Relapse or worsening of depression. For most people, depression is a disease that will recur at least once — if not more frequently — after the first episode. Sometimes depression worsens for no apparent reason or due to added   more »

It's not clear precisely how SSRIs affect depression. Certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters are associated with depression, including the neurotransmitter serotonin (ser-oh-   more »

Sometimes people with MS find they feel guilty, as if they have let their family and friends down or are somehow responsible for developing the condition. They may also feel guilty if they think   more »

Most drugs have potential side effects, and some drugs commonly used to treat MS and its related symptoms can cause temporary changes in mood or behaviour in some people. For example: steroids, used to treat relapses, can cause hyperactivity or depression – and, a steroid ‘high’ often becomes   more »

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect your emotions as well as your body. Although this has been recognised since MS was first described in the 19th century, it is only more recently that we have begun to understand more about how MS can cause   more »

A University of Hull team concluded the drugs actively help only a small group of the most severely depressed   more »

Does this scenario sound familiar: You're sitting at home with nothing particular to do, and so you go rooting around your kitchen cupboards, just to see what's there. Before you know it, you find yourself sitting at the kitchen table with   more »

Caffeine is a stimulant – it will wake you up and make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, fizzy drinks like cola, and even in chocolate. It is also in some over-the-counter painkillers    more »

Don’t be hard on yourself! It’s not your fault that you suffer from depression!    more »

 

A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

Help and Healing for People with MS Suffering from Depression
 

In 1999, Montel Williams, popular ...   more »

Relaxation techniques: Learn ways to calm your stress

                                                                           
Relaxation techniques help reduce the negative effects of stress and improve quality of life. Learn techniques ...   more »

Patients with MS and major depressive disorder often receive inadequate treatment for their depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the April/May issue of the journal Multiple Sclerosis. Of the 260 patients with MS who were included in the study, approximately   more »

Seasonal affective disorder treatment: Choosing a light therapy box

 

A light therapy box is a small, portable device that contains fluorescent bulbs or tubes ...   more »