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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Haunted By The Past - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsTwo interesting things happened this week, both good, both difficult. I finished reading Mitch Albom`s `The Five People You Meet in Heaven` and it really made me think about some of my past experiences and who my 5 would probably be when I go to heaven, no worries, I am definitely going to ...
Views: 1310 - Learn More About Dealing With Depression - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from James WattDepression is a serious, yet common mental illness that has affected millions of Americans. Thousands people suffering from the many signs and symptoms of depression often do not seek medical attention to treat it. Depression can vary from being mild to causing an individual to feel suicidal. ...
Views: 875 - How Lighting Can Affect Your Mood And Emotions - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Anne MehlaSometimes we can feel unhappy in certain rooms or areas of our home, but can’t really come up with a logical explanation as to why this is. The reason behind your mood changes and depressed emotions could, however, be due to the lighting in your home. Why not update your current lighting ...
Views: 9780(1 vote) - Grief into Depression - Issues in Senior Bereavement - Why Can’t Mom Just ‘Snap Out of It’? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Gabriela BrownLast year, I received a call from Sharon, the adult daughter of a potential client, Bette. Her father, Burt, had passed away a little over a year ago from an extended battle with cancer and Bette had been his primary caregiver. Until his passing, Bette was mobile, energetic and rarely sick. ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - Love vs. Fame: The Curious Case of Whitney Houston - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Michele RisaBy Michele Risa Founder, Beyond Body Mind Spirit www.BeyondBodyMindSpirit.com There is much to be said for a life of abundance, financial security, and the freedom to do anything and go anywhere. Seems like the dream come true, yes? Just about anyone would immediately nod their head in ...
Views: 2548 - Do you know enough about Depression? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Karl PereraDepression is a mental condition thought to be caused by certain neuro-chemicals in the brain, or the lack of them, your genes, traumatic events and bad experiences. Therefore, depression has either a chemical cause or comes from events and experiences in your life. It should be obvious then ...
Views: 1093 - Natural Supplement For Depression in Women That You Are Looking For! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaIf you are looking for a natural supplement for depression in women, it is probably because you know you need help but that you don't want to take chemical-based antidepressants. You must have heard that some drugs can be toxic when taken without professional guidance, while others can damage ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - What Are The Best Vitamins For Depression in Men? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaSome say that the best vitamins for depression in men are the B-vitamins. The B-vitamins, as you must have known since Grade 1 are linked to nerve function. There are 7 vitamins that make up the B-complex family, and these are Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and B12. Although you've probably ...
Views: 5063(2 votes) - Natural Vitamins For Depression: Is It A Better Option? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaIt might be safe to say that taking certain herbs and natural vitamins for depression is a preventive measure against psychosis or even death. Depression, when left untreated, can interfere with one's daily activities. It may also cause one to be destructive, not just of things but of one's ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - Do You Need Vitamins For Depression And Anxiety? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaThe search for vitamins for depression and anxiety is becoming more widespread, and should you be surprised? It may be alarming, but not at all surprising. Think of these factors:* Competition. This is not to say that competition is bad. If it is meant to bring out the best in a person, you can ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - Important: Does Male Depression Cause A Man To Fall Out of Love? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaDepression does not choose any gender. Although, depression is more prevalent in women, men also experience depressive behavior and have higher risk of suicide. Many men prefer to ignore the symptoms and refuse to participate in any treatment method. This could just lead to more serious ...
Views: 4597(1 vote) - Do I Have Depression? What Are Signs of Depression (How to Know)? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaDepression does not only affect a person's mood. This is considered a disorder that can affect the overall health of a person, both physical and mental. Contrary to what most people think, depression or depressive behaviour is not a sign of weakness or condition that can be wished away or ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Help With Depression: What Are Some Treatments For Depression? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaWhen experiencing depression, you feel that there is no hope for you. Don't dread. There are different effective treatments for depression. It is just a matter of finding the right treatment and having support.A treatment method effective for a depressed patient may not necessarily be the right ...
Views: 931(2 votes) - Plants and Animals Proven to Increase Health - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Jessica RhodesPlants and animals have long been an integral part of human environments, and they are proven to have positive effects on our wellbeing. They can increase productivity, help ward off depression and make life more enjoyable. Life is defined by living, dynamic energies, and having plants and ...
Views: 1099 - Depression - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDepression, anxiety, stress all seem to be the words or “diagnoses” that so many people have been “labeled” with these days. It’s all over the media, with all these advertisements of all these “little wonder pills” to make you feel better and the sad thing is that so many would rather take ...
Views: 1239 - 7 Self Help Tips For Mild Depression - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from indri hapsariRelaxation from mild depression is plausible! You just need to take observe of those self-help ideas to obtain on your own up from that state. Depression is a psychological situation in which a person's gloomy emotions begin to guide his or her lifestyle inside a downward spiral. An individual's ...
Views: 2096 - Change you and your life changes - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeWith every breath, I start a new life. In the darkness I find the light! ~ Tom Lescher It is really true that you can change your life with each new breath. Because You can change your thoughts and your feelings intentionally. Even if you are in the sadness, depression or burnout, you can ...
