For some, it’s difficult to admit to themselves that they are suffering from anxiety or depression, let alone tell a close friend or loved one. Saying the words out loud can prove to be a terrifying feat and that action alone can make the diagnosis feel that much more real, when the person affected may actually want to try to hide or forget about the illness.

We’ve all been there. You arrive home from work after a particularly stressful day, or you’re feeling upset after having an argument with your significant other, and you look to food for comfort. Whether it’s a pint of ice cream that you eat straight out of the carton or boxed macaroni and cheese that brings the comfort you’re looking for, food can provide the emotional relief we’re looking for. But while it may make us feel good at the moment, the food choices we make can drastically impact our mood for the worse over time.

You may have heard in the past to just “think positive” to overcome your depression. While that statement was most likely said with pure intentions, it can be frustrating to hear. Depression is not a choice and it can affect anyone’s daily life, regardless of whether one chooses to think positively or not. But while…

Everyone experiences anxiety on some level. Minor stresses, a worry, concern about a potential outcome all fall into the category of anxiety. It’s a part of life, but it’s not all bad. Anxiety and stress are a way to let your body know that danger or threats are nearby, and even excitement. At times, anxiety…

Over the course of human history, we’ve developed tools to push ourselves and improve our lives. One of the modern tools that we use to improve lives have been a class of medicine known as antidepressants. As the name suggests, these are used to treat various forms of clinical depression, but they can also be…