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When the Weight Won’t Lift: Understanding Depression

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  Everyone feels down sometimes. Life throws curveballs, and it’s normal to have rough days. But when that sadness lingers for weeks, drains your energy, and makes everyday tasks feel overwhelming, it could be something more than just a low mood — it might be depression . What Depression Feels Like Depression isn’t just about crying or feeling sad. For many people, it feels like emotional numbness. You lose interest in things you once enjoyed. Getting out of bed feels like a battle. Conversations become exhausting, and even small decisions feel impossible. Some people experience physical symptoms too — like headaches, fatigue, or digestive problems — without realizing it’s linked to their mental health. You might find yourself thinking, “What’s wrong with me?” But you’re not alone, and there’s nothing wrong with you — you’re dealing with something real, and you deserve support. It’s More Common Than You Think Depression affects millions of people around the world, yet man...

Schizophrenia: Understanding a Misunderstood Mental Illness

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  When people hear the word schizophrenia , they often imagine split personalities or unpredictable behavior. But in reality, schizophrenia is not about having multiple personalities — it’s a complex mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality. Schizophrenia can make it difficult to distinguish between what’s real and what’s not. It can disrupt daily life, relationships, and a person’s ability to function — but with the right treatment, recovery and stability are absolutely possible. What Are the Symptoms? Symptoms of schizophrenia usually fall into three categories: positive, negative, and cognitive. ·         Positive symptoms include hallucinations (like hearing voices), delusions (strongly held false beliefs), and disorganized speech or behavior. ·         Negative symptoms involve a lack of emotion, reduced motivation, social withdrawal, and difficulty carr...