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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Provigil Works Very Well In Depression - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Daniel JonesDepression is a common mental state which attacks more than 450,000 people in Ireland at any time. In fact, one out of ten persons in this country has been a prey to depression. Any of us can be affected with depression at any time in our life. There is an inequality between depression with a ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Empowerment - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Teresa JoyceWhen we think about this emotion more times than enough it’s the way we look at others. Empowerment is the person we see standing in front of us totally in control whilst showing us the way. This person surly has all of the answers; they speak with wisdom and fortitude. Where do they find the ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Postcards From the Edge - Dealing With Depression - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Matthew GibsonThroughout the years life has been a long grind and it has been difficult to find any sense in it. Even for those better off it simply seemed a case of going nowhere only going in greater style. Bit by bit, I had convinced myself I was trapped. I didn’t believe anything glorious and ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Diabetes and Depression - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Norman BlacksandDiabetes is a sweet disease, but let me tell you it ain’t that sweet when it comes to your mood and mental health with those blood sugar spikes. Many of us don’t realize that although most of the time this condition is merely managing the physical side of things ie blood sugar control, diet and ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Ask Astrid - How can I shift out of a downward spiral? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Astrid StrombergAsk Astrid - How can I shift out of a downward spiral? Do you pick up a cigarette when you're feeling uncomfortable and needing to "leave". Are you the kind that blows up, or goes running? And when you're spinning down, do you refuse to get out of bed? To take flight or refuge from going ...
Views: 1444(2 votes) - 8 effective ways to beat stress - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Todor Stoianov... or how to reduce cortisol will help us think faster, not really, and even lose weight. Produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol (often called the "stress hormone") helps to regulate blood pressure and strengthen the immune system during a sudden crisis - physical or emotional trauma. This ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits (Part II) - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesIn the first part of this article: Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits I discussed some general facts about what mental health is, why it is important and provided a short, simplified description of depression. In this part I would like to focus more on the healthy ...
Views: 2003(5 votes) - Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesSince October is the Mental Health Awareness month I would like to join the cause and spread the word about problems related to mental health. But first things first. What is it all about and why it is important for everyone to maintain good mental health? When people are in a condition of good ...
Views: 3146(1 vote) - Will Owning a Pet Help Reduce Loneliness? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Cecelia BrownThere are many different situations in life that may leave one feeling lonely. Loneliness can be described as feeling cut off from others not by choice, being without company, and being unhappy alone. People may feel lonely because they don’t have a larger social network of friends, family ...
Views: 2718 - Exploring the Issue of Self-Harm - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Nathan DanielsThe word "lost" appears on my lower leg, carved out in deep scar tissue. I often forget it's there these days, until I notice someone's eyes travel there, and get stuck. It's obviously self-inflicted, and I know people wonder why I would have done such a thing. It's a strange phenomenon, and I'm ...
Views: 2599 - It Is Difficult To Identify Anxiety Symptoms In Someone Else - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from paul empeyNot every man or women will respond in the same manner to a specific problem. It is an individuals emotional and physical make-up that influences how they handle that situation. Anyone with little or no panic attack issues may deal with it in a cool and calm manner. However, someone with a high ...
Views: 1741 - Seeing our Worth Once Again - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Aps SantosHumans are gifted. We are not born in a comma. Our brains are meant to function. But most of all, each is endowed with unique talents that are so ours. Many are crafted aesthetically yet there are few who will make it as best of Asian arts. Talents and intelligence may be common to all but there ...
Views: 947 - 3 Things to Do When You Are Feeling Low - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Amy TorresWe all know the mood we call "feeling low." We may feel low because we lack confidence we can do something, or because we received bad news, maybe we're disappointed with life in general. Feeling low can be due to physical issues such as sleep deprivation or vitamin depletion. It can be an event ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - Music Therapy is a Good Help for Depression - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Ultra SeoIf you have tried everything but still wondering how to get rid of your depressive thoughts, mood, behaviour, attitude, then here is some help for you. As a remedy for mental relief from depression or help for depression, try music therapy. This will stimulate your brain cells, elevate your mood ...
Views: 1086 - New Age solution: CBT for Depression - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Ultra SeoCognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT for depression is a new age remedy for treating depression syndromes and disorders. Also it helps in dealing with daily stress and tensions. Human emotions are complex mixture of emotions, physical sensations, cognitions (thoughts, mental images and memories) ...
Views: 1375 - Most Satisfying Job Is of Carers - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from David leeHealthy mind resides in a healthy body. If a person has got good health then everything can be achieved by them. Everything is depended upon health. Health is called everything because everything right from working of body organs, proper functioning of the brain, Movement of the gestures ...
Views: 1011 - Dementia Cure provided to people suffering from a Mental Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from David leeEveryone feels good to be in good cerebral condition so as to live their life peacefully. Mental health is something that can be described as the absence of any psychological illness. It is not very easy to define the term as this term is quiet varied and there are a lot of meanings that come ...
