Depression can make someone seem distant, withdrawn, irritable, exhausted, or emotionally unreachable, and it’s easy to feel helpless watching someone you love struggle. You don’t need to fix someone’s depression to make a meaningful difference. Often, the most helpful support comes from consistency, patience, emotional safety, and understanding.

Springtime. The season for renewal and growth. It symbolizes a new beginning filled with new opportunities. But here you are, feeling less than joyful and, dare you say it…somewhat dreadful. The grass isn’t always greener when the change into spring happens for some people.

When it comes to depression and sleep, the relationship tends to mimic a chicken-and-egg situation. It can be difficult to tell which one came first and which one followed.