Depression

 We have been told for far too long that depression is caused exclusively by a chemical imbalance in the brain, and the only way to solve this problem is to take chemical antidepressants. If you take a look at many things in contemporary society today, there is a lot to be depressed about! Let's talk about your  reason to be depressed, and let's see if we can make some action steps to change some of your habits to get you in a better place. 

Anxiety happens to be the number one mental health issue in America today. While there is nothing wrong with being nervous when you encounter a new life task or pursuit, there is something debilitating about being so anxious that we avoid anything that brings up our core fear. We would love to help you unearth your core fear and your chief defenses that have prevented you from fulfilling your potential. The more we avoid the fear, the worse it becomes. Let's get past your fear. 

It is estimated that ten percent of the general population meets criteria for an addiction disorder. People can become addicted to any activity or substance that helps bring a temporary escape to an emotional problem. When your life becomes unmanageable as a result of your addiction it indicates that the rock bottom has been hit. When the consequences mount, you will know that there is more to life than simply having the quick escape. Let's hear what you have to say about why you have to flee from the responsibility of life. 

Anyone that has been diagnosed with a chronic illness knows how daunting of a task this can be. You have been given a chance to live, but you must live with the day-to-day management of a disease that isn't going to quit. Neither should you. You would be amazed to know that there are other people out there that have the same thoughts and feelings regarding chronic illness management. It's times like this that can make a person recalibrate their expectations with life, and begin to be grateful for the opportunity to make a difference while they are still alive. Let's talk about what you can do to fulfill a purpose for yourself. 

Anyone that has been diagnosed with a chronic illness knows how daunting of a task this can be. You have been given a chance to live, but you must live with the day-to-day management of a disease that isn't going to quit. Neither should you. You would be amazed to know that there are other people out there that have the same thoughts and feelings regarding chronic illness management. It's times like this that can make a person recalibrate their expectations with life, and begin to be grateful for the opportunity to make a difference while they are still alive. Let's talk about what you can do to fulfill a purpose for yourself. 

It's time to change the stigma about men seeking help. For far too long, men have never been encouraged to speak about what bothers them, and as a result men suffer in silence. We have seen the results of suffering in silence such as men having shorter life expectancies, increased alcohol and drug use, and increased likelihood to use suicide as way to cope. We want to empower men to be better employees, citizens, husbands, and fathers. Households that have consistent paternal support produce more productive and healthier families. Let's start having more conversations about healthy masculinity.

There is a difference between  depression and  grief. There is nothing clinically wrong with a human being for grieving the loss of a loved one or the loss of any significant interactions with other people. In fact, depression is part of the grieving process. Not everyone goes through the grief process the same. Grief is an experience that is the ultimate expression of love. How else can you describe feeling hurt for losing another connection in your life? Let' s talk about how you are grieving right now.