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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- 5+ Awesome Quotes By Jim Carrey That Explains Depression The Best Way - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2018 from Nelly DanielWho doesn’t know Jim Carrey? One of the best comedians, impressionist and actor famous for his energetic awesome performances. He has many funny movies including; Ace Ventura, The Mask, Bruce Almighty and Liar Liar to name but a few. Recently, Jim Carrey opened up about his battle with ...
Views: 4646 - 50% of Depression Sufferers Complain of these Physical Symptoms of Depression. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Merri EllenIn a study of over 25,000 patients at 15 primary care centers on five continents, Seattle researchers found that 50% of all depressed patients worldwide reported many unexplained physical symptoms. The trouble is, too often your physical pain may be sending you or your doctor on a wild goose ...
Views: 888 - 6 fat-Burning foods in your diet - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2020 from David RaineyWe depend on dietary fat for our bodies to work appropriately. However, getting too many energy motives your body to transform excess vigor into body fat. The accumulation of body fats, particularly within the belly neighborhood, is associated with increased chance of cardiovascular disease, ...
Views: 668 - 6 Habits for Better Mental Health - by Submitted on May 21, 2021 from Carmen HarraIf there’s one thing (among many) that this pandemic has taught us, it’s the need to cultivate a healthy state of mind. Mental health is a branch of wellbeing that deserves more attention; what we feel determines how we feel. We’re encouraged to take off from work if we have a fever or ...
Views: 619 - 6 Habits You Must Stop to Beat Depression - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharDepression is chemical imbalance in your brain but chemical imbalance is not from your birth. There was a time when you were not depressed rather you were happy and peaceful but over a period of time you developed a few habits consciously or unconsciously which led you to depression. Now those ...
Views: 1184 - 6 Keys to Letting Go of Regret & Find Hope - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2022 from Cate LeachHow to let go of regret? Letting go of regret can be a long and difficult process. However, it is so worth the work! There is hope on the other side of regret! Acknowledge the regret. Most of us have developed the habit of stuffing our feelings down from childhood. We think this will make ...
Views: 480 - 6 Reasons BJJ Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from John AnantoEncourages Self Improvement Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches you that there is always a chance of improvement. It makes you realize that no one can become a master of martial arts. There is still a chance of self-improvement. You can learn new things every day because, in this martial art, new ...
Views: 1202 - 6 Simple Steps to Defusing Emotional Pain - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2019 from Scott SymingtonEmotional pain is built into the fabric of life. It shows up in multiple forms: anxiety, loneliness, feeling rejected, overwhelmed by the stresses of life and the list goes on. In the midst of these challenging experiences, we naturally look for ways to change the way we’re feeling—to alleviate ...
Views: 906 - 6 Steps To Overcome Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Vishwas Healing CentreHello Everyone Today we will talk touch upon an important topic where people start labeling / identifying themselves under that conditional without actually being in that state. We will talk about Anxiety today. As we know that Corona / Covid-19 has spread very quickly across the world. ...
Views: 776 - 6 Steps To Overcome Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Vishwas Healing CentreHello Everyone Today we will talk touch upon an important topic where people start labeling / identifying themselves under that conditional without actually being in that state. We will talk about Anxiety today. As we know that Corona / Covid-19 has spread very quickly across the world. ...
Views: 714 - 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: 1820 - 7 Amazing Proven Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearOmega-3s in fish oil have been shown to protect your heart and prevent diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Here are 7 amazing proven benefits of fish oil supplements that will help you fight depression, boost your brain functioning, reduce inflammation, and a great deal ...
Views: 973 - 7 Self Help Tips For Mild Depression - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from indri hapsariRelaxation from mild depression is plausible! You just need to take observe of those self-help ideas to obtain on your own up from that state. Depression is a psychological situation in which a person's gloomy emotions begin to guide his or her lifestyle inside a downward spiral. An individual's ...
Views: 2097 - 7 Sneaky Warning Signs of Depression - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuUnhappiness is a normal human emotion. Everyone experiences it at some point in their lives, possibly even for extended periods of time. The word “depression” can be used for these times. However, major depressive disorder is more complicated and much more serious. Scarily, hidden symptoms of ...
Views: 1284 - 7 Things to Avoid If You Are Experiencing Hair Loss - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from Alvina JenniferHair loss can be such a drag, lowering your self-esteem. But the truth is that hair loss occurs due to one reason or another. For example, after pregnancy hair loss is a common problem, which eventually goes away on its own. On top of that, shedding hair daily is normal. You should only worry ...
Views: 926 - 8 best natural ways to treat depression - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from sheldon cooperDepression is a type of mood disorder which can make your thoughts or way of thinking negative. When you are depressed, you may feel sad and demotivated to work. So it is very important to treat depression so that you can work properly. To stay away from depression, you should stay active and ...
Views: 893 - 8 TIPS TO ADJUST YOUR ANXIOUS BRAIN - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2021 from James Mapes“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou I’ve been pondering writing this article for some time. What has prevented me is every time I sit down to write, I have an immediate sensation of feeling frustrated which ...
