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3 Reasons Your Depression Treatment Isn’t Working

Many people experience depression symptoms that seem to be unaffected by conventional treatments. Before you decide that your antidepressant is not working, make sure you have eliminated other possible causes that treatment seems to be ineffective. Hormonal Depression Before you change your current treatment, make sure your primary care doctor does blood tests to rule out thyroid problems as the root of your depression. Hypothyroidism has numerous effects, one of which is depression. Read More 

What Should You Do If You’ve Developed A Dependence On Your Narcotic Addiction Medication?

If you've turned to the use of a physician-prescribed synthetic opioid like methadone or suboxone to combat your addiction to heroin, you may find that these drugs are highly effective in treating heroin addiction -- but kicking the methadone or suboxone itself can be much more of a challenge. What should you do if you find you've developed a physical or psychological dependence on your anti-addiction medication? Read on to learn more about the treatment of suboxone and methadone addiction. Read More 

How To Stay Motivated While You’re Depressed

Being depressed can be a horrendous feeling because you don't have a ton of energy, you feel sad and hopeless, and you generally don't want to do much besides curl up in a ball and sleep. However, most people don't have the luxury of taking time off of work or off of being a parent in order to wait for the therapy to work or for the medication to kick in and allow themselves to function any less than normal. Read More 

Clothing Choices That Alleviate Social Anxiety

If you suffer from social anxiety, you may see a psychiatrist to help you alleviate the symptoms you feel as you go out into public. One way to alleviate social anxiety on your own is by selecting certain clothing to help reduce the amount of anxiety you feel. Here are some articles you will want to incorporate into your favorite apparel selections, making them staples in helping you feel more at ease in social situations. Read More 

Couples Counseling

If you are undergoing some struggles in your marriage, should you enter couples counseling? Although every couple differs, there are certain signs that indicate you could benefit from a marriage therapist. Studies show that 97% of those who seek this type of help are happy with the treatment results. If you and your partner are struggling, making an appointment may greatly benefit your relationship.  Talking Communication problems occur in every marriage, but if you and your spouse are not talking about anything except the most basic items, such as childcare arrangements or auto repair, you may need professional help. Read More