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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- 10 Tips for Deep Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Lance BregerSleep is the single greatest and cheapest form of rest, repair and rejuvenation for the human body and mind, but often the very first thing sacrificed by today’s high performing professionals. Our 24/7 access to work, light and carbohydrates has completely deteriorated the quality and quantity ...
Views: 1324 - Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWhen these words are spoken they are always received differently, depending on the impact they have on the person hearing them. For those of you like me who have gone through this experience, we also have a magnitude of different responses. Every one of us has a different story to tell. But ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Moving Through Grief on Foot - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAfter my 16-year-old son Justin died, I learned that some journeys can only be made on foot, and grieving is one of them. You can't fly across it to avoid touching down in the pain. You can't cruise through it by car and watch the landscape through a half-open window. You can't swim through the ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Psychotherapy for Depression Based on Dream Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe unconscious mind is your saintly natural doctor. It provides you with free psychotherapy for depression and other mental illnesses. You only have to learn the meaning of the symbolic dream language in order to understand the wise messages sent by the unconscious mind in each dream ...
Views: 1319 - The Fear of Loneliness – A Deceptive Product of Thought - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFunctioning within the habitual thought-swirls of the mind leads to several unfortunate mental states that spoil our lives. Self-awareness and listening to the movement of life can free us from those states and help us lead a peaceful life. A majority of people in this world fall a prey ...
Views: 1318(3 votes) - Manage Your Stress Through These 5 Crucial Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe must remember that we will always come across inevitable factors that cause pressure and anxiety on us. What we do not know is that it is not really the problems that are difficult to deal with, but our attitude towards the problems. Basically, the cause of stress is your attitude toward ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Demystifying ECT - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Carol KivlerAs a courageous survivor of ECT (Electric Convulsive Therapy), I am often asked to speak to consumers and their family members about ECT. Many have the same exact questions I had when I was first asked to consider ECT as a treatment invention for my clinical depression back in 1990. Today, 18 ...
Views: 1316 - 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 Treatment: First step to peace is accepting chaos! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Erick WatsonShe silently saw her daughter amidst laughter, hope, glory and galore of jewels dancing her way to popularity. Then, she wiped the tear that glistened in the corner of her eye, only if all of it was all really as it seemed. She would be so happy for Tara. Tara*’s (name changed) mother, had ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Natural Vitamins For Depression: Is It A Better Option? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaIt might be safe to say that taking certain herbs and natural vitamins for depression is a preventive measure against psychosis or even death. Depression, when left untreated, can interfere with one's daily activities. It may also cause one to be destructive, not just of things but of one's ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - Self-Pity Party - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from nerak AmiWhile growing up, my method of facing life was to internalize my experiences, more like stuffing everything inside. Eventually, I became a mess of self-hate and doubt. I was the Queen of a one woman; walking, talking pity party whose theme song was; no-body knows the troubles I have seen. I ...
Views: 1315 - Situational and Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Graham CookBy Patrick Day www.triumphoverdepression.org There are two quite different types of depression one should understand to receive proper help for depression. The two are situational and clinical depression. A simple explanation of the differences can be found in two parables. A person loses her ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - 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: 1313(2 votes) - Unexpected Trauma after Abuse - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Darlene LancerCodependency robs us of a self and self-love. We’ve learned to conceal who we really are, because we grew up pleasing, rebelling against, or withdrawing from dysfunctional parents. This sets us up for trauma. As adults, even if we’re successful in some areas, our emotional life isn’t easy. ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - 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 - Haunted By The Past - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsTwo interesting things happened this week, both good, both difficult. I finished reading Mitch Albom`s `The Five People You Meet in Heaven` and it really made me think about some of my past experiences and who my 5 would probably be when I go to heaven, no worries, I am definitely going to ...
Views: 1311 - Depression Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Erika RussinaDepression is a mood disorder that can impact your feelings, thoughts, relationships with other people, and even your day-to-day functioning. It is much more common than many people realize, affecting approximately 18 million Americans every year. The symptoms of depression include sadness or ...
Views: 1310 - Study identifies symptoms of suicide risk for people with depression - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor most people, when we feel sad we eat a bit of chocolate, watch a favorite movie or get together with friends and family. Unfortunately, serious depression cannot be cured by taking a vacation or having a laugh. It is something that affects your entire life and can be very difficult to ...
