by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 13, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Feeling a loss of interest can make it harder to do the things you need to do each day. It can leave you feeling listless, disinterested, and unmotivated to do much of anything at all. Losing interest in everything that you...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 11, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Negative emotions can be described as any feeling which causes you to be miserable and sad. These emotions make you dislike yourself and others, and reduce your confidence and self-esteem, and general life satisfaction. Emotions that can become negative are hate,...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 8, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
When a person is depressed, it can be tempting to relieve depressive symptoms by turning to drugs and/or alcohol. An estimated one-third of people with clinical depression engage in substance abuse as a form of self-medication to relieve feelings of hopelessness,...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 4, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Irritability is something we all experience, but what sets it apart from other emotional states is the extent to which it pollutes the emotional atmosphere around us. One person’s irritable mood can release negativity and stress-inducing vibes that negatively impact...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 2, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
At some time in our lives we will all experience pain; physical and/or emotional discomfort caused by illness, injury, or an upsetting event. Though most of us would rather avoid it, pain does serve an actual purpose that is good and seen as protective. For example,...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 1, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
People who experience anhedonia have lost interest in activities they used to enjoy and have a decreased ability to feel pleasure. It’s a core symptom of major depressive disorder, but it can also be a symptom of other mental health disorders. Some people who...
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