A sense of hopelessness can be a coping mechanism for anxiety and anxiety a balm for hopelessness. We don't always know which we prefer. Perfectionists tend to fluctuate between feeling an inordinate ...

Depression and anxiety commonly occur together, creating a cycle where symptoms of each condition can worsen the other. A coping “toolkit” may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication.

“I seem to get depressed about things more than my friends do. What can I do about it?” A patient recently asked me this question. At some point, everyone gets depressed — for instance, when a ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Christmas is just days away and although it’s a time of joy for many, for some, it’s the complete opposite. During the holidays many individuals struggle with Seasonal ...

Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Key Takeaways Exercise can boost mood by releasing "feel-good" chemicals. Meditation ...

Q: My mood isn’t great, I am tired all the time, and I just want to be left alone. I’m not ever in the mood for sex either. It’s affecting my marriage. I may be depressed, but I am concerned about ...

They say the key things that help people as they age – a good diet, a supportive network and exercise – are all tools that ...

For many of us, this time of year may bring the winter blues. Shorter, darker days and cold nights can make many people feel depressed in the winter. People who experience winter depression are often ...