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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- What It's Like... - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2005 from Danish AhmedI know what it's like... I had times when I wasn't happy doing anything that I did. I did some great things, but I was never happy. All I knew is that I wanted to feel better, and whatever I did to try and feel better, didn't work. I felt horrible. Even though others thought I looked good, ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - What to do when you're feeling depressed? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Himanshi AroraDo you know? Depression is made of "deep rest session" which means you aren't doing anything, just thinking and resting. While you are relaxing your mind is racing but still you don't have that confidence to get up and make the racing world unrace. There's a list of things you should do ...
Views: 998(3 votes) - What’s That One Decision That Can Break You Or Make You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from pooja brahmiIt won’t be wrong if we say that - All of us have endured letdowns, breakups, depression and low self esteem in our lives. These are just one of the few distressing times that leave you emotionally hurt. Some people continuously endeavor in life and are indeterminate of reasons of their failures ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - When Antidepressants Don't Work - by Submitted on May 27, 2007 from Ruth HendricksonMany people who try antidepressants to relieve their depression find that the antidepressants just don’t work. Living with depression is painful and can even become debilitating, and those who live with it know that depression can rob them of energy and motivation. Those who suffer from ...
Views: 10241(1 vote) - Why are women twice as depressed as men? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Terry DeMeoIt hit me like a bucket of ice-water in my face. I was putting away a book this morning, and it fell open to this: modern Western women have twice the rates of depression as men. How could this be? We have access to unprecedented independence, careers, education, birth control, therapy, ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - You Are Not Alone! Let’s Fight Depression Together - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from James SharisonDepression! You might have heard of it. A constant feeling of sadness and despair – the sadness beyond understanding. There are many people around the world that are suffering from depression; more than what we can imagine. Some of them get diagnosed and treated, while a few remain hidden under ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - You have NO CHOICE - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2004 from Danish AhmedYou Have No Choice I wasn't having a good day. Let me tell you about the straw that broke the camel's back: I was in rehearsals for the Decide Show... We were watching a videotape of a previous show. I walked between the TV and VCR and tripped over the wire, almost causing the VCR to fall ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - You Never Lose the Ability of Choice! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Kristen BakerAs long as I can remember, I have heard myself and others say the words, " I had no choice". Sure, it may feel like there are not many choices when you are stuck in a cycle of anxiety, depression or panic. With all my heart, I know that everyone has a choice even when they are stricken with ...
Views: 2319(2 votes) - Avoiding the Downward Spiral - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Mark Piercy“Only when you've been to the deepest valley, can you know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain” The title of this book is “livethislife” - Metal Mindset. Before we create a Metal Mindset, we need to first understand and define what negativity is and how it impacts ...
Views: 1244(21 votes) - Emptiness and Loneliness: Stopping The Pain - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rich MiltonThere is the pain that pulls us toward loneliness and emptiness. And there are actions we must do to leave this negative feeling from our lives. If we can do it we will be able to live the life of happiness and joy. Do you find yourself in a situation wherein you felt alone and abandoned? ...
Views: 3890(20 votes) - Happiness is Closer than You Think - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsIt seems most people today are on an eternal search for the magic era of their lives in which they will finally be happy. Are you one of those people? Here’s a quick test. Have you ever said to yourself one of these things: “I’ll be happy when I get engaged.” “I’ll be happy when I get ...
Views: 1626(8 votes) - Hypnosis for Depression - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Caitriona ReedDIAGNOSIS KILLS Hypnosis has been around for as long as consciousness itself, much longer than depression, which is relatively new on the scene. If we are stuck in a mood it is as if we have been hypnotized. When we absorb information, whatever it might be, it is because we have taken it in ...
Views: 1438(7 votes) - Your Present Has Power - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lora MorrowYesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have -- so spend it wisely. - Kay Lyons The world--your world, my world--is composed of only three time zones: past, present, and future. Focusing your mind exclusively on the past or the future will get ...
Views: 1863(7 votes) - *** Today Is A Beautiful Day, The Preciousness of Each Moment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseIf you have fallen into the routine of life, or find it to be a chore, you have fallen asleep to the preciousness that every moment in life is. It is a great phenomena that we are all living in this physical reality, with a body, an identity, and we have people who we love and are connected ...
Views: 3747(12 votes) - Findings Say Toxins May Be Linked To Depression - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Leah FriedmanDepression is a growing problem across America. Some reports state that 17.5 million Americans suffer from depression. According to one Surgeon General’s Report, up to one in ten children may suffer from a serious emotional disturbance. People with severe depression have a reported suicide rate ...
Views: 894(5 votes) - The True Cause Of Depression - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Marie O'NeilI believe there needs be greater understanding about the actual cause of depression, as the majority of the information available concerns the symptoms and how to deal with them. The problem with trying to deal with the symptoms rather than the cause of depression, is that you are just ...
