by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Helping others during the holidays can be overwhelming, especially when you’re struggling yourself. I, more than most, understand how it feels. I buried my mother two days after Thanksgiving several years ago. The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but Read More
Category: Depression
How to Keep Going and Move from Hopeless to Full of Hope
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach If you’re a seasoned adult, you’ve probably had times when you weren’t sure how to keep going. Maybe you’re going through it now. As an adopted only child with deceased parents and few successful family members, when things go wrong, I have few people that I Read More
Overcoming Guilt and Shame to Harness the Power of Your Past
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Feelings of guilt and shame are detrimental to your success and happiness. Like any other human being, you’ve made mistakes — some big and some small. It’s important to remember you’re not alone in this. The most successful people have made plenty of mistakes. The difference Read More
Being Alone Isn’t a Life Sentence to Be Lonely and Miserable
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach You may have heard that being alone can be helpful. If you’ve been alone for a while, this advice might make you feel frustrated or even depressed. Being alone can be beneficial, but you have to know what to do with it. It’s important to understand Read More
Overcoming Entrepreneur Depression: If You’re Suffering, Your Business Will Too
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach It’s no secret that entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Entrepreneurs face many challenges, both mental and physical. Entrepreneur depression is an unsurprising consequence of going out on your own. Do the advantages of entrepreneurship outweigh the inevitable risk and struggle? Regular 9-5 jobs Read More
Common Indicators You Are Suffering from Depression and Need Help
Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness. It is estimated that over 300 million people around the world are suffering from depression today. Sadly, fewer than half of them will receive treatment. There are many treatment options for depression, from medication to individual counseling, but there are also many barriers to Read More
Living with and Loving Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder
To ever truly love someone you must understand and accept all of who they are. That is easier said than done when you are trying live with someone who has bipolar disorder. This disorder is associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs that go on and off for weeks Read More
Common Indicators You Are Suffering from Depression and Need Help
Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness. It is estimated that over 300 million people around the world are suffering from depression today. Sadly, fewer than half of them will receive treatment. There are many treatment options for depression, from medication to individual counseling, but there are also many barriers to Read More