity of symptoms.
  3. It's vital to maintain hope, reach out for help, connect with others, set realistic goals, and engage in self-care activities during the recovery process.

Ugly Truths About Working From Home

ChughGPT, my personal LLM • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Work-life balance Loneliness Depression Remote work
  1. Working from home can disrupt work-life balance and lead to procrastination due to lack of fixed office hours.
  2. Loneliness and depression are common challenges when working remotely, as social interactions are reduced and isolation sets in.
  3. Maintaining social connections, whether through coworking spaces or occasional office visits, can help combat the negative effects of working from home.