Views: 2318(5 votes) - Dealing with Sadness and Depression - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: My husband and I met while we were both on the rebound and were both doing a lot of partying which continued far too long into our married life. We both did quit our bad habits however in the following years I focused on the kids and their activities and he worked more hours. ...
Views: 18643(16 votes) - Depression & Isolation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Nancy TurcichDepression & Isolation by Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE I’m not sure what comes first, isolation or depression. I do know the two are twins, perhaps fraternal twins since they are not identical. However, isolation and depression share a common ground... separation. People ...
Views: 2413(4 votes) - Mending the "holes" of depression with Visual EFT - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Maria AnnellH has been suffering from depression for many years. She is incapable of having a job, suffering from panic attacks, stress-related eczemas, nightmares and general apathy (just to mention a few!) Medication has brought some relief, but she dislikes the way it tends to make her feel numb even to ...
Views: 2586(4 votes) - Self Help - Helping Yourself and Others With Dianetics - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Leah FriedmanIt's a tradition that could be especially helpful in the wake of the recession, as people work to overcome the potentially devastating psychological effects associated with layoffs, foreclosures and the loss of businesses. Fortunately, Americans have come together to help one ...
Views: 1173(4 votes) - 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) - 7 Proven Steps to Overcoming the Symptoms of Depression - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Dave KanofskyI had suffered from the symptoms of clinical depression for 35 years. Believe me it was no party. In fact there were times during those 35 years when I thought I was going to go completely out of mind. Although there are many different types of depression, clinical depression by far is the worst ...
Views: 2058(3 votes) - Cultivating Hope - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Patricia Eslava VesseyThe holidays can be a joyous time filled with love, joy and peace, a time of festivities and fun with family and friends. However it can also be a difficult time for many. Limited financial resources, current crises, recalled losses and past disappointments can make us very sad. Even though ...
Views: 2460(3 votes) - Ecotherapy - The Prescribed Walk in the Park Part I - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Trevor MayesThis article was originally published on PH Online Dec 2008 Issue 153 - http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=2513 As a colour counsellor and lifelong outdoor pursuit’s enthusiast, I read with interest the recent news that doctors were prescribing a walk in the park for ...
Views: 3265(3 votes) - Got the HOLIDAY BLUES? -- Learn to deal with some holiday hang-ups - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Danish AhmedDon't Get the Holiday Blues ~ Learn to deal with some holiday hang-ups It's that time of year where people are more cheerful, helpful, and caring. What a magical experience when so many of us radiate warmth and harmony . . . But amongst the celebrations, there are invariably some individuals ...
Views: 1736(3 votes) - Initiating Positive Change in Therapy - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Sophie HenshawWithin the helping professions It is commonly but mistakenly supposed that results in therapy are attributable to a specific treatment choice. Mental health training stresses learning how to administer specific, empirically validated interventions. However it just isn’t possible to receive ...
Views: 1484(3 votes) - Natural Ways to Increase Brain Serotonin, Reduce Depression & Enhance Your Mood - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Tess ThompsonIf we determine the basic causes of emotional distress, we will find that it is our inherent desire to control life that often causes the distress and the depression in the first place. Depression, sadness and mood disorders only appear to be modern terms, as they are always referred to in ...
Views: 5061(3 votes) - New self help techniques for dealing with depression, stress and anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Popa WoolseyIf you are experiencing any of the above symptoms then you may consider these disorders as a warning sign. Both your mind and your body is stressed out and you must take deep and very personal self evaluation of what you are doing that is causing these problems. Your thinking process and what ...
Views: 3146(3 votes) - Stress Reducer Secret- Eliminating Stress without Drugs! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Dan ArdebiliStress is an emotion that most people try to escape from. But can you really escape from stress, or why would you want to? Is stress really bad for us, or does it serve a purpose? With all the demands in life, like work, family, parenting, relationships, and marriage, of course we will feel ...
Views: 1931(3 votes) - Too Miserable to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Alan ASo, are you too miserable to be happy? This may sound funny to some but I’m guessing that there are people out there who understand this all too well. There are times that you may be in a state of such tremendous negativity that it’s almost impossible for anyone or anything to positively ...
Views: 2367(3 votes) - What is "Normal"? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Shirley GallupA general definition of, "normal," according to the dictionary, is: "conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural." The Psychology definition is: "approximately average in any psychological trait, as intelligence, personality, or emotional adjustment"; ...
Views: 1298(12 votes) - What Is Endogenous Depression and How Do You Treat It? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Dan MichealsEndogenous depression is classified as a mood disorder and is believed to be genetic. It is also believed to affect people from birth. When you have this disorder, you become prone to depression during traumatic events or under a lot of stress. This type of disorder normally goes undetected or ...
