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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Recent Studies Into The Benefits Of Yoga - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from chris barnesMen and women have often thought that practicing yoga can do more for your body than just maintaining fitness and flexibility. Study's now demonstrate it can help with weight control, back pain, sleeping disorders and even heart disease. Studies reveal yoga practice helps with weight loss ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Menopausal Depression: Hormonal, Or Circumstantial? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from kathleen cornelius-smithJanice is an attractive, happily married 48 year old woman who has developed chronic migraines. Colleen, a 52 year old successful business owner, comes in to her physician’s office complaining of constant low energy and insomnia. Judith is a 54 year old artist, who weeps as she confesses to ...
Views: 1261 - Using Dreams to Heal Depression - by © 2004 by John D. Goldhammer
I refuse to become a seeker for cures.
Everything that has ever helped me has come through what already lay stored in me. Old things, diffuse, unnamed, lie strong across my heart.
– Adrienne Rich
from “Your Native Land”
I remember a client who once told ...
Views: 1261 - A Simple 5 Part Formula To Handling Season Change, Relapse Recovery and Going With the Process - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Trish RobichaudQuantum change? Whenever I hear people talking about "quantum change", I wonder, "What the heck is that all about?" Change to me is about "evolution" or a transitional process. For instance, when the season changes, we don't wake up one morning and the snow is all gone and there are leaves on ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Expat Life and Staying Mentally Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Jen JonesThe giant steps you take when relocating overseas Moving abroad is a pretty big decision for anyone to make. And if you’re a prospective expat, it involves undertaking a lot of research before even buying your airline ticket. The things people need to arrange before moving abroad include the ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - HOW SHAME FEELS AND WHAT MAKES IT TOXIC - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Darlene LancerSprawled on the hallway floor, skirt flying, hitting and kicking, I wrestled with Tina before a crowd of junior high school schoolmates, including a dozen boys from my class. Tina was a gang member who had recently transferred from another school. She and her cohorts had taunted and insulted me ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - Advice For Psychotherapist - Dealing With Burnout - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sawas DeeIn the career of every psychotherapist, there comes a time when it becomes very difficult to help depressed patients solve their problems. It’s like the initial spark that has made you capable of treating people and helping them with their problems is long gone. Once you submerge yourself in the ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Depression - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDepression, anxiety, stress all seem to be the words or “diagnoses” that so many people have been “labeled” with these days. It’s all over the media, with all these advertisements of all these “little wonder pills” to make you feel better and the sad thing is that so many would rather take ...
Views: 1258 - Just trust and reach for the light - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceThrough the writing my book, I have found the strength and hope to come back from a very dark place. My greatest wish would be to impart that message to others. We can all achieve that. There is a place deep inside of us that remains untapped, unless you reach your lowest point, and allow the ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Depression and ‘Treatment Resistance’ - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1257 - The Black Dog of Depression - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Evin DalyOften overlooked and seldom detected, even by our close friends, this monster skulks amongst us daily. It is attracted to those susceptible to its influence, into whom it burrows like a worm, while normal people suffer nothing more than an occasional glancing blow. Churchill called it his ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - We know our past – But we have no way of knowing our future - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceFor so many years I felt as if life was just about getting up every day, existing just until another night of the haunting dark hours. I would be still in the dark, fighting with all I had to stay awake. Why could I not just close my eyes? That meant the return of the nightmares. I would feel ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Why me and not my siblings - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Teresa JoyceRight off the bat that must sound like such a selfish thing to say, why would I wish what had happened to me on my siblings? But it’s an age-old question that hunted me for many years. Did I do something wrong? Was it because I miss behaved? Surly not I only acted that way to get noticed. If I ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Can Men Suffer From Postpartum Depression? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerMany people are familiar with postpartum depression in women but postpartum depression in men is hardly ever talked about. A new baby is a wonderful blessing but the demands of parenthood are very stressful and can be overwhelming to both parents. Mothers and fathers share many of the same ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - Depression - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Depression is a "whole-body" illness, involving your body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal ...
Views: 1255 - The Importance of Self Worth in Treating Anxiety and Depression - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanAnxiety and depression are common mental health disorders. Mental health campaigns have been battling stigma for years, and it’s paying off. If you were to run a Google search on either anxiety or depression, you would be overwhelmed with the amount of information that pops up. Do you want to ...
Views: 1255 - Try not to worry about it - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2018 from Lynda HudsonAre these the most annoying words ever spoken? What do these people think? Do they think you’re really trying your best to worry about it? No, in fact you’re almost certainly trying your hardest NOT to worry … but it’s constantly on your mind. But the truth is that the more you try NOT to ...
