Intrusive Thoughts Nearly everyone experiences intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thinking takes many forms, such as a quitting smoker imagining putting a cigarette to his lips or a worker’s fleeting wish for her boss to be in a car accident. While these thoughts can be distressing for anyone, intrusive thinking sometimes develops into a clinical problem. WhatContinue reading “Intrusive Thoughts”
Category Archives: Depression
The Back to School Blues
The Back to School Blues For many people, August and September mean the beginning of the school year. Whether you or a loved one is the student, the fall can bring on the “back to school blues” as you adjust. It’s important to attend to your needs and take proactive steps to cope with schoolContinue reading “The Back to School Blues”
Little-Known Symptoms of Depression
Little-Known Symptoms of Depression You probably have at least a vague sense of what depression is. If I forced someone in the grocery store to tell me a symptom of depression, I’m guessing they might say depression involves feeling extremely sad (after they decided against chucking a few apples at me). Prompted by the setting,Continue reading “Little-Known Symptoms of Depression”