Views: 597 - 9 tips for tough times - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Kristine Czilling TøråFor many years I have dealt with anxiety, so I know how difficult and hard it is! In my darkest times I felt like I didn't recognize myself anymore ,I was scared all the time and at my worst I had panic attacks around the clock. I felt like a faceless nobody, and I felt like there was nothing ...
Views: 1312 - 9 Tips To Keep Postmenopausal Depression At Bay - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Anton ChuaMenopause can bring out the worse in women. For many women, the age of 50 means the start of an inconvenient ride ahead. This period brings a host of changes in their body, the most notable of which is the end of their menstruation. Menopause also leads to changes in emotions and behavior. ...
Views: 1659 - A Case Example of Depression Treatment in Two Sessions - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Tim DesmondSelf esteem, self accpetance and a sense of self-worth are vital to feeling happy. When we lose the sense that we are worthy or loveable, it is easy to become depressed. In this example we find that a woman's depression is rooted in both seeing herself as worthless, and in wanting to avoid ...
Views: 6072 - A Different Perspective On Victimhood - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyYou hear it all the time. Someone gets angry and dissatisfied with someone else and the person whom they are upset with is the victim. Here is an important question. Why would someone who is happy and content want to abuse another? It just does not make sense. Let's take some less serious ...
Views: 1853 - A heart warming story - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI would also like to share this story with you. Whilst emailing talk shows I sent an email to a particular lady host. It was strange as it took me some time to find her email address, but something told me to keep looking. Once found I emailed her. Within ten minutes I received an urgent reply, ...
Views: 1452 - A Long Overdue Letter to Myself - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from B.L. AckerI have been struggling with mental illness my entire life. Just recently, I began writing and speaking out about my struggles with depression, anxiety and ptsd, as well, shouting from the mountaintops to anyone who could hear, hoping not only to help others understand but to battle the stigma ...
Views: 1496 - A Misplaced Stress Bucket - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Dave KnightI reflect quite a bit on my work in the mental health and addictions field across many settings. I find it crazy that a lot of what I studied and learnt in my University days - in relation to the nature of the human experience, was misplaced. It’s not easy to say that and although I ...
Views: 706 - A New Approach to Depression - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Bart SharpDepression is often termed ‘anger turned inwards’. In other words anger suppressed or buried within us to the point that we do not feel the anger anymore. What shows up instead is depression. Most people might respond by saying: “I’m not angry, I do have issues with depression.” Or say, ...
Views: 1139 - A Personal Miracle - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Gloria WendroffLoretta asked God about her twenty-three year old son who has not left his room in three years. The mother and son live in Italy, and this true account has been translated through the courtesy of Paula Launonen. March 3, 2007 Loretta to God: My Lord, We are One, but there are times when I ...
Views: 1009 - A Powerful Depression Diet to Get Your Mood On The Road to Joy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Merri EllenWhy does a depression diet work? It’s been proven that what we eat affects our mood. "Food can affect your mood, and what you choose to put into your mouth can influence your state of mind." - Amanda Geary, in her book The Food And Mood Handbook: Find Relief at Last From Depression, Anxiety, ...
Views: 2212 - A Realistic Way To Look At Mental Illness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerMental illness carries a lot of stigma. People often hide their diagnosis or minimize their symptoms because they are afraid of the judgment that will follow. It seems easier for many to suffer in silence than to have everyone else look at them as broken or crazy, as something to be feared or ...
Views: 1542 - A REVIEW OF TECHNIQUES IN MANAGING YOUR DEPRESSION - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2005 from Stanley PopovichSome people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression. I was told by a counselor that one of the ways to manage depression ...
Views: 1012 - A Review Of Techniques In Managing Your Depression - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Stanley PopovichSome people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression. One of the ways to manage your depression is to challenge your ...
Views: 726 - A Soft Place to Call Home - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Homaira KabirExperiences can be painful. Such is life. When we were little, we ran to mommy and her kiss and cuddle fixed everything. Lying in her arms, there seemed not a worry in the world and the incident that had brought us running and howling was very soon a lonely cloud drifting in the far distance. ...
Views: 1499 - A Story of Hope and Optimism: What It Means for You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2020 from Rosa ChillisA Story of Hope and Optimism: What It Means for You Article by: Rosa Chillis, MAEd., CCC “A rainbow is a prism that sends shards of multicolored light in various directions. It lifts our spirit and makes us think of what is possible. Hope is the same—a personal rainbow of the ...
Views: 1003 - AANP Highlights NP Role in Providing Accessible Rural Health Care During Pandemic - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Ian MonroeIn recognition of National Rural Health Day, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauds the tens of thousands of nurse practitioners (NPs) who are practicing in rural areas, many of which are struggling with sharp surges in COVID-19 cases combined with a nationwide shortage ...
