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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Acknowledgement for Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Gloria WoodsBipolar affective disorder or manic-depressive psychosis is a mental disorder categorized by severe mood swings. While the manic stage, the level of energy and activity increases, and throughout the depressive phase, a decline in all processes occurs. In the course of such exacerbations of the ...
Views: 1986 - ONLINE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION THERAPY FOR OVERCOMING STRESS & ANXIETY - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongThe single major cause of emotional suffering and stress in our lives comes from the accumulated habitual emotional reactions to life events that we acquire through unconscious learning. We become victims of recurrent negative thoughts and patterns of emotional reactivity that operate ...
Views: 1986(12 votes) - How To Deal With Depression Without Medication Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dan MichealsLow level depression, while usually not disabling, can still make it difficult to function effectively in family and professional life. It also can drain the life out of activities that normally are a major source of enjoyment for you. Even though you may want to get back to your normal self as ...
Views: 1982(2 votes) - Dynamic Depression Self-Help Based on Dream Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou can help yourself and completely eliminate your depression without medication. The self-help for depression based on dream therapy provides you with a safe treatment that you can absolutely trust. The wise unconscious mind that produces your dreams is your natural doctor. All dream messages ...
Views: 1980 - How to Detect Symptoms of Depression - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from David FordDepression is a complicated illness that can be very hard to detect unless you are looking for the right symptoms. Did you know that over 15 million American's will suffer some type of depression this year, and that many of them will not even know that they have it, plus the startling fact is ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - How Unrelieved Stress Hurts Your Productivity: Decreased Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonIn previous blogs, we’ve briefly mentioned how unrelieved stress hurts your body and your emotions. My purpose in writing these is not to go into great detail but just to make you aware of the many ways that stress does negatively affect us. Some topics we will revisit in much greater ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - 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: 1975 - Vitamin D ~ The New Epidemic - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephVitamin D has shown to be vital to our overall health. With the latest research, Vitamin D is fast becoming the number one vitamin especially in the North East corner of the United States. Ironically, Vitamin D is not a vitamin at all. It is a prohormone that is manufactured by the human ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - Depression and Women - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Darlene LancerLast year, a study reported that despite the improvement in women's lives, their happiness relative to men has declined since the '70s, when the reverse was true. This held true across racial and socio-economic lines in several industrialized countries. Women's happiness also declines with age. ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - 6 Things You Should Know About Progressive Mental Alignment - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from Jacob Korthuis6 Things You Should Know About Progressive Mental Alignment Progressive Mental Alignment. When I first heard about this method, I had no idea how much my life was about to change. It ended up being the most important journey of my life. The more I learned, the more I discovered the answers to ...
Views: 1967 - What to Do When Your Friend Is Suicidal - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from nancy traversThe last couple weeks we’ve been talking about the important topic of suicide. In the United States, it’s the 10th leading cause of death. The strongest risk factor is depression. Chances are that you have had or will have a friend who is at risk. You may be reluctant to talk to him about his ...
Views: 1967 - Feeling Deprived of Light this Winter? Try Flower Essences - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Karen HansenDoes the rain bring you down? Does it make you more grumpy? The lack of sunshine affects some people more than others. Shortened days and colder temperatures in the fall and winter bring most people indoors. Only with the light of spring do they recover from the winter blues. Seasonal Affect ...
Views: 1963 - *The translation is “Praise to the jewel in the lotus,” although there are many interpretations of the religious meaning of these words. - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from nancy traversMany people who suffer from depression take anti-depressant drugs and feel better. But drugs may be expensive, cause side effects and when it’s time to come off the drugs, depressed people are vulnerable to a relapse. Mindfulness-based meditation, often coupled with cognitive therapy (MBCT), may ...
Views: 1962 - The Dark Side of Loneliness - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Darlene LancerMany people, especially codependents, are haunted by inner loneliness. Twenty percent (60 million) of Americans report that loneliness is the source of their suffering. In fact, our emotional reaction to rejection emanates from the area of our brain (the dorsal anterior cingulated) that also ...
Views: 1962(1 vote) - Mindfulness Meditation Therapy for Resolving Emotional Stress - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongMMT can be defined as: the direct application of mindfulness to the present felt-sense of an emotional complex to facilitate transformation, resolution and healing. DIRECT APPLICATION means that the individual trains to establish and sustain a quality of relationship with the inner ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - Depression: A Risk Factor for Suicide - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Diana Weiss-WisdomLosing a loved one to suicide is devastating for family, friends, and can reverberate through a community. We wonder if we should have seen the signs and if there was anything that we could have done to help them. In the United States today, suicide is the eleventh most common cause of death. ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - The Art of Picking Yourself Back Up - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It’s rough out there right now for a lot of people. For some people, they have barely noticed anything different. I was one of them. I’d go to work and when I was done, my husband and I would go out to dinner, and we couldn’t believe there was a recession going on. The restaurants were ...
