Depression is often a complex compilation of various factors. Although, some cases of clinical depression are said to be caused by a chemical imbalance, the following are several factors that can contribute to depression. You may be able to do something about many of these things on your own to assist your recovery from depression.
Disenfranchised Grief: When those who care about you don’t understand what you have been through
The keys to dealing with disenfranchised grief is to first acknowledge the significance of the loss in your life and to create a support system that honors that significance. This support system may be friends or family, but sometimes it may require you going outside that circle for the backing you need.
How to Support Your Teen in Grief and Loss
Grief and loss make anyone feel helpless. For parents, watching their child grieve can be one of the most painful experiences. A few thoughts are offered on how to best support your teen when they experience grief and loss.
For The Moments When Life Disappoints
Life is definitely not fair. This is a well-known fact. You probably heard an adult tell you this when you were a kid. Things very often do not turn out the way we planned or hoped. Often times, we must develop an alternate plan or goals for ourselves.
Caring for a Loved One: Resolving Family Conflict
Caring for our family can bring out the best in us but can also cause some conflict. Maybe you have had one opinion about a family member’s care and a sibling, relative, or attorney thinks something else. The stress in determining the role each family member will play can put a strain on even the closest of family relationships.
Bigger than Football: Remembering Kosta Karageorge
Kosta Karageorge, a fifth year senior on the football team, was found dead near campus due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was twenty-two years old. He is survived by his mother, father, sister, teammates, and all of us in Buckeye Nation. My heart aches for the Karageorge family and for all of the people Kosta leaves behind.
Community Trauma: How the Events in Ferguson Touch Us All
The events in Ferguson are traumatic not only for his family but for the community at large. It’s important to recognize the effect it can have on all of us.
Shame or Guilt: The Effects
In the first part of this series, we talked about distinguishing the differences between true guilt, false guilt, and shame. Now, let’s look at the effects of shame and guilt and how to overcome them.
Weathering an Emotional Storm: Healing & Moving Forward (Part 3)
During the period immediately following the crisis, your intense feelings of fear, panic, and anger begin to de-escalate. It may be difficult to resume your previous level of emotional or physical functioning due to feelings of uncertainty. You’ll start to notice certain words or situations are now triggers, reminding you of the traumatic event.
Weathering An Emotional Storm: You Have Choices (Part 1)
I use the term “emotional storm” metaphorically to represent times of emotional crisis in your life where you need to seek shelter in safety, connection with others, love and calmness, not just a physical shelter. An “emotional storm” can arise suddenly and consist of intense fear, chaos, anger, and a sense of unknowing.