When most of us think of depression, we often think of major depressive disorder (MDD), where depression symptoms occur in episodes ranging from weeks to months. However, did you know that depression can persist for longer periods of time, where symptoms last over the course of two or more years wit
If the immune system remains permanently active, a smoldering fire occurs in the body. Inflammatory foci are constantly fueled - until they become chronic. This also destroys healthy tissue. Author: 3sat/nano/DOCUVISTA Filmproduktion/Marilena Schulte, Maike Wurtscheid/Jörg Becker, Sergios Roth/Tatj
Have you ever heard of depression tiredness? Depression tiredness is being mentally exhausted from trying to fight off all the negative thoughts that can make you feel worthless, meaningless, or unimportant. It’s so much more than just feeling tired and can affect your life in many ways. From your l
Are you going through life like a zombie? You wake up every morning without any energy, your mind is stuck in a fog, simple tasks take lots of effort and you want to lie down all the time but resting never helps? If this sounds like you, you might be experiencing signs of depression, which can leave
Burnout is your response to prolonged stress that leads to mental fatigue, emotional apathy, and physical exhaustion. Most people think of burnout as too much work, but it can also catch us outside the office and usually comes in 5 stages: honeymoon, onset of stress, chronic stress, burnout, and hab
Are you constantly feeling tired and fatigued, no matter how much sleep you get? You're not alone. Many people suffer from fatigue, which can negatively impact their work, relationships, and overall quality of life. In this video, we'll explore the common reasons why you might be feeling tired all t
Are you lonely? The feeling of loneliness is not the same as being alone. Being alone is a state of being, like living away from friends or family, while loneliness is a feeling. There's a saying that you can feel lonely even when surrounded by people, simply because when you are feeling lonely, you
Are you lonely? Psychology defines loneliness as “a distressing feeling that accompanies the perception that one’s socio-emotional needs are not being met by the quality of one’s inter- and intrapersonal relationships”. Numerous studies show that chronic loneliness can have a number of detrimental e
Do you wonder what causes chronic depression? Perhaps, you yourself are diagnosed with clinical depression or you know someone who has depression, but you aren't sure why they suffer from depression? Depression is an extremely complex mental health problem ranging from combination of genetic to envi
Have you been feeling tired all the time recently? Perhaps you’ve been feeling more drained and exhausted lately compared to in the past but don’t know why. There are a number of reasons that could contribute to a lack of energy and some may be affecting you without you knowing it. Here are a few ba
Do you ask yourself: Am I depressed, or just tired? According to a 2018 study by Ghanean and colleagues, fatigue occurs in over 90% of people with depression. So, it can be hard to tell the difference between burnout and depression. Watch this video to find out if you're not just tired, but depresse