Views: 985 - Stress - what are the symptoms? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Todor StoianovRarely do we, if not all, will realize that the pains we experience are due to ill health, but are actually an indicator of impaired function of the autonomic system for regulating stress and increased workload. Experts recommend not to remain indifferent to the signals your body, especially ...
Views: 1372 - Know How to Lose Stress Weight - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Ultra SeoMost people don’t consider stress as a reason for gaining weight. Most of us live with the myth that stress causes loss of weight. But research has shown that stress is a major reason behind gaining weight and this disturbs the balance of ideal body mass index. Stressed people tend to get ...
Views: 787 - What is Depression and Anxiety ? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Opal FaceyDepression and anxiety are like twins of each other the common cause between them being bipolar disorder. The term mood disorders refers to the people`s emotional status imbalance. In short in bipolar disorder depressive episodes and elevated moods often co-occur. The energy levels are different ...
Views: 1125 - Allergy Medication that Works And Changes Lives - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Janette MirandaIf you suffer with allergies, you may have struggled with finding an allergy medication that works. Loratadine is an allergy medicine that fights the uncomfortable, annoying symptoms of allergies and comes under a number of brand names. It temporarily relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, ...
Views: 1091 - When You Can’t Stop Crying - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Kristie BlankenshipWhen You Can’t Stop Crying! Friend, let me be there for you! I may not know you, but I know how it feels when you can’t stop crying. Pain and the accompanying broken heart and anguish and despair sometimes overwhelm us to the point that all we can do is cry. Sometimes just the littlest ...
Views: 4330 - Moving past that "stuck" feeling - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Nathalie GuerinHave you ever felt so stuck; it seemed that you were never going to become unstuck? Did you ever feel that way, and then you made your way to freedom just to end up right back to the place of deep stuck-ness; where there seems to be no options, no ideas and/or hope for actually moving forward. ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - How Making Music Can Help With Depression - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Ben JacklinDepression is nothing short of an epidemic in the 21st century, and is something that huge amounts of people have to suffer at some stage in their lives. There are many ways that people can try and tackle their mental health issues, and new methods are always being experimented with. One way ...
Views: 1075 - Quantum Leap Healing through Community - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Karen Mehringer, MAAre you someone who has experienced loss? Do you find yourself grieving alone or suppressing your feelings altogether? If so, you may be afraid of burdening friends and family with your grief. Or, perhaps you feel like no one understands what you are going through, so you hide your deepest ...
Views: 1837 - Releasing The Pain - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Trudy-Ann EwanEach day that we awaken is a new day to take our lives forward. It is an opportunity to create something new, something fresh. No matter what you have gone thru, no matter how painful, how heart-wrenching, you don’t have to be in that situation forever. You do not have to be in pain forever. ...
Views: 1637 - Massage for Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Shelly SparksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be more intense than just the normal ”winter blues” that many experience. It has been legitimized by the National Institute of Health and American Psychological Association as a documented mood disorder. The criteria for diagnosing SAD are; significant ...
Views: 1934 - Unemployment and depression - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Kate CarltonToday is the start of a new day. You wake up in the morning and the first thing that hits you is the fact that you don’t have a job. With the huge amount of unemployment and layoffs, you are not alone. But, in this case, “misery does not love company.” Most people are now hit with a feeling ...
Views: 1160 - Get Professional Help for Depression - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Deepak DablaFailure to cope up with difficult or tough times in your life can undoubtedly lead to depression. There are a number of people all around us who are fighting depression everyday but do not ask for help or seek advice from professionals to get rid of their state of depression. They often hesitate ...
Views: 1058 - Best ways to deal with stress - 10 Tips for Fast Stress Relief - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Diane ReillyThe stress you consistently feel comes from the frantic pace of modern living. Your schedule is filled up with lots of deadlines, you juggle too many tasks simultaneously, caring for children and parents, or you are a single parent. Your body wasn’t designed for ongoing high stimulation, thus ...
Views: 1140 - Getting A Good Night's Sleep Through Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Allison PescosolidoSleep is one of our most precious resources. It is vital to our health and well being. Just as we need food for energy, we need sleep to relax and recharge. During sleep the body renews its energy, releases growth hormones, and heals. In times of extreme relationship stress, especially in ...
Views: 2051 - Press the Depression Away - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from David leeDisability is what? A Disease, a defect or an insult to one’s body, it’s nothing from the above mentioned statement. But it is that concept that most of the ordinary people have gulped down within them. It’s nothing negative that many of these people have inserted in their mind. God have gifted ...
Views: 994 - Is It Time To Stop Sleeping In? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Geoff LaughtonThree years ago, a young 22-year-old man my son knew was walking along a local overpass that is one of the busiest traffic corridors in the Boulder area. For some reasons that we’ll never really know, this young man – deeply loved by his family and his friends – made a decision; one that ...
Views: 1713 - Best Stress Management Techniques for a Healthy Life - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Deepak DablaStress, no matter how little or how grave, can have a direct impact on your attitude and lifestyle. In fact, it can also have an adverse affect on your body and mind. It is good to identify the reasons behind your stress levels to beat it before it takes you in its grip. Worries related to ...
