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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Coping With Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Leah FriedmanFor many people the winter is far less a time of peace and goodwill and far more a time when the hassles of hectic Christmas shopping, over-crowded stores, storms, gray skies, and sometimes a heightened sense of loneliness all can greatly increase stress and chance of illness. Winter, for ...
Views: 942(2 votes) - Dealing With Depression - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2004 from Rita LouiseDepression or “depressive reactions” is a mood response that is often brought on by the stresses and strains in our lives. For some, it can be triggered by a serious loss, a difficult relationship, financial problems or any overwhelmingly stressful situation. For others it may be set off by ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Dealing With Depression Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression is a terrible thing. It robs you of your life by turning your mind into a literal torture chamber while your body may be perfectly fine. Some people, in trying to deal with this terrible illness, turn to drugs. But the drugs have terrible side effects which in some way are worse than ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Dealing With The Loss Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we lose someone close to our heart we let go of a part of ourselves. In order to deal with heartache and loss we close ourselves off. By protecting ourselves at a time of deep grief and sadness we seek solace by not being present. How can one process something so big, so hurtful? How ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Depressed? Wise Woman Ways Offer a Helping Hand - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedWinter time is depression time for many women. Perhaps it is harder to look at the bright side when days are short, perhaps the holidays and family demands take their toll on us. Of course, depression can also be triggered by lack of thyroid hormone and by use of steroids, high blood pressure ...
Views: 2321(3 votes) - Depression and Core Beliefs - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sophie HenshawCore beliefs are found at the hub of every depression and can be thought of as nuggets of self-hatred. They develop as a result of experiences that you believe define who you are. In brief, all your suffering is caused by identification with experience. As an example, picture what ...
Views: 4071(1 vote) - Depression as a Spiritual Transformation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTransforming depression is sacred work. My blood runs cold when I hear of people entering conventional psychotherapy for this emotion without a peep of spirituality mentioned as part of healing. Why is this such a damaging form of neglect? You deserve to have an illuminated appreciation of ...
Views: 622(1 vote) - DEPRESSION BECOMES YOU - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2003 from Dave ShieldsHave you ever overheard people talking about couples that have been married for a very long time? One of things often said is how a couple will begin to look alike over time. How and why do you think this occurs? This phenomenon parallels a tea bag being steeped in clear water. After a while ...
Views: 2658(1 vote) - Depression Men: Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Dan MichealsStudies have shown that, although there are more women who get treated for clinical depression, there are actually about the same number of men who suffer the condition, but they do not admit it or seek treatment for it. Society often mistakenly labels depression men as 'weaklings.' This causes ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - DEPRESSION OR A MEDICAL CONDITION? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Dave ShieldsAre you suffering from depression or a medical condition? Depression can be a symptom of an undiagnosed medical condition. Decision trees are used in psychotherapy much like they are in other professions. At the top of the decision tree are always two items to rule out FIRST, before making a ...
Views: 3354(1 vote) - Depression Series (Part 2): My Antidepressant Doesn’t Work. What Can My Psychiatrist Do? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2003 from Michael RayelMaria has been increasingly depressed for the past few years. She has tried at least four newer antidepressants but so far, she doesn’t seem to respond. Unable to work, she’s now feeling helpless and hopeless. Likewise, her family is discouraged. Frustrated and baffled by Maria’s lack of ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Depression Support You Need To Know About - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dan MichealsWe all feel sad from time to time, especially when confronting a loss or stressful event in life, but for someone with depression, life can be overwhelming and feel completely hopeless in any situation. If you or someone you know is experiencing an ongoing battle with depression, don't give up ...
Views: 719(1 vote) - Depression To Expression: From Hard to Fluid Bodies and Closed to Open Voices - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Elisa LodgeChronically depressed? I’m certain you’ve tried everything you could find and nothing seems to work. I’d like to offer you a simple, low cost, non-toxic approach that has worked well for my students and I believe it just might work for you too. Like the lotus growing in the mud, I used my ...
Views: 1163(2 votes) - Depression: An Example of Patient Participation - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Marc LernerWhen a person experiences the negativity of depression, his or her natural reaction is to look for an instant cure. Fortunately, today there exists effective medication for depression, but that doesn’t excuse a conscious patient from actively participating in healing. A study of depression ...
Views: 2681(2 votes) - Depression: How To Cure This Depressive Disorder? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Dan MichealsThere is no person who does not feel sad or low at some point in time in their lives. But these are fleeting moods and time changes. Still, if a person continues to feel low for long enough time that leads to a negative impact on the daily life then the matter needs to be looked into and ...