Views: 1310 - Facts You Should Know about Alcoholism Treatment Centers - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Luis PerdomoFacts You Should Know about Alcoholism Treatment Centers Not many of us are sure of what to expect from an alcoholism treatment center. We know that it is a place where alcoholics are offered help in fighting and overcoming their addiction, but that is more or less the extent of our ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - The Astounding Truth about Depression - What they don't tell you! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from James Ketub GoldingEveryone experiencing depression will know that it is impossible to "think" a way out of the darkness. No matter how hard we try to understand depression we cannot lift the dark cloud hanging over our head. So what is depression really about? Why can’t we solve it or get rid of it as easy as a ...
Views: 1309 - 4 Useful Tips for the Elderly on Dealing with Depression - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Julie HowardAccording to statistics, depression is one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders affecting adults aged 60 and over. But while clinical depression is common among the elderly, it isn’t normal. If you have been having suicidal thoughts, are fixated on the thought of death, have started ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Do You Need Vitamins For Depression And Anxiety? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaThe search for vitamins for depression and anxiety is becoming more widespread, and should you be surprised? It may be alarming, but not at all surprising. Think of these factors:* Competition. This is not to say that competition is bad. If it is meant to bring out the best in a person, you can ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - Integrative Ways to Beat Depression and Have a Happy Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Lisa BakerWhile families decorate houses with lights, stores inundate shoppers with cheesy Christmas music, and bell ringers blare at every commercial entrance you approach. While this perks up some people, it brings bad memories and depression to others. Many are lonely through the holidays, and when ...
Views: 1308 - When the Opinions of Others Matter Too Much - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithFrom the moment we’re born until the day we die we are continually absorbing messages that tell us who we are, what we’re worth as human beings, what we should be doing at any given time, how we should look (and especially how we shouldn’t look), what we should eat, what we should buy, what ...
Views: 1308 - 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) - Teaching and the Development of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Vincent TreacyVince chatted with Michelle Rossi who writes about young people trying to find themselves. She talks about the huge transition involved in changing from one school to the next.She develops the theme through developing the power to think positively rather than negatively.She sees the really ...
Views: 1306 - Tired of the Doom and Gloom? 10 Insights to Bud and Bloom - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenHow do we stay open to life’s budding opportunities and beauty when we are experiencing economic and personal crisis? By changing our beliefs towards the experiences we are encountering. It can be difficult to bloom in our personal and professional lives when we are surrounded by doom ...
Views: 1306 - How To Find A Good Mental Health Counselor - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Many people have a difficult time in finding an effective mental health counselor. Just like everything in life, you have your good counselors and you have your not so great counselors. The key is to find one that will help you solve your current mental health problems. If ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Veterans and Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIt is commonly known that prolonged exposure to combat can serve as a serious trigger for veterans to develop any sort of mental illness. Two types of mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression, are some of the most common, and many of the symptoms overlap, causing frequent ...
Views: 1303 - Altered Immune Cells Seem to Play a Role in Postpartum Psychosis - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerI, personally, have always suspected that I had a biological trigger in the onset of postpartum psychosis. In fact, the doctor, who correctly diagnosed me with postpartum psychosis, suspected that the fact that I had suffered from spinal meningitis when I was a child, may have been a risk ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - How To Fight Depression Naturally With These 2 Mood-Enhancing Nutrients - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumIf the winter cold and darkness are getting you down, here's an uplifting tip. Eat yourself back to merriment. Yes, food is the best medicine - even when it comes to mental health. Increasingly, doctors are shifting from prescribing drugs to recommending nutritional strategies and exercise to ...
Views: 1302 - The Birth of Fear... - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Erica BoucherWe all love babies and little children. They are a reminder of all that is pure and innocent and loving – untainted by the social programming and fear to which we as adults have been subject. We, too, were once those innocent, unconditionally loving bundles of love and light. Truth is,we still ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - What is it Like to Be Depressed? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)Depression is said to be the "common cold" of mental illness. Unfortunately there has been such a stigma attached to mental illness that throughout history, those having to contend with whatever aspect(s) of mental illness life threw at them, also had to contend with many associated social ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - Wise wrods - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceAn old Cherokee told his grandson one day about a battle that goes on inside people… He told him that the battle was between 2 wolves. One is Evil. It’s anger, envy, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other one is ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Self-esteem: A New Perspective - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from *Yehuda Lieberman LCSW-R, QCSW, DCSWYehuda Lieberman, LCSW, QCSW, DCSW 1438 East 26th Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 e-mail: yl@ylcsw.com phone: 718-258-5317 What is self-esteem? This seemingly elusive term is often bandied about by professionals and laymen alike. “I have no self-esteem,” “You ...
