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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- WHAT IS BULLYING? INTRODUCTION, EFFECTS, PREVENTIVE MEASURES - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Karthik GBULLYING Bullying meaning Bullying means a behaviour which someone uses to hurt another both physically and mentally. Bullying at its basic form is when someone is picked on by a person or group called bullies, because of one being different. This behaviour happens when there is real or ...
Views: 1395 - How To Deal With Mild Depression The Smart Way - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you have been sad, losing appetite, and feeling a bit down lately, you probably are suffering from a mild form of depression. Do not worry; everybody feels this way once in a while. However, if you seem to be in a rut for quite a long time now, you probably need some help to boost your mood ...
Views: 1393 - Press Release Distribution: Building Your Own Media Contact List - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from tratent backsworthPress release distribution services that don't target a custom, specific list of editors and media contacts are generally a waste of time, money and resources. In order to achieve meaningful success with a news release submission and not just gain a temporary SEO boost, editors must be selected ...
Views: 1393 - Hang In There -- Amazing Surprises, Twists, and Coincidences Ahead! - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com“Around the bend, in the unseen, arising from the very uncertainties that may now seem to taunt you, there are some amazing surprises, awesome twists, and spellbinding coincidences about to emerge that you can't even now imagine.” (Mike Dooley) Coincidentally, I received this quote last ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on How to Help a Friend Who is Depressed - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Tina TessinaIt's not easy to know what to do when you have a friend who seems depressed. Dr. Romance has some guidelines to help you support and care for your dear one. 1. Don't try to cheer your friend up. It just sounds like you don't understand. 2. Listen, listen, listen: Your friend ...
Views: 1391 - The crutch we depend on - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI’m in a bad way I have only just made it to the bathroom before throwing up; sitting there on my cold floor tiles I put my head between my knees just to keep upright. The room is spinning, rotating all around me like some never ending merry go round. I know that this is where I will sleep ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Emotional Problems: Do Some People Only Want Attention When They Talk About Their Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone talks about what is taking place in their life, it can be due to a number of reasons. Perhaps they just want to let other people know about what has been going on for them. This can then be seen as a normal part of life and what happens in human relationships. As if this didn’t ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Anxiety Therapy Online - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongGeneral Anxiety Disorder is a very common condition that affects many of us at some time in our lives. At any one time it is estimated that over 10 million people in the US suffer from some form of GAD. Many are actively seeking treatment through medication or some form of psychotherapy, either ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Helpful Strategies For Coping With Chronic Depression - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Cee HarmonWe've all heard the saying, "Misery loves company". That's a pretty reasonable psychological analysis of sadness. What they don't add to the proverb is that misery is compounded by loneliness. Within this article you can find information on how to cure loneliness, and while it's no guarantee of ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - The Mental Illness Epidemic - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from B.L. AckerMental illness is the gorilla in the room that nobody wants to talk about. It is that dirty secret that everyone knows but never openly acknowledges, instead whispering about it in dark corners where others cannot hear. It has become an epidemic of catastrophic proportions, yet it is still ...
Views: 1388 - The battle within us - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceFor so many years I walked around with an enormous Psychological and Sociological residue, firmly believed that there was no way back for me. I sit here today typing, in the knowledge that the battle within myself is almost over. This is by far the battle you struggle with; it’s so hard to make ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Can Obesity Really Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaOccasionally we make the mistake of believing in stereotypes simply due to the fact legends, books, movies, television and other forms of media tell us that they’re true. Santa Claus is a perfect example. The Victorian-age poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” tells us (little kids, in specific) ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - What is Premature Ejaculation (And What You Can Do About it to Achieve Explosive Sexual Stamina!) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Joel MorelBy Lloyd Lester, Creator, Ejaculation by Command!. What exactly is premature ejaculation? Well, it depends on who you ask. But the common consensus is that if you regularly come to a climax too early during sex without fulfilling your partner, you may be one of many men who are suffering from ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Dealing With a Depressed Teen - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Christina SponiasToday’s teens usually become depressed when they have deceptions in love. In the past they would rarely try to commit suicide due to a love deception, while today this is very common. This happens because today’s teens practically get married with their boyfriends or girlfriends. The sex barrier ...
Views: 1383 - Empowering You to Empower Yourself – Melissa Heisler on The Empowerment Show - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Melissa HeislerEmpowerment means the power of choice. Empowerment is about courage. It is the belief that we are in control of our experience. Empowerment is not about labeling good or bad, but about actively choosing what makes us happy in each and every moment. The journey to empowerment and great health is ...