Views: 949(3 votes) - Depression: It Can Harm a Woman's Heart - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s been a while since researchers discovered that depression is a key predictor of heart disease—even of not surviving a heart attack. More and more, though, studies are revealing that depression can be a precursor to coronary heart disease (CHD)—especially for women. We know this, because ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Do You Love Someone Who Suffers From Depression? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2003 from Dave ShieldsRelationships in which one individual is depressed are ninetimes more likely to divorce. Wow, the normal divorce rateis already over 60% nationally! But, it's not always aspouse who is depressed, sometimes it is a child or anextended family member. In this article, however, we'll be focusing ...
Views: 4348(1 vote) - Do You Need To Improve Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Kay PattersonAre you fed up with doing the same thing every day, feeling depressed, lethargic, usually miserable, knowing you will be doing the same thing, and feeling just as depressed tomorrow? Do you need to find ways of improving your life? If you are seemingly "stuck in a rut" and obviously not ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Do You Suffer from Depression, Anxiety or Social Anxiety? Here's What Might Be Preventing the Healing. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Piercarla GarusiFeeling anxious, socially anxious, stressed, depressed can be extremely painful and limiting to our life. It might cause us not to feel comfortable in ourselves, not to be ourselves or live our values, not to do what we would like, not to have the job we would like, not to live the life we would ...
Views: 1546(2 votes) - Effective Common Cures For Depression - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression is an illness of the mind. It is where neurotransmitters in the brain are not balanced out. There is no way to overcome this illness without treatment and it can be serious and in some cases harmful. Some of the symptoms of depression include: Feeling sad and upset a lot of the time, ...
Views: 890(2 votes) - Effective Cure For Depression Explained - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dan MichealsAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), major depression is the leading cause of disease burden in North America and high-income countries. It is the fourth leading cause worldwide; by 2030, it is expected to be the second leading cause of disease burden worldwide. If you suspect your ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - Effective Depression Therapy For All - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dan MichealsEvery life has its ups and downs, and everyone has mood swings to a greater or lesser extent. Feeling sad, or mourning loss, is also a normal part of living. Although we do say I feel depressed for feelings of general disappointment and sadness, they are nowhere close to clinical depression. ...
Views: 775(2 votes) - Emotional Intelligence & Feeling Good - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Susan DunnTwo emotions, or ways of feeling, are especially troublesome to most of us – anger management and depression. Depression appears to be epidemic now, globally, and without going into the etiology (the causes), or pinpointing definitions or degrees of severity (they vary; there are many) lets ...
Views: 3026(1 vote) - Everything You Need To Know About Mild Depression - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Dan MichealsDepression in one form or another affects many millions of people around the world and yet those who are depressed often feel a sense of isolation from others, among all the other sensations associated with the condition. Severe forms of depression require treatment from trained experts in the ...
Views: 951(2 votes) - Exactly How Are Anxiety Attacks and Depression Associated - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Jeff SchwartzJust how Are Anxiety Attacks And Depression Associated? Anxiety attacks are when the entire body reacts towards stress. Generally the stress is something that happens to the individual that is experiencing the attack. A lot of times, the anxiety will be brought on by depression. Depression ...
Views: 1188(3 votes) - Faith and Depression - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2003 from Dave ShieldsDon't worry, I'm not going to get in the pulpit but I willchallenge you to take an objective look at what faith maybe able to do for your depression. In doing so, we'll belooking at many people who use faith in different ways. Did you know that someone who practices healing touch, suchas ...
Views: 4274(1 vote) - Fighting Depression Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dan MichealsThere are ways in fighting depression. So if you are currently suffering from depression, this article can help you to now those ways. If you suspect your loved ones or yourself to be suffering from this mental illness, you must take instant action before the situation turns worse as it will if ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Finding Your Life Purpose Mindfully - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from sherry gabaThe process of beginning the journey to finding your life purpose and discovering what it is you truly want can be found in those still moments when your intuition speaks to you telling you exactly what you need to know. Through mindfulness or “being awake in the here and now” epiphanies appear ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Free Stress Reducer for Treating Depression Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Rebecca ShellyDid you know that long term stress reduces serotonin levels? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain which helps us feel good. To make matters worse stress also releases cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal gland which also can lead to depression. This hormone also reduces ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Get Over It - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Frances LucasDeuteronomy 31:8 “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” We are so blessed to have God to lean on. When others have left us or let us down, we still have God. When we feel others don’t care, God ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - 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: 1853(1 vote) - Give Up My Most Prized Possession? No Way! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Bill WhiteLet me share a cool story as to how I came to know and understand one of life’s greatest truths. Years ago, as my ex-wife and I were putting the final touches (as if we were painting a portrait) on our divorce arrangements, I was being asked to sacrifice yet more time with, and access to, my ...