Views: 8000(6 votes) - Why People Get Depressed at Christmas and What to do About It - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Ray WilliamsWe are told that Christmas, for Christians, should be the happiest time of year, an opportunity to be joyful and grateful with family, friends and colleagues. Yet, according to the National Institute of Health, Christmas is the time of year that people experience the highest incidence of ...
Views: 2036(3 votes) - H.B.I.T.S. Syndrome - The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockH.B.I.T.S. is more widespread than originally thought, mainly because it goes unreported. The reason for this is that on the surface, it doesn't seem to be all that serious. But as a matter of record, H.B.I.T.S. could be called the silent killer. One of the major symptoms of H.B.I.T.S. is a ...
Views: 1751(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) - Fight Depression by Talking About it - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Linda NusbaumAs a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people who suffer with depression. When I have depressed clients, I know two recommended practices designed to help them feel better; medication and talk therapy. The medication elevates the mood; talking about problems can get to the ...
Views: 1420(12 votes) - *** Relationships: Giving Yourself Up Can Kill You - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Margaret PaulYears ago, when on a book tour for our book, "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?", my ex-husband and I had dinner with a couple on the East Coast with whom he had become friends. I connected with Allison (not her real name) immediately. Warm and open, I could see that she was ...
Views: 5513(8 votes) - ***Recognizing Depression's Warning Signs - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanDepression is a serious illness, not a harmless part of life. It is a complex disorder with a variety of causes. It is never caused by just one thing. It may be the result of a mix of factors, including genetic, chemical, physical, and sociological. It is also influenced by behavior patterns ...
Views: 990(6 votes) - 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: 1824(4 votes) - Alone and Hurting at Christmas Time - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Ted KallmyerAre you tired of the Christmas ads yet? You know the ones that show happy families together for the holidays, having the best time of their year, not a care in the world, and surrounded by those that they love and love them. Unfortunately, this is not the reality of many people during the ...
Views: 1346(6 votes) - At-risk K-12 learners affected by ADHD and other mood disorders can benefit by using light and sound therapy as an intervention strategy - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Steve TaylorMy Work with students and adults affected by ADHD, mood disorders and poor sleep, using Light and Sound Therapy devices to improve their outcomes By Steve Taylor, M.S., C.E.T Recently, I managed a 5- month Charter school based demonstration project with at-risk K-12 student learners, to ...
Views: 2555(4 votes) - Curing Anxiety Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Julie StevensonWhen dealing with anxiety symptoms, you go through events that others around you don't see. Maybe you're walking down a hallway and all of the sudden the walls start closing in frantically. You start to run towards the light before they close completely, but it just doesn't seem like you're ...
Views: 3271(2 votes) - Cyberbullying - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Tiffany StaggsBullying has made its way from the schoolyard to just about any place your child might be. With the expanding social media outlets, the ease of access to the Internet bullying can follow our kids everywhere, and it’s much harder now to report than running and telling a teacher. While most ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Depression and Job Loss - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenDepression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks are very similar and in some ways interconnected. Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. A true clinical description is a mood ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - Depression Disorder: What Exact Steps To Take To Treat It - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Dan MichealsDepression affects millions of people around the world. It is considered by experts to be on of the greatest hidden conditions affecting not only the lifestyles of sufferers but also their families, friends and employers. In fact, this depression disorder can last from moments of simply “feeling ...
Views: 924(2 votes) - Does My Daughter Need Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDoes My Daughter Need Therapy? Dear Dr. Diana My twenty-five year old daughter is having a difficult time. She’s in graduate school in another state and when she recently came home for a visit, she seemed very depressed and unhappy. We try to talk with her but it’s really hard. She ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - Emotional Insights - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Kimberley CohenWhen we experience emotions that are fun, joyous, loving, happy, comforting, magical, peaceful, etc. we want to hang on to them like they are our life savers. But when we encounter feelings of anger, doubt, confusion, sadness, depression, anxiety, pain, suffering, etc., we want to cast them ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - Finding the Light: Overcoming Depression - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Laura SchultzFINDING THE LIGHT: OVERCOMING DEPRESSION By Laura Schultz, MFT “We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope”---Martin Luther King In our modern society, external stressors are numerous including divorce, death of loved ones, economic anxiety and concern for ...
Views: 2144(2 votes) - Healing Anxiety with mindfulness and Experiential Imagery - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongMindfulness as taught in Mindfulness Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation Therapy, is a particular awareness skill that teaches us to be aware of what is happening while it is happening. Through diligent practice, we begin to recognize reactions as they arise form moment to moment throughout ...
Views: 2638(2 votes) - I Feel Sad When Bad Things Happen to Other People - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestTerrible things happen every second on this planet. People and animals are harmed, or even killed. Plants are going extinct. Property is destroyed. Natural disasters wreak havoc. People lose their loved ones, become permanently disabled, or become homeless. The list of dreadful things that can ...
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