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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- A Formula for Happiness and Low Depression Discovered: Study Finds That Learned Happiness Quotient (HQ) Factors Predict Happiness with 75% Accuracy - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Tom StevensIn a world where so many people are facing difficult circumstances, what can they do to overcome negative emotions and find happiness? For decades psychologists have been identifying key factors associated with happiness and with depression. However, researchers have rarely looked for a ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - A New Surefire Technique To Help With Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Chris GreenThere are many symptoms that sufferers experience when they are dealing with stress, too many to go into detail here. One symptom common among many sufferers is the continual replaying of events from the past. Today, let's look at a new stress relief technique I have created that will really ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - A Quick Look at Depression - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiWe all feel down from time to time, that is a normal part of life. Sadness, hopeless, and helpless are normal reaction to life’s events. But, when these feelings become prolonged, out of control, and interfere with person’s relationship, job performance, and daily activities, it may be ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - A Thought Is A Thought: Your Mind and Depression - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2006 from Lee BaucomScience has bought the whole "depression is a result of a chemical imbalance." We have whole theories about how a low level of serotonin in the brain leads to depression. So, we have a whole medicine industry that is caught up in the pursuit of healing depression through a chemical ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Abandonment Issues Leaving You Depressed? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Laura FrisbieSometimes the causes of your abandonment issues are painfully obvious. But even if you weren't literally abandoned, fear of abandonment is said to be the first fear of all infants. And then there is life itself: "Life is full of orphaning experiences, and some people have more ...
Views: 8327(2 votes) - Adjusting to Medical Illness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinThe psychological ability to adjust to chronic medical illness is an area where there has been very little study. Lately, I find myself working mostly with this population of people. I’m noticing that some adjust very well and some do it very poorly. It depends on a lot of factors. The ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Adrenal Fatigue - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Scott BryantAdrenal Fatigue Your two adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on the top of each kidney. Each adrenal gland is approximately 3 inches wide, and a half inch high. Each gland is divided into an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The cortex and medulla of the ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Advice For Psychotherapist - Dealing With Burnout - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sawas DeeIn the career of every psychotherapist, there comes a time when it becomes very difficult to help depressed patients solve their problems. It’s like the initial spark that has made you capable of treating people and helping them with their problems is long gone. Once you submerge yourself in the ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Anatomy Of Loneliness - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Brock HansenHave you ever been lonely in a roomful of people? Have you ever been perfectly content all alone? Most people would answer yes to both questions and yet a number of the same people complain of painful chronic loneliness. What is loneliness? Why are some people troubled with it so much ...
Views: 3061(1 vote) - Anger Management Tips - Handle Anger Before it Control You - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jonathon LongIt is said that people are frequently being controlled by their emotions and not the other way around it should be. We are expected to have different emotions in diverse situations that may arise in front of us. These emotions may well be a burst of joy, sadness, excitement or this unexplainable ...
Views: 535(1 vote) - Antidepressants – The Truth - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Dorothy NeddermeyerFinally, the truth is revealed about antidepressants. Lead researcher, Professor Irving Kirsch from the Psychology department at the University of Hull, said, "The difference in improvement between patients taking placebos and patients taking antidepressants is not very great. This means that ...
Views: 2133(3 votes) - Are you depressed and stressed? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lana NicholsShockingly, you can still find a number of people who are unaware that they’re already stressed out and need relief from it immediately. Or rather, there are several who refuse to acknowledge that they badly need relief from stress. If you’re not sure about this as well, i want to give you ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - Are You Depressed? Or, Is It Something Else? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsThere is a saying that depression is anger turned in on itself. That means the anger that you may be holding within your mind has nowhere to go and rather than being expressed outwardly, it is festering inside. Like undigested food that turns putrid, the anger becomes depression. You feel ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - Are You Sleeping? Is it ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or a Sleep Disorder? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickDo you or your child toss and turn at night and experience daytime sleepiness? Have you or your child been diagnosed with ADHD, depression, or anxiety. Fifty percent of children in a recent study that had been diagnosed with ADHD had difficulty sleeping. They felt tired on awakening, had ...
Views: 2245(2 votes) - Baby Steps... - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Susan FoxleyDuring this challenging period of world wide changes, people I work with seem to be struggling more than ever. I see clients that are finding it difficult to find work, other’s who are going through horrible divorces, and many that are dealing with health crisis’s. The emotions that seem to be ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - Beating Midsummer Blues - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixA funny thing seems to happen around this time of year; I've seen it again and again. At a time when we all should be enjoying beaches and barbeques, sunshine and surf, many people's moods seem to turn a bit blue. The summer romance hasn't panned out the way you thought it would, friends are all ...