Views: 1631 - How To Encourage Friends Experiencing Hard Times - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Niama WilliamsAfter a year and a half of homelessness in both Pennsylvania and California, I have been that friend going through hardships. What I appreciated most were the friends who listened actively and assisted directly without my having to ask. Those friends were few and far between, but I remain ...
Views: 2813 - The Angry drunk & The Bed wetter - How Emotions can make you sick - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Clara CohenMany people when drinking turn into someone else. Some become more flirty, others laugh a lot, or fall asleep (That would be me), but quite a few become angry. Growing up in France, wine was the drink of choice. My next door neighbor was an angry drunk. He used to come home from the bar, and ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Caring for a senior with Depression - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from mijlo cirejcAs a caregiver to a senior citizen with depression, it can be difficult to find what is in their best interest at times. Lincoln home care has shown that keeping an elderly person with depression occupied can be the best form of treatment. An elderly person has gone through many life changes as ...
Views: 1013 - helping a lonely friend - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiYes, it's true that at one point in our lives we have been lonely. Although many of us managed to pass through this stage successfully, still there are many others who never managed to make one friend. In one of my articles, how to find new friends I explained some of the causes for the failure ...
Views: 1559(2 votes) - IS LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY SAFE FOR WEIGHT LOSS? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from jenny leousTechnological progression in modern times has flipped the community benefit down in all the job areas. Like healthcare research, this used to be the hardest thing to do have now become relatively simple these days. Laparoscopic surgery treatment features dealings within the abs or pelvic space, ...
Views: 819 - Parents And Self Harm Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodWe have all heard by now of the rise in self harm amongst young people. For some parents this news will have come as a complete shock on hearing that one of those young people is their son or daughter. Then starts the challenge of knowing which is the best approach to adopt in supporting your ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Yoga for Depression and Anxiety: How to Improve Your Mental Health Through Gentle Stretching - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Adrian KowallAre you Stressed or Depressed? Try Yoga! It's well-known that yoga has numerous health benefits and is often recommended for physical ailments such as back pain, but it's interesting to delve into the use of the ancient technique to improve mental well-being and provide a healthy outlook on ...
Views: 1351 - How to stop feeling bad - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanIf you typed the word “Depression” in any query on the internet you will end up with the same phrase “Depression is a result of imbalance in brain chemicals” and as it appears from this statement, the only solution is find a way to balance brain chemicals, which is to live on medication forever ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - Signs of Depression - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Nancy PhilpottSigns of Depression When searching for specific signs of depression, it is important to understand that it cannot be defined as "one-size-fits-all." It has long been known that women are much more prone to be depressed than men, and that the specific causes of female depression and the ...
Views: 3904(2 votes) - Fish Oil And Depression - 2 Ways To Feel Better Faster - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn the last 10 to 15 years, depression has become almost an epidemic. More and more people are suffering from it every year, either in mild, moderate or severe form. As someone who has personally suffered from mild to moderate depression in the past, I would like to give you two quick tips you ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Fish Oil And Depression - 3 Quick Ways To Feel Better - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last years, as society has developed into an information society, depression has reached almost epidemic proportions. All the time, I see people around me depressed. Family members, friends and 2-3 years ago, myself. Here are three things you can do today to help yourself feel ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - How to Forgive Yourself? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Laura SilvaSometimes in life we do some things that change the course of our life forever. At times it seems impossible for us to live with ourselves, with guilt burdening us down. But these are the times when your endurance is tested. There are two things you can do: 1. Be miserable for the rest of ...
Views: 1879(2 votes) - Is He Killing You With Silence? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from narcissism curedNot all verbal abuse is name calling, shouting or accusations. The stone faced quiet types can cause just as much mental and emotional distress as an out of control partner can. The flip side of a screaming, physically abusive partner is the silent selfish partner. Whether it’s never using words ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Does What He Says Make You Feel ‘Crazy’? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from narcissism curedWhen you are in an argument with your partner does he say crazy things or do you feel crazy listening to his words? Blaming, turning things back around at you, and the tit for tat game are all typical behaviors of an Abusive Husband. You may think he is trying to make you feel crazy, or that ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - 60 Minutes 'explosive' report: Are antidepressants placebos? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Les Linet'60 Minutes' antidepressant report may be 'explosive,' but it's not conclusive. Studies linking the placebo effect to antidepressants have been around for more than a decade. There have, however, been far more studies showing antidepressants to be significantly more effective than placebos. The ...
Views: 2186(5 votes) - The Most Common Question - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Robyn WheelerThe most common question I am asked at speaking engagements and on social media sites is have I considered the long term effects of taking antidepressants. Here’s my answer. If I don’t see tomorrow, I don’t have to worry about long term effects. Taking daily medication is the reason I am ...
