Conditions

Depression is a diagnosis that is made clinically ( ie there are no tests) by the presence of a number of signs and symptoms. 

There is a hotel in Canada with an unusual elevator.  To go to the second floor from the lobby, you need to press “down”, and to go from the lobby to the second floor, you need to press “up”.  

Suicidal thoughts are not uncommon when you are feeling very badly, especially if the suffering has gone on for a long time, or sometimes if something very upsetting has happened. 

When a person has bipolar disorder, they generally spend time in the 3 states of:  hypomania or mania, depression, and even or normal.  

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, otherwise known as OCD, is an anxiety disorder characterized by either obsessions or compulsions that feel out of control. 

 ADHD stands for Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder.  It is not the best name, as there does not actually need to be any hyperactivity present to make the diagnosis. 

If you don’t feel comfortable about the idea of the use of medication as part of managing depression, bipolar disorder, an anxiety disorder, or ADHD, you are not alone. 

A dictionary definition of stigma is: mark of disgrace; stain on character. So it’s an inherently shameful thing.