How To Be Happy And Content

I’ve done a bit of looking around the Internet on the topic of how to be happy and content, and I’m disappointed with the majority of what I’ve found. Time and again the advice given involves making some change to one’s circumstances. I came across information, and more than once, that advised smiling. Create a … Read More

Alternatives To Antidepressants

For the record, this writing is not an indictment against taking antidepressants. Antidepressants have been demonstrated in some cases to have great therapeutic value, and may even be necessary in certain instances, such as in the treatment of particular psychiatric conditions. But not everyone benefits from, can tolerate, and / or wants to take antidepressants. … Read More

Should I Take Antidepressants Or Not?

There’s no right or wrong answer as to whether someone should take antidepressants or not, unless there is an underlying medical condition that prevents or strongly encourages using them (pregnancy would typically prevent the taking of antidepressants; taking antidepressants is part of the treatment cycle for certain psychiatric conditions). When the question is asked about … Read More