Views: 1381 - SON-LIGHT (HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL) - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Grant CysterDuring a vacation a few years ago, I was about to fly out of the Chicago airport. I remember that day well. The weather matched my mood perfectly. It was a gloomy day. The sky was heavy and overcast. It was quite a depressing scene. My mood, was melancholic to say the least. I remember feeling ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - How to combat depression - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanFrom the outside depression might seem like a complex phenomenon but as soon as you get a deeper understanding of people’s psychology you will find that depression is one of the simplest mood disorders. The mistake most people do when dealing with depression is trying to blame the chemical ...
Views: 1379 - Is It Really The Blues? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonAny number of conditions are often lumped under generic labels like “having the blues,” or “depression.” Consequently, we have cures from every profession, whether it be medicines like antidepressants, herbal substitutes, or encouragement from coaches, parents and friends not to feel what we ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Mental Health Issues Melt Away With Yoga - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Instant Advice Network ianchat.comAnxiety and depression can both take the zest out of your life. If you've been on medication, worked on your nutrition, and tried everything else from mental health diets to pet therapy, you may want to give yoga a try. Yoga has been around for centuries and there are many benefits to doing this ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Divorce Happens; It's About Picking Yourself Back Up - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonDivorce is tough - there's no way around it. Most people who get a divorce feel at least a little lost, sad, or angry afterward, even if they wanted the divorce in the first place. Getting divorced signals the end of one phase of your life, and the transition can be hard, even if it's for the ...
Views: 1378 - The Importance of Meta-Cognitive Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from James ManningMany professional colleagues have asked Dr Ridgeway and myself where the inspiration came from to write “Think about your thinking: To stop depression.” Ostensibly, our thinking has always been the same; our book arose through necessity. The type of book we wanted for our clients was not ...
Views: 1378 - Sometimes In Life We Can See The Good Through Our Tears - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am sitting next to my mum holding her hand, just as I have been doing for the last thirty days. They have just turned off the life support; I watched her dying breath as it escaped her tiny body. She had gone to hospital with lower back pain, a complaint that should never have caused the loss ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - It Feels Good To Be Happy. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2014 from Bill PeakWhich statement rings truer for you? 1) Feeling good makes me happy. 2) Being happy makes me feel good. At first glance, I felt the two were reciprocal, but after thinking it through, I discovered a missing link. When I’m feeling good, happiness abounds… joy arises in everything I see ...
Views: 1376 - What Can You Do About Depression When You Are Healing? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Misa HopkinsDepression underlies many physical conditions, either because it was part of the cause of the illness or because you are feeling the pressure of your physical limits. While my book, The Root of All Healing wasn’t intended to be a book about alleviating depression, as I began to answer this ...
Views: 1376 - 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) - Depression During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveIn contemporary Western societies pregnancy is considered delightful, and all women are understood to be joyfully happy and at ease with their dreams of motherhood ultimately being realised. Nevertheless, while this picturesque interpretation exists, the reality remains that, no matter how ...
Views: 1375 - New Age solution: CBT for Depression - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Ultra SeoCognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT for depression is a new age remedy for treating depression syndromes and disorders. Also it helps in dealing with daily stress and tensions. Human emotions are complex mixture of emotions, physical sensations, cognitions (thoughts, mental images and memories) ...
Views: 1375 - What Is Post-Partum Depression? How to help it - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Melinda bonkWhat is Post-Partum Depression? How to help it. Some women, less than one half of one percent, may also suffer from the more serious post partum depression psychosis, which is so severe it includes: • Trouble sleeping or sleeping excessively, • Hallucinations, delusions, • Avoiding the ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Stress - what are the symptoms? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Todor StoianovRarely do we, if not all, will realize that the pains we experience are due to ill health, but are actually an indicator of impaired function of the autonomic system for regulating stress and increased workload. Experts recommend not to remain indifferent to the signals your body, especially ...
Views: 1372 - Are we evil? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThis question used to be at the forefront of my mind, imbedded so deeply that there seemed to be no escaping the powerful emotions that it evoked. When did it start? Why was I born this way? How could I stop the terrible things going on all around me I was hurting so many people. Maybe the ...
Views: 1371 - Can Coffee be an Antidepressant? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn America, we consume over 400 million cups of coffee every day. Ever wonder why so many of us make such a lustful beeline for our caffeine? Could it be the oodles of antioxidants it contains? Or that science has revealed its health benefits, including lowered risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - How to heal from the suicide of a loved-one - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Rhonda RabowFollowing the tragedy of Robin Williams’ death from suicide, I was struck to hear how many people were affected by his death. Clients, who I was seeing for depression, told me how they thought maybe suicide was a good idea and they seemed to be considering it more seriously since the comedian’s ...
Views: 1371 - How to Stop Suffering? Self-Help for Depression - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou usually suffer because you make mistakes, or because you are a victim of other people’s wickedness. You can also suffer as a victim of many unfair situations. Your suffering cannot but provoke depression and many fears. When you are suffering you cannot rest. You have to find a solution and ...