Views: 730 - About Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveDepression by definition is a mental illness that is usually characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy. Of course when one person is moping all the time and just generally hating the world around him or her, doesn't mean that it's depression. It is when this kind of behaviour ...
Views: 1532 - About Depression and Treatment Methods for Depression - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Sophia SmithEveryone feels sad once in a while, but the feeling usually passes within a couple of days. Depression is characterized by persistent sadness and lethargy that squelches the desire and drive to carry out ideas and activities. A person who's depressed seems to have lost all pleasure and interest ...
Views: 1629 - Accelerated Recovery: Exploring The Benefits Of A Center For Advanced Orthopedics - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2023 from Kim SmithOrthopedic injuries and conditions can significantly impact a person's quality of life, often requiring specialized treatment and rehabilitation. In recent years, centers for advanced orthopedics have emerged, offering cutting-edge techniques and technologies to promote accelerated recovery. ...
Views: 367 - Achieving Life Balance Through the Mental Practice of Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Stacy RenzMost people probably think of physical postures when they hear the word "yoga." The physical practice is important and is one avenue to freedom and unity between the physical body, the mind, the emotions, the breath, and the spirit. I was a very physical kid and practiced yoga postures back ...
Views: 4009 - 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: 1847 - Acquiring a Hopeful Mentality to Combat Depression - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from shaun brownHave you wondered why some people are able to cure themselves from depression and others are not? Even those actively partaking in similar self-helping treatments do not always receive the same results. Some are cured and others remain depressed. After analyzing case histories of depressed ...
Views: 2101 - Addicted to Numbing? Healthy Ways to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Lisa Cypers KamenDo you even know if you’re numb? Think about the experience of our foot falling asleep and the pins and needles and aching we feel when it awakens. We sit on our foot for a while and temporarily compress the nerves in it and don’t feel the discomfort until we move our foot. Suddenly our body ...
Views: 951 - Adrift - by In 1982 Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic alone in his sailboat when it struck something and sank. He was out of the shipping lanes and floating in a life raft, alone. His supplies were few. His chances were small. Yet when three fishermen found him seventy-six days later (the longest ...
Views: 1033 - Adults Teaching Children: The Legitimization of Bullying - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithNever making the decision you know you need to make has been called ‘analysis paralysis’; ‘sitting on the fence’; ‘considering your options’; ‘waiting for the right time’ (when there is no right time); ‘not wanting to rush into anything’; and, in new age lingo ‘being kind to myself by NOT making ...
Views: 1926 - Aesthetic Touches to Make Your Home Feel Happier - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Jeremy SutterRegardless of where you live, your home should be your sanctuary. A home should be a place where you can be comfortable and happy. This has nothing to do with elaborate furnishings or style. This is about the ability to come home to a space that makes you feel welcome, safe, and content. ...
Views: 1587 - African Americans and Depression: Benefits You Gain When Taking Action to Get Help - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from Tanisha HerrinIn recent years, more focus has been placed on mental health stigma as it relates to blacks dealing with mental health issues. While efforts are being made to raise awareness about what has held blacks back from addressing personal issues about mental health, the topic is still a problem in the ...
Views: 824 - After The Holidays-fighting The blues - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from MARK SMITHNow the excitement and rushing around for Christmas and New Years are over you may be feeling blue, your energy level may be low. This is not uncommon. Most of us have been so busy trying to get everything done and now it is over some of us, especially the older ones, have to push our selves to ...
Views: 1102 - Ageism and other problems in the Workplace - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Vincent TreacyOccupational Psychologist, Stephen Howarth, joined Vince to discuss the implications of the working life in the UK. I asked Stephen whether he felt the management teams of many companies haven't really looked too deeply at the people who work for them. Stephen went to University to develop ...
Views: 1459 - Alcoholism and Depression - Both Have Similar Roots - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from TS HedleyThe conditions known as alcoholism and depression have very similar roots. A lot of people seem to blame the use of alcohol as being the cause depression. A closer look reveals that neither one causes the other. In fact, both conditions have basically the same underlying problems. This is ...
Views: 1009 - Allergy Medication that Works And Changes Lives - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Janette MirandaIf you suffer with allergies, you may have struggled with finding an allergy medication that works. Loratadine is an allergy medicine that fights the uncomfortable, annoying symptoms of allergies and comes under a number of brand names. It temporarily relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, ...
Views: 1091 - Alternative therapy in Mental health - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalPinkymind, an online wellness center that focuses on counseling has gained a lot of traction in the last few months with quite a lot of app downloads and satisfied customers. They are now taking the next step towards better mental wellbeing by soon introducing alternate therapy. Work, ...
Views: 772 - Alternative Treatments for Mood Disorders Such as Depression - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Tess ThompsonIrrespective of how severe a bout with depression may be, natural remedies for depression, conventional drugs, or psychotherapy can cure the condition. There has been a marked shift towards treating depression naturally due to increased awareness of the serious side effects that conventional ...
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