Views: 1958(2 votes) - 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: 1956(1 vote) - Marry Your Self First: Addiction, Depression, Divorce.... - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonI had a client say something very interesting to me last week…she suggested that because I was a mental health counselor, I, therefore, have minimal issues or challenges in my life. Ha! I wish! I shy away from sharing much of my personal story with my clients, as that is all part of ...
Views: 1955(3 votes) - Nutrition 101: Carbohydrates - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseMood and mental condition are strongly influenced by ones nutrition and general health. Many people believe they are experiencing unpleasant mental states solely because of what has happened in their lives in the past, or because of the situations they are dealing with in the present. In many ...
Views: 1955(2 votes) - ***Depressed, Sad, Negative, Irritable? - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Julia SorensenAre you trying to overcome depression? Perhaps you suffer from seasonal depression that is just starting to lift as spring and summer approaches. Whether you are a person who experiences low grade depression (like a chronic virus) or a deep unrelenting sad mood that seems to stretch over the ...
Views: 1953 - The Grief Place - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Sheryl PaulThere is a room in your heart where sadness dwells. Each story of sadness lives there like a stagnant, frozen particle of light waiting for you to see it, to hold it, to wrap it in a blanket and bring it tea. When you visit your grief place with love, the particles of light start to shimmer and ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - Relationship, Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Medication - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from James HendrixThere are mental health, relationship issues and emotional problems that are beyond or at least at the edge of behavioral control. People are not trying to be depressed or crazy – they act that way because of complex brain, hormone, environment, and background issues. There are times when ...
Views: 1949(5 votes) - 5 Time Tested Ways to Walk Off Depression - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dave KanofskySeveral years ago I was diagnosed with hypertension otherwise known as high blood pressure. My doctor told me to modify my diet and to begin an exercise program. He also said that if I lost weight my blood pressure should begin to stabilize and eventually I could come off the medication that was ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - Abusers That Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceMore than once to date I have received an email from an abuser and not the abused. The question that must pop in to our heads is why? Why would someone of that ilk visit my web page? Is it not rubbing their noise in it? Are their reasons for being here pure? After much pondering, I have decided ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Christmas Blues? Tips to Cope with the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Darlene LancerThe stress of the holidays triggers sadness and depression for many people. This time of year is especially difficult because there’s an expectation of feeling merry and generous. People compare their emotions to what they assume others are experiencing or what they’re supposed to feel and then ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - Top 10 Greatest Anxiety Fighting Foods On The Planet - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Dennis SimsekIsn't diet a confusing thing? Add the fact that people who suffer from chronic anxiety and panic disorder have difficulty getting through a day filled with over worry and panic, and you've got a person stuck in constant confusion and frustration on how to deal with their anxiety. Many ...
Views: 1944 - When A Loved One Dies: What to Expect - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianDealing with Grief & Loss Shock, Denial, Numbness, Disbelief -The pain exists, but you may not experience it fully yet. Your body, mind, and spirit take over to help you survive. Physiological symptoms can include: stomach aches, nausea, & insomnia -Grief does not always get easier as ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - Treating The Mind And Body For Anxiety Will Be Key To Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Wally BrownIf you have anxiety, you have heard the term fight or flight response before. Each time you have a panic attack, the part of your brain that controls this natural response is called upon to protect you in cases of fright, tension or extreme stress in your life. This fight or flight is what ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - CBT - How It Works - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayCBT is currently recognised by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (a government body responsible for deciding which treatment should be available on the NHS) as the most effective treatment for the a range of emotional problems including: * Depression * Low Self Esteem * ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Suicidal Ideations - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockAlthough suicide is a fairly heavy topic and conjures up all kinds of negative images, nevertheless it should be talked about, however briefly within this scope. When deciding what aspects to cover with this topic, and there are many, I decided to talk about risk assessment. One of the most ...
Views: 1935(2 votes) - Elderly Care & Animal Companionship (EXPERT) - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Judy WrightAre you or your loved ones getting older and becoming isolated? Perhaps the idea of an animal as a companion may be just the thing. An animal offers so much more than companionship, but having a friend nearby can prevent loneliness and other health concerns. One might be forgiven to think ...
