Depression related articles and posts designed to help you better understand your depression and anxiety.
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Coping with Loneliness In a Big City
Coping with Loneliness Living in a city as big and bustling as Chicago can be exciting. There are endless restaurants to try, concerts to catch, and neighborhoods to explore. But here’s the surprising truth: even […]
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Why Do I Get Depressed in the Fall?
Depressed in the Fall? As a therapist here in Chicago, I hear a familiar question every year when the leaves begin to change: “Why do I feel more depressed in the fall?” If you live […]
Anxiety and Stress
Are You Experiencing The Great Exhaustion?
Great Exhaustion: A Closer Look By: Alexadra DeWoskin Many of my clients are bringing up the shear exhaustion they have been feeling. They are not referring to just being tired per se. Although they do […]
Anxiety and Stress
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10 Meaningful Ways to Cope with Mild Depression
Mild Depression Feeling a little off lately? Maybe you’re not quite yourself — not full-on depressed, but definitely feeling heavier, slower, or less interested in things that usually bring you joy. If that sounds familiar, […]
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What is the Difference Between Sadness and Depression?
Sadness and Depression: A Closer Look As a psychotherapist based in Chicago, I often hear people say, “I’m so depressed,” when what they’re really describing is sadness. This isn’t surprising—sadness and depression can look similar […]
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Can Pets Help with Depression and Anxiety?
Pets help with depression and anxiety As a therapist in Chicago who specializes in anxiety and men’s issues, I’ve often had clients ask me if getting a pet might help ease their feelings of depression […]