I have fought depression and anxiety most of my life. For so long it took so much: my internal peace, employment, connection with family and friends an any sort of optimistic and hopeful outlook toward the future. I grew up under two loving parents and a younger brother I was always a shy child, generally withdrawn from others and prone to doing quiet reflections, spending … [Read more...]
The Painful Joint: Depression and Arthritis
Depression and arthritis are closely joined. About a third of US adults who have arthritis over the age of 45 report having a depression and anxiety condition. These are incredibly high statistics and reveal the extent of people with arthritis often suffering in silence – not coming forward to address the problem makes beating the depression more difficult. A survey … [Read more...]