I just felt like shit and slept as much as I could. I showed up to work. I kept my commitments. I spoke when asked to, but I felt more than unhappy. I felt like I just didn’t care. (The Fix does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does anything on this website create… Continue reading Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
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Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Researchers investigated whether ketamine works on depression by acting like an opioid in the brain. Though ketamine has gained the support of some mental health professionals as a possible therapy for depression, a new study suggests that the drug’s anti-depressive qualities may also have a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect: ketamine may offer relief from depressive symptoms by… Continue reading Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Singer JoJo On Mental Health: I Named My Depression Burlinda
In a recent Instagram post, the pop star described the self-destructive habits that fueled her depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety affects millions of Americans—and celebrities are not immune. Recently Noah Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande and Emma Stone were among a slew of young artists who’ve been public about their inner struggles. Now, singer… Continue reading Singer JoJo On Mental Health: I Named My Depression Burlinda
Noah Cyrus Talks Anxiety, Depression
On her new EP, Miley Cyrus’s younger sister opens up about depression and “how it’s okay to feel those feelings.” Noah Cyrus is the other famous daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus and she also has showbiz in her blood. She made her acting debut on the show Doc at the age of three,… Continue reading Noah Cyrus Talks Anxiety, Depression
A Month of Heart Attacks: Withdrawing from Antidepressants
My doctor tells me not to worry. The medication is safe. I worry he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. I worry this was a big mistake I made at 18 and am paying for the rest of my life. My obsessions start as small thoughts. Random sparks catching kindling in my mind, eventually blazing… Continue reading A Month of Heart Attacks: Withdrawing from Antidepressants
Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
Researchers discovered that using vagus nerve stimulators to treat depression changed patients’ quality of life. A new study has shown that nerve stimulation can improve quality of life for depression patients, even if their symptoms aren’t totally alleviated. “When evaluating patients with treatment-resistant depression, we need to focus more on their overall well-being,” lead author… Continue reading Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
A new study explores how a family member receiving mental health treatment impacts their loved ones. Depression touches not only the individual—often, it affects the community around them, too. For teens, parents are often a significant part of this “community,” and can experience depression second-hand. But when a teen receives treatment, the benefits will ripple… Continue reading Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
"Hilarious World of Depression" Podcast To Feature Andrew Zimmern, Neko Case
The hit podcast is set to return for its third season on August 13th. TV personality and chef Andrew Zimmern will be a guest on this season’s Hilarious World of Depression podcast, the podcast that sheds light on the dark world of depression. In each episode, host John Moe and his guests untangle the mystery… Continue reading "Hilarious World of Depression" Podcast To Feature Andrew Zimmern, Neko Case
Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
Researchers may have discovered a possible biomarker for major depressive disorder. A blood test is in the works that may be an important new step in fighting depression. In a new study, researchers in the U.S. and Sweden have been examining a chemical in the brain, acetyl-L-carnitine, or LAC for short, to determine if it… Continue reading Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
Hay Fever's Link To Mental Health Issues Examined
Researchers examined the link between hay fever and depression in adolescents for a study. For many people, itchy eyes, sneezing and a scratchy throat are a right of passage every spring as the flowers bloom and the pollen begins to blow. However, although it might be common, one report found that hay fever is linked… Continue reading Hay Fever's Link To Mental Health Issues Examined