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Still Smiling: The Hidden Weight of High-Functioning Depression
Adham Moustafa: Everyone loves the person who is always smiling. They are the first to notice you walked in, the one who makes everyone laugh, the one who gets things done. It becomes easy to assume they are fine. But does anyone ever stop to question what motivates that?
Why Some Breakups Leave You Feeling Shattered, According to Research
Amanda LaMela: Not all breakups are created equal. Some are painful but understandable. You grieve, you reflect, and eventually you integrate the experience. However, some breakups feel destabilizing in ways that are hard to describe. This blog post explores different breakup behaviors and why certain endings are uniquely destabilizing.
The Holiday Syndrome: Managing Loneliness Among Good Cheer
Wesley Higgins: Whether or not you observe Christmas, or any of the other holidays around this time of year, it’s hard not to notice what time of year it is. Especially here in New York City where the avenues are illuminated by red and white strung lights, and department stores showcase happy families exchanging gifts. This post looks at what was coined “The Holiday Syndrome” and how you can support yourself through this time of year.
How to Avoid Having SAD Winter: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Anna Kelman: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows the natural seasonal progression, emerging primarily during the end of fall and all through the winter months when sunlight exposure decreases. While commonly referred to as the "winter blues," this condition represents a genuine psychological phenomenon with significant impacts on mental health and daily functioning.
Depression vs. Burnout: Understanding the Difference and Approaches to Recovery
Wes Higgins: Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally drained? When facing high-loads of stress, it can become difficult to find the motivation to seize the day. If you find yourself exhausted, unmotivated, and emotionally drained then you are not alone. These symptoms are both conditions of both depression and burnout. In this blog post, we’ll compare the two to find out where they overlap. But importantly, from a psychotherapy perspective, we’ll discuss how different approaches may be warranted given crucial differences between the two.
Alone in a Crowded Subway: Why Loneliness Hits Different in New York City
Amanda LaMela: Loneliness is a growing public health concern in the United States, even described as a national “loneliness epidemic.” While social isolation and loneliness can affect anyone, our environments can shape how we experience these feelings. There are ways in which you can reduce social isolation even in a busy urban environment like New York City, such as third places and meet up groups.
Mind Games: How Depression Tricks You into Feeling Unwanted
Amanda LaMela: Depression isn’t just a mood-killer. It can also be a master of psychological sabotage, adept at hijacking your perception of reality. It distorts how you remember and interpret interactions, amplifying feelings of worthlessness or rejection. It even interferes with your ability to accurately perceive speech in noisy social settings, literally making you hear things wrong, like the world's cruelest game of Telephone.