Views: 3151(5 votes) - Top 10 Signs A Teacher Is Burned Out - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Michelle GutierrezThere are a number of factors that contribute to a teacher's burnout but as most teachers know there can be some signs that can be passed off as a "bad year" or personal situations that can temporarily cause the same sort of results, so how does a teacher know the difference? Here are a few ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Concentrated Fish Oil And Adolescence - Avoiding ADHD, Acne And Depression - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn modern society, teenagers are faced with many challenges which oftentimes can be difficult to overcome. Academic pressures, social pressures, acne and other problems can pile up and can become exacerbated by the hormonal changes taking place during adolescence. Oftentimes, these pressures can ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Anxiety Attack Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Popa WoolseyLearn how to heal anxiety attack symptoms which be defined as an over whelming rush or surge of anxious or negative feelings of emotional stress, which could later develop into depression. Here again emotional stress is very similar to anxiety symptoms and stress is revealed by the ...
Views: 2034(2 votes) - What Should Really Happen if You Hate Your Job - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraFor a long time I was employed with this small startup company. It had about 10 employees, most of whom had Ph.Ds. They hired me to do the grunt work, which at first sounded pretty exciting. My role was to enter data, email potential clients, make pithy jokes, look handsome, maybe order supplies ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - What to Do When Anxious and Depressed - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ryan RiveraAnxiety and depression often go hand in hand. When one is activated, no sooner, the other will be triggered as well. When someone experiences anxiety incessantly, this leads to an unending rush of adrenaline into their system. With their bodies in constant adrenaline high, these anxiety ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Emotionally Needy Friends: Where Do You Draw the Line? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Randi FineFriendship is one of life’s greatest gifts. It is a fulfilling relationship that is shared by two people who care about each other, trust each other, and want only the best for each other. A good friendship is honest, loyal, and truthful; good friends understand and accept each other in ways no ...
Views: 18898 - Useful Meditation with Inspiring Statements and Healing Imagery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanHi! I am Santa Rosa California psychologist, therapist, and counselor Dr. Eric Ryan—I often use mindfulness techniques and principles in my psychotherapy practice to help you experience greater focus, attunement, and become fully present. Learning to be present, to truly live in the moment, ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - The False Self Depression Syndrome - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanPeople wonder why they become depressed. Sometimes the causes are very clear, like the loss of a loved one, getting fired from a job, a relationship breakup, or even losing one’s home to foreclosure. Many times, however, depression seems to come out of the blue or it slowly creeps up on you, ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Looking for lost belongings; hurry up, get it, dear friend! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadLife is really very short. To make it more and more meaningful we try in very many ways. Even believe in Rebirth. Faith may help to overcome frustration; without reason what’s the gain! Leave it. Unfortunately, we fail to come out successful in every endeavor. The main problem is we don’t have ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Understanding the influence of our past - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Lauren BastaparisI can’t count the number of times I heard, or read: « I really don’t know why I am so depressed / anxious / in pain ; I was raised by a loving, ordinary family and nothing terrible ever happened to me; the problem is just me”. Or another slightly different version “ I really don’t know why I ...
Views: 1089(4 votes) - Top 10 Tips for Self Harm Help For Parents - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodPart of self harm help is knowing that being close to individuals who self harm like cutting or burning themselves makes coping really tough and sometimes hard to comprehend. Take note that the reasons why people cut themselves vary from person to person and come in several forms. It is really ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Winter Blues Can Feel Like You're Stuck In A Month Of Wednesdays - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Elizabeth TobinFor some people February can feel like a month of Wednesdays. We’re right smack in the middle of winter and now we’ve got to endure this month-long hump day before we slide into March with spring just around the corner. Whatever happened to living in the present moment? Whatever happened to ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Why Not Practice More Self-Love - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Carrie SabaWhen you think of the word love what comes to mind? Do you think about the people and things you care most about? Does it bring emotions of joy and kindness? When you think of the word love does it make you smile from the inside because love makes you feel happy? Most of us think of positive ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Five Keys to Promoting Positive Human Behaviour - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Peter NichollsThere is little need to speak in support of promoting positive human behaviour. It’s axiomatic to say positive human behaviour opens the mind, body and spirit to being more expressive, enthusiastic, creative, opportunistic, lateral-thinking, aware, receptive, enquiring , motivating…the list goes ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Dealing with Grief and Loss - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Grace AbonilloWe can never escape death. It is inevitable and yet when a loved one or a close friend died we suffered a great range of emotions. We desperately try to avoid the hurt, the pain, anxiety and feelings of helplessness we feel when we lost a loved one. Then we feel like life has gone back to ...
Views: 2303(3 votes) - Factors to Consider While Searching For Good Press Release Services - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Russ HacksonPress release services can only meet their objectives if they are able to meet the goals and objectives of the business. The use of press releases can be a very powerful tool for generating massive traffic to a website. It is however important to note that poorly written press releases can also ...
Views: 667 - Can Losing Weight Still Leave You Feeling Depressed? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from James WoolleyMany people assume that if they can manage to lose a decent amount of weight, they will automatically feel a lot happier and will be more content. However as many people have discovered for themselves over the years, it doesn't always work out this way. In some instances you can still feel ...
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