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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- The Health Benefits Of Being In Love. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Mike SmithFinding love is an important part of leading a healthy and fulfilled life. Being in a happy, loving relationship has a positive effect on all aspects of your life from work, to family life. On the flip side there are negative emotions associated with relationship break downs so moving on and ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - 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: 1217 - SAD? Lighten Up - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Michael MantellIt is the time of year when people, especially it seems, millennials, report feeling depressed and unhappy. The less sunshine we see, the more dreary, blue, grumpy, low and unhappy people feel. What’s worse, these negative emotions lead to eating more carbs, weight gain, increased sleep and ...
Views: 1217 - Benefits Of Live In Care – Dove Home Care Birmingham - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Soli SethiDove homecare is known for their best service in Home Care, Home Carer, Private carer, Domiciliary care, Home Care Birmingham, Home Care Solihull, Home Care Shirley, Home Care Knowles, Carer at home, Live in care, Live in carer, Full time carer, Part time carer, Dementia Home care and Live in ...
Views: 1216 - Causes And Cures Of Imbalanced Brain Chemistry In Anxiety Disorders And Depression. - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from James O'NeillAnxiety and Depression is caused by an imbalance of brain chemistry. Symptoms are normally dealt with by drugs, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) like Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft) and Fluoxetine (Prozac). Little do doctors tell you that imbalances in brain ...
Views: 1216 - The Anxiety Epidemic - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat is an Epidemic? The rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something. With almost 7 million people being affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the U.S. alone, and 40 million people suffering from some type of mental health issue, we have ourselves a problem that is growing at ...
Views: 1216 - Do You Love an Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from nancy traversAlcohol abuse and alcoholism are so pervasive that about a third of Americans have someone close to them who has the problem. This means legions of people have relationships that are stressful at best, and damaging at worst. If your spouse is an alcoholic then alcoholism is bound to affect you ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - What You Need To Know About Depression - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from debra tulllisWhat does depression mean to you? Depression is a very serious mood disorder that can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, social status or ethnicity. Depression is an illness that affects your body, mind, disposition, sleep and your thoughts. This condition can be caused by many ...
Views: 1215 - “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”… Really?? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Suzanne St. John SmithWe’re about to head into what is likely your busiest time of the year, and yet songs joyfully remind us that it’s THE most ‘wonderful’ time of the year. Most people wouldn’t agree. Expectations for the holiday season seem to grow exponentially each year, but in reality, all you need to do ...
Views: 1214 - Is Your Emotional Foundation Shaky? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from nancy traversFortifying or rebuilding your foundation starts with assessing how solid or shaky it is Our emotional foundation is the personality structure we operate from, much of it formed in childhood. Some of us are fortunate—born into families that shower love on their children, protect them, provide ...
Views: 1212 - Learn How Chromium Supplements Fight Depression, Diabetes, and Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearChromium has been called “Nature's Prozac." Researchers at Duke University have found that a daily dose of 600 micrograms of chromium picolinate led to a significant decrease in symptoms of atypical depression. Scientists are researching chromium as a treatment for mood disorders, both mild and ...
Views: 1211 - Thoughts on suicide - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Dr. Christine King[Following is a blog entry I wrote about a year ago, in a personal blog I titled "Notes to Self." I submit it here for digestion and discussion...] Note to Self: Thoughts of suicide occur only to the sane. In fact, I submit that it may be the one true mark of sanity. Anyone who is ...
Views: 1211 - Treat Your Own Depression - Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen battling depression, many people go to their medical doctor and get a prescription for an antidepressant. The recommended treatment for mild to moderate depression is psychotherapy and, if needed, a prescription for an antidepressant. Medication seems to be the first line of defense. ...
Views: 1211 - Depression, ecstasy and healing - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Shuem HealingWhen you put your hands around your eyes you narrow your view. When in a room first you could see the whole room and now only part of it. Although the room didn’t change your perception of the room did. It is the same with your view on life. When your outlook on life is narrow this has nothing ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Depression and Poor Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Kellie HillDepressions Root Causes: Depression can have any number of factors at its root. But some common contributors can be nutritional deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation, stress, biochemical imbalances, smoking, drinking, medications, and even caffeine. A nutrient deficiency can be caused by ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Holiday Blues: Depression in the Elderly - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from ayen riveraThe holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one’s mood as the holidays approach. Perhaps you are one of many who live a distance away and visit elderly parents and family during the holidays. When you visit, ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - How Mindful Meditation Can Reverse Depression - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearMillions of people around the world have learned how mindful meditation can reverse depression. Now you can use this powerful tool to vastly improve your quality of life. Mindful meditation has the ability to reduce stress, relieve depression and anxiety, and lower your blood pressure, ...
