mood and feelings

Is this Postpartum Depression?

Posted: August 22, 2016 by Kristen Genzano

A woman’s mind, body, and spirit change when she becomes pregnant. Statistics suggest that 15%-20% of women report symptoms of depression during or after pregnancy. Not to mention postpartum depression is often unreported. The number of women who suffer from postpartum depression is likely significantly higher.

Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, life transition

Summer At Last! Now What?

Posted: July 31, 2016 by Sam Wilson

Believe it or not, even Oregon summer can be a very difficult time for some people.

Tags: mood and feelings, life transition, addiction and behavior, body issues

The Gift of Death

Posted: April 04, 2016 by Nani Waddoups

Death, in particular, is a loss that rattles us out of the sleepy habits of our day and awakens us to the ephemeral reality of being a singular human being, alive on this miracle of a planet, at this point in time.

Tags: mood and feelings

Winter is Coming: Time to Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted: November 09, 2015 by mitch@groundpdx.com

We are over a week removed from turning our clocks back, throwing all of our circadian rhythms completely out of whack. Cooler air and more rain are accompanying darker days, and we have approximately seven months of grey skies to look forward to. It is a perfect environment for many Portlanders to experience a Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Tags: mood and feelings, anxiety