Views: 1300 - Free Psychotherapy for Depression through Dream Translation - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Christina SponiasDepression is a mental illness that has a positive meaning, even though it can become a dangerous neurosis without treatment. You receive free psychotherapy from the wise unconscious mind that produces our dreams. Carl Jung discovered that all dreams are produced by the unconscious mind, ...
Views: 1298 - The Link Between Panic Attacks and Depression - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Andrew HunterNearly 5% of US citizens suffer from some sort of anxiety attacks and depression. People that get depressed tend to also have higher levels of anxiety and may also be afflicted by panic attacks. Often people with anxiety disorders never seek help because they are fearful of what could be ...
Views: 1298(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) - AROMA GEMS” FOR SENIORS and THEIR DAILY CHALLENGES - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Vivian Nadya LunnyOne of the most common afflictions for those reaching a ripe old age, we all know as seniors, in our “modern, civilized western society” is becoming housebound and physically impaired. This leads to loneliness, lack of self confidence and, as a consequience, to depression. For the last two ...
Views: 1297 - Cure Substance Use Disorders And Associated Depression With Healthcare Integration Solution - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Chandra ShekharSubstance misuse and substance use disorders, one of the primary causes of depression, have remained behind the veil of ignorance and stigma for a long period of time. In fact, at one point they were merely seen as a social or criminal problem in lieu of a “health issue”. Wherefore, people in ...
Views: 1297 - Fish Oil And Depression - 2 Ways To Feel Better Faster - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn the last 10 to 15 years, depression has become almost an epidemic. More and more people are suffering from it every year, either in mild, moderate or severe form. As someone who has personally suffered from mild to moderate depression in the past, I would like to give you two quick tips you ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - The Effects of Stress and How Chiropractic Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2020 from Brent WellsNo matter what you do to try and keep your life relaxing and fun, some situations are going to arise that cause you stress. There's nothing that you can do to prevent those kinds of things from happening. What you can do, however, is have control over how you react to such occurrences. Some ...
Views: 1291 - Better Than Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Linda and Charlie BloomIt may sound strange coming from someone who has written dozens of blogs about happiness and taught a lot of seminars on the subject, to hear that happiness isn’t necessarily all that it’s cracked up to be. Or put another way, in terms of one’s overall quality of life, spirit, and degree of ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Don’t Let Depression Defeat You! - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Michael BroderFeeling a little down from time to time is a normal phenomenon that most of us experience. However, when feelings of sadness, despair, or emptiness linger to the point where they are interfering with your ability to function optimally in your daily life, you may be suffering from depression. ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - Teaching and the Development of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Vincent TreacyVince chatted with Michelle Rossi who writes about young people trying to find themselves. She talks about the huge transition involved in changing from one school to the next.She develops the theme through developing the power to think positively rather than negatively.She sees the really ...
Views: 1286 - 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 - Single and sad: 5 ways to beat the holiday blues - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Jack ZavadaIf you're single and not in a romantic relationship, the holiday season can be lonely and depressing. But it doesn't have to be that way. By taking a few simple steps, you can find happiness and fulfillment instead of emotional stress. Here are five common sense ways to beat the holiday ...
Views: 1284 - Mental Health: Is It A Good Thing That Lady Gaga And Prince William Are Talking About Mental Health? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperA few days ago, Lady Gaga and Prince William had a conversation about mental health. This was a time when the former spoke about her own challenges and the latter spoke about how important it is for people to open up, amongst other things. A Mixed Response And as these two people are ...
Views: 1284 - When Giving Feels Depleting and Receiving Feels Like Obligation - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondYour boss tells you that you did a good job on a project, but it doesn’t please you. It makes you feel that he or she will expect more of you, and you will have to do even better to match those expectations. The praise and recognition was translated into more demands, extra effort and anxiety ...
Views: 1281 - Am I clinically depressed ? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Akira Olsen"Am I clinically depressed?" I have been asked this question by several people. I will try to answer this here. Depression is a common illness that half of people in this country may experience at least once in their lifetime. Causes of depression may vary: genetic, environment, and ...
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