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Depression Eleven: Is Depression Inherited? Annie’s Story

Annie came to my office telling me that she was on several medications for depression and that she really wanted to get off the medications so she could feel “normal” again. I learned that she had never really gone into therapy to explore the reasons for her depression. She said simply, “Depression runs in my … Read more

Depression Ten: Unrecognized Depression

Nila lived with a chronic depression since her childhood. She came from a depressed family, her parents and siblings all lived with depression. The only thing was that no one recognized that they were depressed. Mother would say, “I’m having a bad day.” Father would come home from work angry and tired. Her siblings would … Read more

Depression Eight: Staying Stuck

Have you ever been stuck in a lifestyle, habit, or addiction where you feel like you didn’t have the power to get yourself free? Being chronically overweight, smoking, drinking, staying in a relationship or a job that’s not right for you can cause a constant low grade depression. Perhaps it seems that when every you … Read more

Depression Seven: Betrayal of Trust

A betrayal of trust such as a spouse having an affair, a loved one lying or keeping important secrets, revealing something you told in confidence, turning their back on you, or aligning with a perceived enemy can cause depression. Although the betrayal is often cruel and irresponsible there is a lesson in it for you. … Read more