What I Know About Depression
I don’t know much about the underlining causes or triggers of depression — the science. I do know how it’s effected me, how it’s effected friends, and how it’s effected…
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Wrestling With The Epidemic Of Depression
I read an article this morning about depression from an athlete’s perspective. Then I read another from the view of a spouse dealing with her athletic husband’s depressive episodes. Every…
Depression Basics: 7 Signs
One purpose of this site is to educate and de-stigmatize depression and mental illness, not only for you the reader, but for myself. It may sound cliche, but Knowledge is Power. The better we…
The ABC’s of My Well-being; Adrenal Fatigue, Blastocystis hominis, and Cortisol
Do you feel you need a nap an hour after waking up? Are you fatigued most of the day? Do you suffer from bouts of depression? Are you constantly managing…
The Pursuit of Vitality
The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it was vitality that seemed to seep away from me in that moment. — Andrew Solomon Andrew’s statement resonated with…
What Can Physical Training Teach Us About Mental Resiliency
What if we approached all aspects of our lives as we do our physical and endurance training? Utilizing periodization principles and maintaining a respect for rest and recovery are widely accepted…