Views: 1209 - Overcome Stress... And Save Your Life! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Kay PattersonYou may be thinking that the title of this article is too dramatic... But in actual fact it's extremely accurate! Any Doctor will tell you that chronic stress conditions lead to thousands of serious illnesses and deaths every single year. A situation that appears to worsen as the pressures of ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Caring for a Disabled Child - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Karen ColeDisability is not inability, but it could end up being one when parents slack off with the level of care and attention given to children with serious and uncommon needs. Although there have been many reported cases of natural occurrences, disability has also been a result of complications having ...
Views: 1207 - 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) - Stop Letting Drugs Trick Your Brain With The Help Of Norton Health Care - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2017 from Aafaque AakhterDrug addiction is a chronic brain disease. It tricks the brain into thinking that drugs are essential, despite negative consequences. Addiction compels individuals to go to great lengths to acquire their drugs of abuse. In 2013, more than half of new illicit drug users were under 18 years of ...
Views: 1207 - The reasoning behind my book - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI have been asked by a few people of late as to my motivation for writing this book. The answer is twofold. I had to find a way to deal with my demons, which even after all these years, seemed so reluctant to leave. Secondly and I believe just as important, was to reach out to others. It’s ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Are You Suffering From the Depression Epidemic? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2015 from Laura DankofWhen I got into health care several years ago, I thought naively that I don’t want to work in mental health. By declaring this, I was of the mindset that I would not then have to treat people with depression. I did not want to feel down and hopeless like they did. Well guess what? If you ...
Views: 1206 - Instrumental Music – Way To Healthier Life - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from John MathewsAre you looking for something that will reduce your stress? Do you want to say good bye to all your worries and relax your mind? Have you heard about instrumental and its benefits for soothing your mind? Well, the science of mediation is one of the most enlightened ways of Veda’s. Meditation ...
Views: 1206(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: Even after several years, I still feel stigmatized - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I enjoy reading your "Happiness Tips Newsletter" I actually want to ask you some questions. I know you are a psychotherapist, So i thought you might to explain the difference between the mental health unit of an hospital and a psych ward? Why would one feel ashamed to have ...
Views: 1205 - In the Midst of a Crazy-Making Uranus Station, The Pull Towards Midsummer Madness Feels Irresistible - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser, to activate all links and see all the visuals,CLICK HERE: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=128 "All madmen may not be mystics, but all mystics are mad. By mad, I mean they have gone beyond the mind. The madman may have fallen below the mind, and ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Personal Success Strategies - The Expression-Repression-Depression-Connection - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonWith all these rhymes I was tempted to write a poem (and I may still...stay tuned for the sequel!!) about this topic. However, I decided I would just be straight-forward with these dynamics, seeing how critically valuable they are in our day-to-day lives. We have a choice we make many times ...
Views: 1204 - Useful Meditation with Inspiring Statements and Healing Imagery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanHi! I am Santa Rosa California psychologist, therapist, and counselor Dr. Eric Ryan—I often use mindfulness techniques and principles in my psychotherapy practice to help you experience greater focus, attunement, and become fully present. Learning to be present, to truly live in the moment, ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - 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 - Don't be SAD! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2015 from Lisa BakerAt one time, mankind didn’t need alarm clocks. The human life cycle was based on planting and harvesting seasons, and the body cycle was based on tending to survival needs. “Up with the chickens” was a normal alarm clock – You would arise when there was light, and ready for sleep when the sun ...
Views: 1202 - How To Help A Stressed Or Depressed Loved One - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2006 from Chris GreenCopyright © 2006 Christopher Green I receive many emails from concerned relatives, partners and friends who are trying to help a loved one suffering the torment of a stressful or depressive episode. They want to help, but just don’t know what to do for the best. I lived with a depressed ...
Views: 1202 - Managing The Stresses Of Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Dealing with peer pressure can very stressful. It can be very difficult not to give in to your friends and other people in doing something you do not want to do. As a result, here are some suggestions on how to manage the stresses and anxieties of dealing with peer ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Treatment for Depression Based on Scientific Dream Analysis – Free Psychotherapy in Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe depression treatment provided to you through dream therapy is guaranteed salvation. You receive free psychotherapy and guidance forever. Your doctor is the wise unconscious mind that possesses eternal wisdom. The wisdom contained in the dream messages proves God's existence. There are ...
Views: 1201 - How It Helps You Live a More Positive Life - by Submitted on May 04, 2019 from Sarah WilliamsSananga is great way to cleanse all your negative energy from your body. Keep reading for sananga: how it helps you live a more positive life There are more individuals in the United States currently on antidepressants than any other medication. Depression is just from one of the many ailments ...
