Psychotic depression

years old I wondered why my mom would cry. When I was 13 years old I wondered why her eyes were empty. When I was 14 years old I asked her why. When I was 15 years old I heard her stories. When I was 16 years old I learned depression is real. When I was 17 years old I learned depression isn’t sadness. When I was 18 years old I learned the right words to say. When I was 19 I learned what words not to say. A thick, grey cloud sits above my house. And waits. Its presence is intense and I can feel…

total isolation and detachment of social groups” (Monahan). This line is important because it has the title of the poem in it and gives the readers’ assurance to what the poem is actually about. “Acquainted with the Night” by Robert Frost expresses depression, loneliness, as well as…

another person to cause them harm or sadness, or even simply spreading rumors about other people. Cyber bullying takes many different forms, but all produce the same repercussions. Being bullied can cause kids to start up drinking, drugs, can lead to depression, and so much more harmful outcomes. Cyberbullying is not only disruptful for…

was assessed for anti-depressant medications and was given a prescription to help her through the first several months. Over the months of her therapy, it became clear that Valeria had begun to rely on alcohol and was drinking to self-medicate her depression. The psychiatrist noted that Valeria’s family needed to address its poor communication, which became pronounced after the death of a family member. Valeria’s substance abuse was, in part a symptom of her pain and her inability to express her…

illness aren’t often looked at as people. Any person with a form of disability tend to get pushed aside by society but they are still people and deserve a shot at happiness. Depression, or any mental illness is an emotionally tasking illness, it drains you of energy, motivation and happiness. As a person diagnosed with depression, I don’t think that synthesizing happiness would work for most. As a matter of fact, I know it doesn’t work for me but I can’t speak for others who are in the same…

Mental illness is a horrible thing and without a doubt one of a family’s worst fears. And the feeling of feeling powerless, because of this illness. The feeling of powerlessness mixed with guilt and despair. How is it possible to tell your child that their mother is mentally ill, and to live with it being a part of everyday life. In the short story “The Stormchasers” written by Adam Marek, 2013, portrays a father and son, as they “chase” tornadoes in a storm. The further they drive from the home…

Depression is a mood disorder that is diagnosed to millions of people around the world. This disorder has a prevalence of 17% among adults, and possibly even a higher amount among teens and young adults. It has, and continues, to affect me and friends to this day. It’s harsh and debilitating symptoms can wreak havoc on even the strongest and optimistic people in the world. It has multiple causes and the reasons behind it can be different for everyone. However, while the road to happiness is…

into this emotional exile. In Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, Esther Greenwood spirals into a state of detachment, at first unintentionally, but then purposely. By being unaware of this emotional turmoil, Esther digs herself into a hole of deep-rooted depression and mental…

Death has long been an element in life that most people have a great deal of fear into the point that for many it is a major concern. Whether it is the fear of dying or the depression that comes from losing a loved one, the fact is that regardless the process can be very emotionally strenuous. Such an emotional journey is described by Kubler-Ross's theory of grieving which states that the process has multiple steps before acceptance. Additionally, the element of culture plays a significant role…

What do you normally think about when you hear the word ‘death’? The most common feelings and/or emotions that follow death’s path include a long list of words. A few of the words among this list include, but not limited to fear, anger, grief and depression. Is this really the way to reflect on someone’s life, though, after they have passed? In the book Zhuangzi, translated by Burton Watson, a man named Zhuangzi loses his wife and describes to the reader how someone’s death should be treated.…