Views: 1371 - People Love To Be Depressed And Have No Hope - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from David SamuelIt is an interesting thing I have noticed, that everyone dreams and wishes to be a certain way, free of negative emotions, free in spirt, open of heart, without pain or fear, and meet someone like that. Yet if they met someone who possesses those qualities, they say it cannot be real, they are ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Skip the Hoopla in This Christmas Story - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Bill WhiteHere we are just three days before Christmas. Well, I suppose I should reach into my vast stores of inspiration, wit, and good cheer; and bring you the most awe inspiring newsletter of the year. But, no, I actually believe I can do much better. I’m going to share a story with you, and it’s ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - Five Tips For Coping With Mental Depression in Your Life - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheWhy exactly do you get depressed? Is it because you're facing so many challenges? Are you an addict or an alcoholic who is depressed? There are so many things happening around you and as you get engaged in them, some of them will make you to have fun while others result to problems. Yes, we all ...
Views: 1368(3 votes) - The Black Hole - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kristen FinlaysonSo we have all been there and I think anyone who says they haven't is lying. I am talking about feeling like you are spinning your wheels, there is no hope, you are lost and have no idea where to go, in a funk, or at the worst feeling like giving up. It is the black hole of life. Below are ...
Views: 1367 - Are You a Proud Sufferer? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Michael PierichSometimes we cling to the strangest things… including some weird and destructive ideas about ourselves that can be self-fulfilling. The most common of these is the pride that many of us take in our past suffering. I’ve done it myself many times, and so have you. There’s probably only a ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - Completing the circle of life - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Teresa JoyceMost of us believe in the circle of life it stands for reason because that makes sense. We are born we grow and then we leave this world. For each of us it’s a completely different path that we walk. We may enter into each other’s lives for many different reasons, each time our life’s are either ...
Views: 1364 - Creating Calm - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonSome people thrive upon adrenalin, whilst others do not. Some people love the hustle and bustle of city living and find that to be calming to their temperament. Others find the busy streets anything but calming to their soul. One person can relax and unwind in an open countryside, whilst ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Disability Tax Credit Benefits For Mobility Issues-Stand To Gain Today - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emely PorterPhysical mobility is absolutely necessary to carry out our day to day activities and functions. These include walking, running, free movement of hands and limbs etc. Sometimes an injury or old age or some kind of illness may reduce our mobility and bring about partial or complete loss of ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Beyond Money and Power - a new set of values - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Melissa HeislerLately I have been experiencing a ground swell of desire for a new way to be and live. I expect to see this from my clients, however I am seeing it in places and people I would not expect. Arianna Huffington shares her thoughts about redefining success in her new book, Thrive: The Third ...
Views: 1362 - Exercise and Depression: How Exercise Can Help You Manage Depression - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Randi FredricksDr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D., LMFT San Jose Counseling and Psychotherapy (408) 264-3082 As scientific evidence accumulates in support of non-conventional approaches to mental health care, more and more practitioners are suggesting these methods to patients. Since prevention of disease is as ...
Views: 1362(2 votes) - Starting New - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Louise RouseNo matter what degrees it is outside, spring is a marker in time. Every season has its message. We think of spring as the time to clean out closets, get rid of the old, to prepare for the new. Spring cleaning is also for the mind, stories that just do not serve me are erased, and stories which ...
Views: 1361(2 votes) - Recognizing the Link Between Depression and Memory - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Ron WhiteEveryone goes through a period of time when they are depressed for some reason or another. It only stands to reason that no one is happy and positive all of the time. Depression could be caused by the loss of a loved one or pet; after the losing their or money on the stock market; or they could ...
Views: 1361 - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) & Light Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetTwo types of seasonal affective disorder have been identified: winter SAD and summer SAD - winter SAD being far more common. Characteristic is a reduction in mood and/or energy during periods of reduced hours of sunshine and daylight (even during the summer). Common symptoms include ... Two ...
Views: 1360(8 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) - Brainwave Entrainment Explained - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Pedro JimenezBrainwave Entrainment (BWE) is an alternative healing method that can be used to safely overcome depression and stop anxiety, without the use of drugs or more expensive therapies. People say BWE is safe and easy to use and you can expect good results in about 2 to 3 months if used ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - When The Nightmares Start - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI shoot up in bed sweat pouring from my body, the sheets clinging tightly all around me. I try to adjust my eyes to the light, while they are darting from one corner of the room to another. I know he is here I heard his footsteps on the stairs. He is coming closer and closer to me with ever step ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Are You a Candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Igor StilerSpinal decompression is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and non-invasive nature. However, not everybody is a suitable candidate for this therapy. Non-invasive spinal decompression is a revolutionary therapy that can treat even the most painful low back pain, numbness, tingling, ...
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