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Situational Depression



Situational depression describes a temporary state of sadness, apathy, or feeling stuck lasting anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. (Clinical depression describes the more lasting state.) Situational depression often results from setbacks in work, relationship, finances, or social conditions in the world. A person experiencing situational depression will often feel fatigue, frustration, or an inability to do things they are responsible for. Occasional situational depression is very common.

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Understanding Situational Depression

Situational depression is a short-term, stress-related type of depression. It can develop after you experience a traumatic event or series of events. Situational depression is a type of adjustment disorder.

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Light Therapy for Winter Depression

In this video, author and depression counselor Douglas Bloch talks about how light therapy can help you overcome the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression.

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The Resilient Founder: Lessons in Endurance from Startup Entrepreneurs

Venture backed companies are expected to grow at high velocity, raise large amounts of capital, build teams effectively to achieve unicorn, no decacorn status. Yet the journey is long, filled with uncertainties, extremities and black swan events. It can wear out the best and the brightest.

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When Life Gets You Down: Coping with Situational Depression

When a stressful situation is particularly hard to cope with, we react with symptoms of sadness, fear, or even hopelessness — a type of reaction that’s often referred to as situational depression.

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Shaman Clears Woman’s Sadness and Negative Energy

Natalie is trying to find her purpose, and struggles with depression and anxiety, which she says started 5 years ago after her mother passed away. She said when her mom passed she didn’t know who she was anymore.

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Adjustment Disorder (Situational Depression): Why It’s Important to Recognize and Treat

Unlike clinical depression, adjustment disorder is often triggered by a significant change in a person's life. Treatment is important. Here's what you need to know.

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Situational depression: working through it.

This video is actually from 2016. I thought it may help someone so I decided to post it this morning.

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When Cancer Isn’t the Only Deadly Risk: Battling Depression Post-Treatment

I was lucky that my type of cancer responds well to hormone therapy, with no chemotherapy or radiation. Despite my excellent prognosis and low chance of recurrence, my breast cancer almost killed me.

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Quick Guide on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression for Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivors

This video covers the side effects of stress, anxiety and depression that patients living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) may experience.

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Light Box Therapy: How to Combat Seasonal Depression with the Power of Light

Light therapy is considered a first-line treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs during the fall and winter. Here's more about this treatment and how to use it effectively.

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