Eric
About Eric
Eric L. Patterson, LPC, is a professional counselor in western Pennsylvania, who has been working for over a decade to help his clients live happier lives. By night, he is a dad, husband, runner and freelance writer specializing in transferring his mental health knowledge and experience into clear, actionable content for his readers.
Recently, Eric’s writing has expanded to a lighter side with Consume Review Repeat. Whether the topic is as serious as the impacts of anxiety or as silly as the best iced coffees around, Eric strives to keep his writing sharp, engaging and enlightening.
Eric loves his daughters, indie rock music and all things zombies. Read more about Eric and his writing on his website.
Eric's Work
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What It Is and How to Cope
Depression and seasonal affective disorder can strike when days get darker and colder. This is more severe and difficult to ignore than just "winter blues."
Bullying and Depression: The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health
Dealing with a bully is exhausting whether it is in school, the workplace, or online. Learn how bullying and depression interact and what to do about it.
Understanding the Different Types of Depression
Knowing the different types of depression can give you the advantage of having the best information to understand yourself and the people around you.
What to Do on Your Depression Good Days
Rainstorms eventually stop and clouds part to allow for sunshine; nothing lasts forever, including depression. What to do on your depression good days.
Is Depression More Common in Introverts?
Depending on their personality traits, many people are susceptible to depression. So is it possible there is a link between introverts and depression?
A Step-by-Step Guide to Working Towards Depression Recovery
Naturally, when depressed, recovery feels like an impossible task. The mission becomes finding ways to take depression recovery from impossible to probable.
Tips for Improving Communication When You Have Depression
Depression weakens your communication skills. It changes the way you speak to others and the way you express yourself. Learn how to listen.
Yes, Depression Can Cause Psychosis — Here’s How to Cope
Depression with psychosis is when people experience hallucinations and/or delusions during the course of their depression.