Views: 2755(3 votes) - Best Anxiety And Depression Supplement On The Market? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Dennis SimsekSimply put Bio Strath is magic in a bottle, and possibly the best anti anxiety and depression supplement out there. With no known side effects this herbal mixture that includes basil, angelica, balm, caraway, chamomile, cinnamon, elder, lavender, peppermint and more could be the answer to those ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression: Understanding the Disease - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from James HendrixWhat is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar is a disease state where the client moves back and forth from depression to mania. Depression is characterized by loss of interest in things that they used to find pleasure in, loss or gain of appetite, typically not wanting to get out of bed for prolonged ...
Views: 2932(6 votes) - Building True Self Respect - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Albert de GoiasSelf Respect is the ability to maintain dignity in the face of stress, rejection, criticism, or any activity that can erode one’s value systems. In a world of imposing immensity and persistent change, the forces that can strike at anyone's value systems can be extreme, unprecedented, and ...
Views: 2321(3 votes) - CBT-Why Counseling is Challenging - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Dr GrayWhen people begin CBT counseling they understandably hope that things will gradually improve in a smooth and upwardly linear way. However, the changes that you will be attempting to make through CBT counseling are challenging particularly if you are working to change behaviours that helps you to ...
Views: 1983(2 votes) - Celebrating Pain: When The Feeling Seems Unbearable - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Rich MiltonPain is a difficult word for people to comprehend and to understand. But when you have overcome it, you will have all the reasons to celebrate life because of pain. Why of all words we are so afraid with pain? Pain is the word associated for life’s sad and lonely experiences. It is also used ...
Views: 997(2 votes) - Celebrity Anxiety Disorders Exposed - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI would always be searching for that light at the end of the tunnel when it came to my anxiety disorder, but if you're in the same situation as I used to be, look no further then these famous names. The people you are about to read about didn't accept that anxiety would be a part of their lives ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Choosing the Right Natural Cures for Depression - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Bobby BChoosing the Right Natural Cures for Depression Natural cures for depression can regularly be as beneficial as prescription antidepressants so long as you choose the appropriate ones for you. If in case you have spoken to your medical professional and also have tried to discuss with a ...
Views: 1306(3 votes) - Coping With Life After Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoIs there life after divorce? You bet there is, if you let there be. I was divorced in 2003, after 13 years of marriage. It was a marriage that probably never should have happened, but something that I would do all over again simply because it made me the person I am today, and gave me 2 ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Dealing with a Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Greg BakerIf you or someone you know is having a midlife crisis, then you may want to know how to properly deal with it. This period in a person's life is extremely dangerous. They can become depressed, disillusioned with life, and even quit things or relationships they should not. Primarily, a midlife ...
Views: 3204(4 votes) - December Depression - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Rose GarlandThis blog won't apply to everyone, but I believe it will apply to a lot of people. I know I've read somewhere that the most suicides happen in the month of December. Really Depression during the holidays is very common. The weather has changed, and we're entering the heart of the dark winter. ...
Views: 965(4 votes) - Defining Depression: Not Just Feeling Down - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Lorraine RoachEveryone has moments in life where they feel down. Sadness, hopelessness and loneliness are entirely natural human emotions and experiencing them is not, in and of itself, evidence of a mental health problem or disorder. In fact, those who are unable to feel lonely or “blue” are probably more ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Depression Counseling: There is Help and Hope - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Krystal KuehnA person can live forty days without food, seven days without water, and a few minutes without air; but he cannot live one second without hope. ~unknown Sometimes life can be so difficult, frustrating, and painful. There are times when we need someone to talk to who will listen, understand ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - Depression Treatment without Drugs - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Tara SpringettComplete healing from depression is easier than many people imagine. It is widely believed that depression treatment without drugs is not possible, because it is assumed that this problem is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. However, in my work with my clients I have observed that ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Substance Abuse in America - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTim Ferriss, the author of "The 4-Hour Work Week" has posted some interesting stats on his blog about work and American life. 63% of all employees want to work less, up from 46% in 1992. 26% of adult Americans report being on the verge of a serious nervous breakdown. 40% of workers describe ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Depression, ecstasy and healing - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Shuem HealingWhen you put your hands around your eyes you narrow your view. When in a room first you could see the whole room and now only part of it. Although the room didn’t change your perception of the room did. It is the same with your view on life. When your outlook on life is narrow this has nothing ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Did life just change? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesIt’s the morning after you’ve been to the doctor’s office, you have high blood pressure. Your “youth” is over. It’s the morning after you played three days of golf in a row; your “take-off” knee is double its size. You know that it’s time to schedule the replacement; you’re not thirty ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Discontinuing Psychiatric Medications - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinThere are many reasons to stop taking psychiatric drugs. One reason is to restore the range of normal human emotions that allow us to experience life. Psychiatric drugs blunt emotional responses, creating a zombie-like effect. In handling grief and pain, we are able to process and understand ...
