Many people who struggle with depression eventually find themselves asking the same question: Why does this keep happening?

Could unresolved grief be contributing to your depression? In many cases, the answer is yes.

Loneliness has a stereotype. An empty apartment. A phone that never rings. No one to call. For some people, that's exactly what it looks like.

You've tried to figure it out. You've analyzed it, talked about it, read about it, and reasoned with yourself more times than you can count. You know your patterns. You might even know where they came from. And you still can't seem to move.

When the holidays bring more stress than joy, you’re not alone. For many, the holidays stir up more pain than peace. Even when there are moments of warmth, the season can bring a sharp undercurrent of anxiety, depression, grief, or emotional overwhelm.

Depression, when it lasts a long time, has an erosive effect. Understanding how this happens is an important step toward rebuilding your self-esteem.