How Do Antidepressants Work? There are many types of antidepressants used by doctors that are divided into a handful of categories. The most common ones are called SSRIs. SSRIs or Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors work by stopping the re-uptake or removal of Serotonin -the happiness hormone- from the neural junctions. This essentially increases the feeling... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus: Taking Care of your Mental Health in Lockdown
Bring Back Hobbies Catch up on those long-forgotten hobbies that once gave you happiness, but had to be left behind because of lack of time. You may have grown out of gully cricket, playing cards, or that simple game of ludo, but they have not grown out of you. To maintain your mental balance and... Continue Reading →
Common Myths About Depression
Depression is Incurable The first thing that goes through a patient's mind when he gets diagnosed with a psychological ailment is that he will never be healthy again. As no end to the tunnel of darkness is visible, people dive deeper into their own despair with no hope of ever coming out. However, I want... Continue Reading →
What to do if Your Friend Has Depression?
Stop Judging The first thing you need to do is stop judging a depressed person, and stop coaching them how positive thinking and going out can cure them. This point is actually more about you and less about them. See, Depression is a disease where you need to patiently listen to the patient and understand... Continue Reading →