Views: 3331(2 votes) - 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) - Holistic Health and Holistic Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Kim KrostA holistic perspective as it pertains to health has gained momentum in recent years. A major factor in this development has come from National Institutes of Health's research into the mind-body connection. This new research has focused an inquisitive light onto an old theory about how the body ...
Views: 1557(2 votes) - How and Why To Be Free Of Sadness - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSadness may feel like a part of you that is always there, never letting go, but it is only a state of being and not your true self. So how do you find your way out of it? What can bring you back up and help you to feel happy again? How do you let go of sadness? As crazy as this might seem, ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - How Depression Can Be Treated Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression hurts, more and more people struggle with depression. Some cases are more severe than others. First it's important to find out what kind of depression you're suffering from. Psychotic depression, Major Depression, Melancholic depression, Atypical depression, or Postpartum depression. ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - How Not to be a Victim of Your Emotions: Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongWhen you really look closely at anxiety, depression, fear, anger or stress, you will almost always find recurring patterns of negative thoughts, traumatic memories and habitual emotional reactions. They are our tormentors, the pesky biting insects that annoy us throughout the day. They ambush ...
Views: 2332(1 vote) - How to be Happy - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Sonny ChenOne of the biggest rules to follow in order to be happy is to laugh. Laughing is a definite prerequisite for happiness because when you laugh, you release endorphins which relieves stress and promotes a mental well-being. The released endorphins also relieves anxiety and sorrow. Laughing is a ...
Views: 892(3 votes) - How to Conquer Your Stress – Stress Reducer Secrets Revealed - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dan ArdebiliWith all the responsibilities we have in the modern world we live in, it’s no wonder most people are seeking a stress reducer or stress reducers. With the increasing roles that men and women have to play, everything from businessman/women, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, dad, mom, etc., ...
Views: 2398(3 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: 1888(2 votes) - How to Deal with Depression, Abandonment and Anxiety: We All Need Healthy Self-Mothering - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Laura FrisbieHow to Deal with Depression, Abandonment and Anxiety We don't know how to deal with emotions because we've never been around people who do know. We don't even know that we don't know. Most of us are emotionally illiterate. We have no power to change anyone or to make them happy. We lose ...
Views: 2863(1 vote) - How to Deal with the Summertime Blues - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people think that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) causes symptoms of depression only in the winter because of the colder weather and shorter days. However, about ten percent of those who suffer from SAD experience depression in the summer. This type of depression is particularly hard ...
Views: 875(2 votes) - How To End Depression and Manifest Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Mr Twenty TwentyHey mate, I just read that studies indicate that people who suffer from depression are actually more realistic, than people who are optimistic. Researchers seemed to conclude that those of use who are optimistic are in fact delusional. We tend to think we are better looking, have a better ...
Views: 2674(2 votes) - How to Enjoy Each Moment as it Comes - Overcoming Depression - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Suzanne Zacharia"Look for the mysterious in life. Wherever you look – in the white clouds, in the stars in the night, in the flowers, in a flowing river – wherever you look, look for the mystery. And whenever you find that a mystery is there, meditate on it. Meditation means: dissolve yourself before that ...
Views: 3520(1 vote) - How to Overcome Separation Anxiety in Adults - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2015 from Daniel WhiteMany people suffer from anxiety and panic attacks at some point in their lives. However, when people talk about separation anxiety, the first thing that comes to mind is that the condition affects children only. What most people do not know, however, is that separation anxiety in adults is ...
Views: 4782(2 votes) - How To Tell Sadness From Depression - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2003 from Dave ShieldsYou have and will experience sadness. It might be the loss of a job, pet or a loved one. Yes, even a loved one. The trouble is, particularly here in the United States, we have a quick-fix for everything... why not sadness too? Our quick-fix for sadness is that it's simply not allowed. Healthy ...
Views: 3096(1 vote) - Information on Depression - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenDepression has evolved into a widespread problem in today’s society and it affects one out of every four women and one out of every eight men. There are some people who are familiar and aware of the many signs and symptoms of depression. These include being irritable, loss of memory and not ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Is Depression Being Mistaken for Old Age? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Lori SomekhDepression disproportionately affects the elderly. Unfortunately many times the signs of depression can be confused with signs of aging. In order to properly diagnose and treat depression in the elderly, individuals, their care takers and health care providers need to be vigilant in looking for ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Is There a Real Solution to Depression? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Leah FriedmanDepression is now ranked as a major global health crisis, affecting over 120 million people, according to a recent study from the World Health Organization (WHO), and ranks fourth amongst all health problems in its economic and social costs. The study, published in the journal of the American ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - 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 ...
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