Views: 1186(2 votes) - Dog or Cat? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Rosemary PriceMost people claim to be either a dog person or a cat person, there are very few who like both types of animals equally. A typical cat will come to you for food, a cuddle, a rest when it is tired, and then go out for hours where you have no idea of where it is or what it is doing. A typical ...
Views: 1024(2 votes) - Ecotherapy - The Prescribed Walk in the Park Part II - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Trevor MayesThis article was originally published on PH Online March 2009 Issue 156 - http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=2558 In Part I featured in Issue 153 of PH Online Positive Health, I described the benefits of colour therapy with exercise together with the concept of ...
Views: 3814(5 votes) - 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: 1786(1 vote) - Eradicating Depression Through Schema-Focused Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from James KrehbielSamantha moved to a large sprawling city to join her boyfriend. They carried on a long-distance relationship prior to her decision to move in with him. Unfortunately, the relationship did not last long, and she felt stuck in a city without a plan to move forward in a positive direction – she ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Follow Your Heart...Dare to be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Eloryia RAThere are many different ways to follow your heart to your happiness and all the other wonderful things you intend to have in your life. The quickest way is being free to express the magnificent spirit of you without concern of the opinion or judgment of others. Do not allow your ego to ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Free Yourself from Depression by Changing Thought Patterns - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonDepression and anxiety can be overwhelming but there are solutions. Today, I’d like to share some cognitive strategies that can help you break the cycle of depressive and anxious thought patterns. The first step to banishing negative thoughts is to become aware how often you are having ...
Views: 3163(1 vote) - Getting Rid of Depression - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Jim MooreAre you down, anxious, irritable, tired or emotionally exhausted? These types of mood disorders are becoming shockingly common, and in many cases, can easily be resolved. Depression and anxiety most particularly have become so prevalent that it’s getting exceedingly common for individuals to ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Greetings From The Bottom - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2005 from Sobriety GirlMy entire life has been a cycle of wanting to live with vengeance and needing to numb the constant pain I feel. Pain that I found unbearable. Numbing entailed irresponsibility. Denial. Aloofness. Any way to keep myself from feeling fledging terror and anger has been my modus operandi. The hurt. ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Grow Up. Move Out. Move On. Moxie Up. - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI often ask successful people what was the best piece of advice they ever got from a parent. What words of wisdom carried them forward as they achieved their personal and professional goals? Responses such as "Don't take anything for granted", "You have to work hard and struggle for success" ...
Views: 2468(1 vote) - Growing Old Gracefully - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from William CottringerGrowing Old Gracefully By Bill Cottringer “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” ~Mark Twain. It has been said before that “growing old isn’t for sissies.” The truth be known, growing old doesn’t always have to be a losing struggle against, ...
Views: 2507(1 vote) - How Can You Heal Your Fear of Abandonment? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Laura FrisbieYou may be wondering how you can heal your fear of abandonment. Start by giving yourself a break. This is one of the most universal and painful issues there is. Could I survive alone? Probably not. These intense feelings around abandonment are unconsciously linked to survival abandonment ...
Views: 13252(2 votes) - How Gardening Can Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Noah LockeWhen many people think of gardening, they often picture retired seniors with large sun hats and khaki shorts, plowing rows of tomatoes on warm spring days in Palm Springs. Because of this common misconception, many younger people shy away from gardening because they think of it as an exclusively ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - How I Found My Way Out of Depression - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Michael TristaneThe power of depression It was like being trapped, it was like I knew I’m lost and I can’t do anything about it. I know everybody says the same things about depression: It’s feeling of hopelessness, people think you’re lazy, you have no energy, you see no point in doing things, you see no way ...
Views: 2650(1 vote) - How Kratom Can Help Treat Depression - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Dianne SchmidDepression is a disease that can be attributed to stress and other life related complications that have an impact on an individual’s brain. However, depression no matter how chronic it is can be treated. One way of treating depression is through administration of kratom. It has been proved that ...
Views: 2882(2 votes) - How Many Times Have You Gone For the “Gold” and Failed? Do You Know Why? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonThe Winter Olympics took place in Vancouver, BC this year. Athletes from all over the world have come to compete for the coveted “Gold” medallion; showing that they are the best in the world at their sport. Having the Olympics in my own back yard (I live in Mission, just one hour east of ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - How To Conquer Feeling Criticized - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from David SamuelThe way to conquer negative feelings associated with being criticized is based on your interpretation of events. You take things that someone says about you negatively as if you are being criticized, then get depressed, angry or in a bad mood. This is very self centered, all geared towards you ...
Views: 4553(1 vote) - How To Get Help For Depression - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Roberto SediciasMany people struggle with depression on a daily basis. Sometimes depression can be an ongoing thing in someone’s life, something that never seems to be relieved, present in every situation and social interaction. Other times, it follows a traumatic event or some kind of occasion, like a break up ...
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