Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 10, 2023Updated: March 21, 2023High-functioning depression, also known as dysthymia, is a type of depression that may not be immediately noticeable to others. People with high-functioning depression may appear to be functioning normally in their daily lives, but underneath, they are struggling with depressive…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 5, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Most people are familiar with the idea of clinical depression. People who receive that diagnosis often exhibit symptoms you can quickly pick up on as part of the disease. However, you can appear…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 13, 2022Updated: May 24, 2022Depression makes normal life feel impossible. Many people wonder, “What does depression feel like?” but the emotions can be hard to put into words. Each person has a different experience, but depression normally involves an ongoing sense of sadness, apathy,…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 27, 2021Updated: September 27, 2021As we come out of the coronavirus pandemic, there is another pandemic that is causing damage. However, unlike coronavirus, many people don’t recognize the danger. Depression is one of the leading mental health concerns in the nation today. Unfortunately, many…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 12, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021The percentage of young adults struggling with mental health conditions has increased in America over the years. Many of these young people suffer alone from depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. If you or someone you care about struggles with…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 8, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021The link between depression and addiction is strong. Together, they create a vicious cycle that’s extremely difficult to break free from. Understanding the relationship between them shows us why co-occurring disorder treatment is so important in drug rehab programs. At…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 4, 2020Updated: May 7, 2021If you find yourself getting blue when the seasons change, there are many others in the same boat. Seasonal depression can complicate your recovery if you haven’t developed the tools to take your thoughts and emotions into your own hands.…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 2, 2020Updated: October 8, 2021National Depression Awareness Week is soon to happen. This important week is usually held during the first week of May. However, people also celebrate it in tandem with National Mental Health Awareness Week, which occurs at the beginning of October.…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 28, 2020Updated: May 7, 2021The coronavirus pandemic has created intense situations that lead to trauma. Even if you thought you were healthy, strong, and completely capable of functioning at the highest level before COVID-19, you might now feel overwhelmed. There are multiple types of…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 30, 2020Updated: April 8, 2020Is my loved one struggling with depression? This question crosses nearly everyone’s mind at one time or another. We all recognize symptoms such as our loved one not seeming to enjoy the things they used to or crying all the…