About DepressionFree.com
Thank you for visiting this website. My name is Judy Rushfeldt, and I'm the publisher of DepressionFree.com. My mission for this site is to provide information and resources that will help individuals and families affected by depression get started on the road to recovery.
You will find information about several types of clinical and non-clinical depression, including symptoms, causes and strategies for treatment. In the resources section, you find will a list of mental health organizations that can direct you to resources in your local community.
For many people suffering from depression, the first step to getting help is the hardest. You may feel overwhelmed by crushing emotional pain, bone-wearying exhaustion and mental confusion. Just getting through each day may feel like a monumental effort.
I understand this, because I've been there. For years – decades, in fact – I suffered from severe clinical depression. For four years now I have been symptom free, with the help of medication. Why did it take so long for me to get the help I needed?
Looking back, I would point to a number of factors. My own ignorance was a major factor; I didn’t understand that depression could be caused by a brain disorder, nor did I know that the progressively worsening physical, emotional and mental symptoms all part of the same illness. Another factor was my family doctor at the time, who knew very little about clinical depression. And finally, the stigma about depression among my peer group affected me. I felt shame about my depression and hid it from others. (You can read more about my story on the clinical depression section of this site.)
My passion is that other people suffering from depression will get the help they need, when they need it.
This website should never replace the advice of your medical doctor. While I have conducted extensive research and drawn from the expertise of many medical doctors and other professionals, I am NOT a medical professional. Read disclaimer
If you are experiencing the symptoms of depression, I urge you to make an appointment with your family doctor for a complete medical exam. Many physical illnesses can cause depressed moods, including clinical depression, thyroid disease, infections, pernicious anemia, liver or kidney disease, nutritional deficiency, Parkinson's disease, and many other conditions.
Also keep in mind that depressed moods can be related to many non-medical factors, such as chronic stress, trauma, and hormone fluctuations. On this site you will find lots of information about several different types non-clinical depression; their causes, and strategies for recovery.
If you are suffering from depression, please don't one moment longer to get help. You are worth it!
WEBINARS:
Starting March, 2013, Judy will be conducting a webinar series on depression, which you can watch on your desktop computer, laptop, IPAD or smartphone. For information on topics and dates, please sign up for a free e-newsletter.
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Clinical Depression
Non-clinical Depression
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About Judy Rushfeldt
Judy Rushfeldt is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and online magazine publisher. She has been writing professionally for 30 years, in magazine journalism, corporate communications, and more recently, as a book author and online magazine publisher (LifeToolsforWomen.com). Judy's boContact Judy
ok, Making Your Dreams Your Destiny, won two national awards in 2006.
Warning: If you are experiencing the symptoms of depressive illness, see your medical doctor for a complete examination. If you are having suicidal thoughts, call an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency ward. The information on this website is not intended to replace the advice of a medical doctor or mental health professional.
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