Views: 1255 - What to do when you feel hopeless - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Tanisha HerrinFeeling hopeless is common when you’re depressed. People experience such feelings now and then but some find it easier than others to look at the bright side. The feeling of hopelessness with depression puts your mood and state of mind in a dark place. It can be challenging to see past the ...
Views: 1255 - Why Would You Care - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Why would you care, when I don’t? Why would you go that extra mile, when I wouldn’t? Why would you waste your time on me, when I wouldn’t for you? Why do you try to get inside me, when I wouldn’t? What you are trying so hard to see, I’m ...
Views: 1255 - Get the Weight Off Your Mind in 10 Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Lucky BalaramanIf that title has the ring of a typical fitness course to it, there’s a good reason. There are a lot of similarities between mental fitness and physical fitness. A mind burdened with useless attitudes is as unhealthy as a body blanketed with layers of fat. And wouldn’t you know, just like there ...
Views: 1254 - Season in Hell: Recognizing Compassion Fatigue - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Alex LeMonDo you find yourself helping other people in difficult situations, such as taking care of a family member, or someone recovering from an accident? As you might know, helping others can, over time, cause feelings of helplessness, anxiety, anger and irritability. This response is known as ...
Views: 1254 - A Thought Is A Thought: Your Mind and Depression - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2006 from Lee BaucomScience has bought the whole "depression is a result of a chemical imbalance." We have whole theories about how a low level of serotonin in the brain leads to depression. So, we have a whole medicine industry that is caught up in the pursuit of healing depression through a chemical ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - I am so sad because I don't see this marriage working - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband complains that life is a habitrail that he has to get on everyday and he is not being reloaded. I have tried everything I know how to make things better for him. I don't know how to reply anymore, and honestly I am not sure there is ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Brief Thoughts on Depression, 5 Basic Tools for Prevention & FREE Self-Care Guide Offer - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! It has been just over a year now since the wake of Robin Williams's suicide resulted in a variety of questions and open forums for exploring & sharing information on the subjects of mental health & well-being, especially depression. I thought it a potent time to re-share the following ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Depression: Looking For The Flowers - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonAs a small child, even as young as two years old, I felt an overwhelming responsibility to my father. I felt that, although he was physically stronger and certainly older than I, it was up to me to protect him because he was fragile and vulnerable. It was many years later that I learned of my ...
Views: 1251 - Four Ways to Understand Depression in The Context of Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Tommy ZimmerDepression is nothing easy for any person to endure. It can cause you a great deal of pain and may not make you very happy. You might not be exactly sure what could be done about it. Often times, everyone will have depression and sometimes there is no way to truly get rid of it. Instead, we may ...
Views: 1251 - How meditation offers help for women with depression - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gary KaplanNearly eleven percent of American women are on antidepressants. How did a condition once thought to be so rare become epidemic? Many factors contribute to the disease, yet experts agree that stress is the main cause of the physiological imbalances that give rise to depression. Evidence ...
Views: 1250 - The Recession and the Expats in Spain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThe recession is now over two years old and I met a friend in the radio station who was then running a restaurant. He is also a Music Hall buff and he entertained his restaurant guests across the alley from the restaurant in a small Music Hall. Barry Britten, my friend,had a thriving business ...
Views: 1250 - Coping With Life After Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoIs there life after divorce? You bet there is, if you let there be. I was divorced in 2003, after 13 years of marriage. It was a marriage that probably never should have happened, but something that I would do all over again simply because it made me the person I am today, and gave me 2 ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Effective Options for Treating Sciatica - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Igor StilerSciatica is a condition that originates mainly from the compression and irritation of the spinal nerve roots. It results in excruciating pain through the buttocks and down the leg especially when sitting or standing, coughing or sneezing, bending backwards or walking long distances. There are ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Learn How To Fight Depression Without Medication - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dan MichealsMany people who suffer from depression wonder, "Why am I depressed?" and "What is wrong with me?" With the increase of psychotropic drugs, many people wonder if their problem is biologically based or whether it is the result of the events of their lives. Even when asking professionals about the ...
Views: 1249(3 votes) - Overcoming Depression - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Michael DornanInternet usage varies from one person to another. Some addictive users of the Internet tend to look at more sexually gratifying websites and gaming websites. Such websites are linked to people who already are depressed. However how do social networking sites affect addictive users of the ...
