depression
A Different Plan
When I was a little girl, I would go stay at my grandmother’s house just to be away from home. My parents didn’t love one another.
Jessica Rowe on Love, Wisdom and Motherhood
Melody Tan talks to a former TV personality about the joys and struggles of being a mum in the twenty-first century.
Jeff Kennett Beats the Blues
A 20 year veteran of politics, Jeff Kennett sees his not-for-profit work addressing depression in Australia as more important.
“What Good is a Counsellor?”
There is wisdom in seeking a listening ear. Mary Barnabas considers the benefit of visiting a counsellor.
Talking about Depression
My doctor increased my antidepressant dose. This has resulted in side effects, such as a dry mouth and tingling in my hands.
Mirages in the Mirror
When we go shopping she does not want to use the public toilets because she hates seeing herself in those mirrors.
A Tale of Depression
It took almost 20 years before I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid gland and treated for hypothyroidism.
Lonely to despair
A relationship break up can lead to depression and even suicidal thoughts. Getting help is imperative and medication should be approached holistically.
Contradictory Opinion
I have hope that some day I may cope without the pills, but for now I need them.