Views: 1934(1 vote) - And now, add Amy Winehouse….. - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstThe Codetalkers and R.E.M., jungle music pioneer Goldie and even Gwen Stefani and her band ‘No Doubt’ have all written and/or recorded music about it. As have other musical artists down through the ages. Lior Shamriz shot a full length feature movie with the same name in 2009 and Australian ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Have you learned your ABC? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Nigel LewisABC THEORY. Have you learned your ABC yet? The American psychologist Albert Ellis (1913–2007) developed rational-emotive therapy (RET), which is a directive, confrontational psychotherapy designed to challenge and modify clients’ irrational beliefs thought to cause their personal distress ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - 7 Benefits to Walking Your Way Away from Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Dave KanofskyIf you have clinical depression and you've gone through some pretty intense and debilitating depressive episodes the last thing you feel like doing is getting up and moving around. In fact, you may be at a point in your life where you sleep a good part of the day and struggle just to get up ...
Views: 1931(3 votes) - Get Yourself To Stay Calm Under Pressure In 5 Steps - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you often get easily stressed when faced with a lot of pressure? Demanding and difficult situations cannot be prevented in life. Every day, we are exposed to factors that can cause pressure in our lives, either from our jobs, personal lives, ...
Views: 1928(1 vote) - Feeling down and depressed? Here are the things you can do! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2018 from Lynda HudsonAt this time of year it seems that everybody is making them! But the evidence suggests that a large majority of resolutions are not kept even when people have the best of intentions. And if they are feeling generally a bit down and dejected, and things haven’t been going well even the idea of ...
Views: 1925 - Overcoming Depression And Live A Fulfilling Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Pat BosmanIt is possible to overcome Depression without the use of drugs? Yes it is, YOU have to want to have a better life. The decision to change is up to you and you have to make the commiment to take responsibitlity. Depression is one of the most misunderstood illnesses, If you have never had ...
Views: 1924 - Is There A Natural Cure For My Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Denise CoatesIf you or someone you love suffers from mild to moderate depression, what if I told you there is a completely natural way to treat it that is totally safe with no side effects and is completely free of charge? Would you be interested? Keep reading and you will find EIGHT TIPS for naturally ...
Views: 1918 - Eliminate Self-Sabotage with NLP - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Devin HastingsHave you ever said or felt that one of the following statements is true about you? “How come I can’t lose weight” (control my temper/get up on time/or whatever). “What’s wrong with me? I know I shouldn’t do that.” “I must be sabotaging ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - Addressing the root cause of depression - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Kevin BlairWomen suffer from depression twice as often as men. This statistic has been shown to be true, not only for American women, but for women in eleven other countries as well. This high statistic for depression among women exists regardless of racial and ethnic background or economic ...
Views: 1915(4 votes) - ***What is Depression? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Timothy SharpIf depression is the common cold of mental health problems (as it’s often been called) then there are literally millions of people around the world who’re coughing and sneezing at the moment. But the good news is that there are some very effective treatments for this common ailment and in this ...
Views: 1914(7 votes) - Building Self Esteem and Self Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from John ForrestSelf Acceptance is a major part of self-esteem and is a great place to start to improve self-esteem. Self acceptance is made of two parts. The first part is the acceptance of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sometimes we can become very embarrassed about how we have acted or felt in the ...
Views: 1914(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: 1912(1 vote) - Don't Let Social Anxiety Disorders Ruin Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Abigail FranksSocial anxiety disorder is a disorder that is based on excessive self-consciousness. This can manifest itself in a feeling of fear or dread of public situations like a doing a business presentation are speaking up in a meeting. The symptoms of social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, are ...
Views: 1910 - Prayer, Depression and Healing - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Misa HopkinsWinter can be such a challenging time when it comes to depression. The days are shorter, in the US more people die in winter than in warmer seasons, and grey skies can dampen your spirits. Of course, physical illness, stress, emotional turmoil, and abusive experiences from our past or present ...
Views: 1909(3 votes) - My First Psychiatric Institution: Meet the Crazies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Cat DavisDecember 2016 This institution looks nothing like the movies. It’s set up like a little home, comfy cozy, except everything is confined to one huge room, so they can watch us. There’s a receptionist desk, where the lady who checked me in now sits. She switches between scrolling on her ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - There's a fine line - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am a first time author and I have written a book about my own personal experience. My direct web page – http://chipmunkapublishing.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1822 After an accident in which I injured my back, I was ill health retired. This has given me the time ...
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