Views: 1248 - Depression – Causes And Home Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaDepression is a state of mind in which one feels low and shows utter disinterest or rather aversion towards any kind of activities. A depressed person suffers from a melancholy or sadness far exceeding the normal level of sadness or grief. Depression is viewed in the light of psychology, ‘the ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - Overcoming Depression by Turning it Into a Big Success! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Sanjay PatelNumerous people are suffering from depression nowadays. While many try to overcome depression by taking some conscious treatment and using natural remedies like physical exercise, most of us having mild signs of depression or just feeling depressed don't even know that we are ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Strive to be Happy – Twelve Powerful Secrets on how to. - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Esther Yiyi LamnyamI received an early morning call from someone in a not so happy place recently. From time to time we will encounter situations that steal our joy in this journey of life. Sometimes it is hard to get out of that mood. There are a few tools to get one out of a not so happy place. I’ll give you ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Three Stress Busters - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe live in a high paced, high stressed world. Most of us suffer from some sort of stress, myself included. Busy busy busy all of the time. Not even enough time to stop and take a deep breath and relax for a moment. Everyone working full time, longing for each day to be over so you ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - Why Not Practice More Self-Love - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Carrie SabaWhen you think of the word love what comes to mind? Do you think about the people and things you care most about? Does it bring emotions of joy and kindness? When you think of the word love does it make you smile from the inside because love makes you feel happy? Most of us think of positive ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - How to Manage Depression Short of Having Octuplets - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergNadya Suleman is a 33 year old unemployed single mother who recently gave birth to octuplets, conceived through in vitro fertilization. She grew up as an only child and had always dreamed of having a large family. Reporters, pundits and bloggers have called her irresponsible and selfish, as she ...
Views: 1246 - Major Depression and Its Serious Complications - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Michael RayelWhen suffering from clinical depression, people have different ways of confronting it. Some acknowledge it, face it just like any problem, and seek help. Some ignore it as if it doesn’t exist. And others simply accept that it’s there but they don’t do anything about it. In fact, they don’t even ...
Views: 1246 - Does work place violence affect the corporate performance? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Martin JoyCorporate performance is the most important point in the development of the corporate business. The business can reach to the pinnacle point with the excellent performance of the employees in the business. There are prominent factors which analyze the corporate performance. These factors mainly ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Depression: A Personal Account About Learning to Cope - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2005 from David SmithDo you have days where nothing can make you happy? You are not alone. I ignored my depressive thoughts about life for years. Unfortunately I didn't do anything to fix my situation until they became so dehabilitating that I had no choice. Mental disorders are common in the United States and ...
Views: 1243 - Evolution versus “deaf, dumb and blind” believers in Earth being only 6,000 years old - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhy is this article in the sections of Depression & Gratitude? Because if you believe that you came from a monkey, you might be depressed. Seeing support for the biblical account that we were made in God's image (and have a higher destiny than apes) brings gratitude to the Creator. This also ...
Views: 1243 - Letting go of guilt - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Bob WalshDo you feel guilty about something? Even though guilt makes us feel bad, it is actually a good thing. Guilt is a signal, a message. It tells us that we should do something differently. But sometimes we get stuck, and we can't let go of guilt. Remorse and regret paralyze us - and that is the ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Mental Health Treatment: Is The NHS Letting You Down - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayThere are more people on capacity benefits due to mental health problems than the total number of unemployed people on job seekers allowance. By 2030 depression will be the world’s most common illness according to the World Health Organisation. As evidence suggests that Cognitive Behavioural ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Depression Costs America as Much as the War in Afghanistan - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearDepression is a worldwide epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, it affects about 121 million people worldwide, and those numbers are increasing. Depressive disorders affect as many as 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a ...
Views: 1241 - Celebrity Anxiety Disorders Exposed - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI would always be searching for that light at the end of the tunnel when it came to my anxiety disorder, but if you're in the same situation as I used to be, look no further then these famous names. The people you are about to read about didn't accept that anxiety would be a part of their lives ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - The Challenge of Depression Extends Beyond the Individual - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldCoping with depression requires one’s partner and family to understand the difference between depression and sadness. Sadness usually refers to a sense of loss, grief or upset in response to an event typically recent in one’s life. While sadness can be intense, it usually runs its course as ...
Views: 1238 - Depression ~ The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Michael Sean Symonds:I'd like to dedicate this article to the short life of Kelty Patrick Dennehy. The impulse to write about my own past experience of depression and suicidal tendencies has been percolating to the surface of my mind for a while now. It's a subject matter that goes largely unnoticed and unspoken ...
Views: 1237 - Feeling Better Now, Step By Step - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreIf you're a happy loving person then it's easy to tell someone else - "Just be happy. Just love yourself. Go ahead. Do it!" But if you're really hurting, or depressed - if you're at the 'low end' of the emotional scale - it's probably just going to increase the hurt or the anger or the ...
Views: 1237 - Self Esteem and Depression - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2016 from Dave AbbottSelf esteem and depression are directly tied to one another. When self esteem increases one is less likely to be depressed. Of course the opposite is also true. When self esteem decreases one is more likely to be depressed. What Is Depression? Metaphysically speaking depression is anger ...
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