Views: 1200 - What’s That One Decision That Can Break You Or Make You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from pooja brahmiIt won’t be wrong if we say that - All of us have endured letdowns, breakups, depression and low self esteem in our lives. These are just one of the few distressing times that leave you emotionally hurt. Some people continuously endeavor in life and are indeterminate of reasons of their failures ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Depession The Chronic Illness That Affects Millions Of People Each Year - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Sylvia McGrathThe American Medical Association says that now almost half of the population has a chronic illness. When we think of chronic illness we do not necessarily think of depression and anxiety. In fact some people like I did a few years ago felt that this illness is all in the head. My old beliefs ...
Views: 1198 - Benefits To Using Telephone Counselling - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Caroline BronteAlthough many people may be familiar with counselling, not everyone has heard of or even taken advantage of telephone counselling. Doing a counselling session over the telephone can offer great benefits such as additional privacy and mobility in addition to confidentiality and access to a full ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - Women and Depression - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Ann GattyWomen and depression is a topic that has received a great amount of comments at this website. We have written about Understanding Depression, including descriptions, causes and remedies for the different types of depression; but women want to know more about their gender-specific concerns. ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - You Are Not Alone! Let’s Fight Depression Together - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from James SharisonDepression! You might have heard of it. A constant feeling of sadness and despair – the sadness beyond understanding. There are many people around the world that are suffering from depression; more than what we can imagine. Some of them get diagnosed and treated, while a few remain hidden under ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Am I Depressed? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieDepression is experienced by a lot of us. Sometimes it’s situational (job lay off), sometimes it’s related to past issues (e.g. childhood) and for others it’s hereditary. When you have situational depression something unexpected has happened over which you feel you have no control, i.e. death ...
Views: 1194 - How teaching kids helped me improve myself - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiEight years ago I started teaching English in private lessons for kids. It was a desperate attempt to earn my living and escape from my financial tragedy, as it was a trend for bosses not to pay, back then in Greece. I had been working in bad conditions for about four years since I was a ...
Views: 1194 - Seven Steps to a Life Filled With Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerNicole and I are asked by our clients to simplify complex ideas so that they can put these ideas into action. That's something that we love to do. If any idea becomes too complex it becomes very difficult to put those very good ideas into action. Below, we have listed 7 steps to help you move ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - Why We Need to Improve How We Talk About Mental Illness (and How to Do It) - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2018 from Jessica McMohenOur culture has come a long way on the road to recognizing and overcoming mental illness, but there’s still much work to do to improve overall understanding and acceptance. With 43.8 million adults in the United States suffering from mental illness in a given year, the problem isn’t going away ...
Views: 1192 - Overcoming Psychological Challenges: Tips To Beat Depression And Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2014 from Meghan BelnapThe good news is that even the severest forms of depression are resolvable to the point where sufferers can lead enriched, productive and fulfilling lives. The key is getting through the darkest times. Just as the sun has been rising since the dawn of man, there is light at the end of the dark ...
Views: 1191 - Bringing Happiness And Meaning Into Our Lives - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Dick RauscherWe achieve happiness and bring meaning and purpose into our lives only as we learn to embrace a higher purpose for our existence; when we learn to expand our worldview beyond our own wants and needs. Meditation teachers, yoga instructors, personal growth coaches, and virtually all mental health ...
Views: 1188 - 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) - Four Important Guidelines to Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Lucky BalaramanEveryone wants to be happy, even though it often seems that some people are determined to be unhappy at all costs. It is not difficult to be constantly happy. Achieving this boils down to your beliefs, your mental habits and the time you put in to becoming happy. Here are four major ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Why You Shouldn't Trust Medication to Cure Your Depression - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Matthew SniderThe many ads out there and selective researchers have always suggested that many of the drugs for depression work. However, it is depressing to learn that most chemical treatments for this malady hardly work. Well, some do work, but afterward depression sets in again. Your doctor probably told ...
Views: 1188 - How To Reduce Stress And Deal With Depression - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Cee HarmonDepression is hard to deal with, but there are things you can do in order to feel better about yourself. Depression makes it hard to do what you need to do to start feeling better, though. It can drain your energy, drive, and hope. Overcoming depression is not quick or easy, but it is ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Discontinuing Psychiatric Medications - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinThere are many reasons to stop taking psychiatric drugs. One reason is to restore the range of normal human emotions that allow us to experience life. Psychiatric drugs blunt emotional responses, creating a zombie-like effect. In handling grief and pain, we are able to process and understand ...
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