Views: 1071 - Can Stablon Really Help in Getting Rid of Depression and Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Dianna simonDepression far being an emotional state is a mental and physical disorder that results in lack of concentration, loss of drive and motivation, decreased or increased appetite, fatigue, muscle soreness and overall lack of energy. Thus, just like any other mental of physical disorders, depression ...
Views: 3744 - Is Your Fantasy Lover Turning Your Lovemaking Into a Threesome? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from nancy traversThe occasional fantasy can mean a healthy sex drive, but what if it’s a habit? Let’s start with two cases. In the first, a couple is making love, and one experiences a spontaneous erotic thought about someone very attractive, who was observed and fantasized about earlier in the day—at work or ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - 5 Simple tips to reduce anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Lawrence Michaels1. Regular relaxation Bound to frustrate someone who suffers from severe anxiety I know but I am talking about doing this at a time when you are not anxious, or less anxious compared to the times when it becomes a problem. Take advantage of those times by purposely finding a way to feel even ...
Views: 1697 - Is Your Emotional Foundation Shaky? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from nancy traversFortifying or rebuilding your foundation starts with assessing how solid or shaky it is Our emotional foundation is the personality structure we operate from, much of it formed in childhood. Some of us are fortunate—born into families that shower love on their children, protect them, provide ...
Views: 1212 - The Anxiety–Overeating–Depression Cycle - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from nancy traversYou’re anxious, you stress-eat, depression sets in. How do you break the cycle? Eating is one of the toughest addictions. We all have to eat, so it’s not possible to avoid being around food. But some of us have a hard time controlling our input, and we give our bodies what they seem to want, ...
Views: 1512 - Are You Stuck in Mourning That Began in Childhood? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from nancy traversThe difference between natural mourning and melancholia could be life-long Call it what you like—chronic mourning, extended grieving, death-related depression, melancholia—the effects are the same. A person becomes stuck in the past, devastated by the death of a parent, child, spouse, or ...
Views: 878 - Some useful information about mental health - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from David leeMental health is important when it comes to different individuals. One needs to know how disorders related to mental health are caused. If consequences and the treatment options are known, it becomes easier for a person to take care of the disorder. There are many people who avoid seeking ...
Views: 1264 - How To Fight Depression Using These 2 Secrets - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from jack foleyThis principle is to become a person of action. So many people experiencing depression, (I know it's very easy for me to say this because I know other people will say to me that I make it sound so easy but I know it's not easy!!!) fail to act. This principle is become a person of action. Move ...
Views: 795 - When We Were Kings: Are We Making the Elderly Feel Expendable? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Alex LeMonThey were kings when we were in diapers. They have seen more than we can ever imagine. Many of the them fought to keep America safe during World War II. They paved the road so we could live fruitful lives. They are 12% of the US population. They are the elderly. Yesterday’s ...
Views: 1142 - How To Overcome Depression By Exiting Negative States - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from jack foleyYou must start controlling how you think. Negative states widespread with people who are depressed. When you see a restless person, always a person in foul mood, a person who always wants to be alone, a person who always speaks negative, probably you are seeing a person suffering from ...
Views: 1473 - How To Overcome Depression By Having Values - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from jack foleySometimes people who are overcoming depression think that they need to have a value element when interacting with new people. How is this "value element" created?. Basically the answer to this for me to this is that it's an inside job. You must think of yourself as a person who has value in this ...
Views: 1009 - Is exercise wrongly linked to depression cure? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Andy DecostaDepression is one such health condition that is gradually making its presence felt in the current world by attacking the younger age group. The fact that, nowadays children and younger adults are the most affected by depression with reasons ranging from stress related to studies, personal ...
Views: 888 - Coming Out of The Dark – Letting Go of the Struggles Within! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Trudy-Ann EwanFor someone who has suffered from and struggled with severe depression, I know what it is like to be in a state of utter darkness. Allow me to take you on a quick trip through one of my depressive timeline. Four years ago, I suffered a miscarriage. Sadly, this is something a lot of women ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Story of Triumph Over Suicide and Mental Illness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Jerry PollockPersonal Statement: It is my belief that as your Official Guide on Enlightenment, I should share some of my personal background and experiences so that you can get to know me and know where I stand. I've had a life full of suffering but if you are to truly know blessings, you need to go through ...
Views: 4945(1 vote) - Season in Hell: Recognizing Compassion Fatigue - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Alex LeMonDo you find yourself helping other people in difficult situations, such as taking care of a family member, or someone recovering from an accident? As you might know, helping others can, over time, cause feelings of helplessness, anxiety, anger and irritability. This response is known as ...
Views: 1243 - Minding minds in mining - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Alicia CassMinding minds in mining: This article will give you an insight on why working away can be more of a challenge and will provide you with some tips on how to reduce mental health issues in mining. Suicides are 70% higher than the national average, why? Depression/anxiety and self-sabotage ...
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