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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Is The Economy Killing Men? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Jed DiamondAlthough world-wide research over the last 20 years has indicated that women experience depression at twice the rate of men, recent research conducted by Jed Diamond, Ph.D, and others, indicates that male depression has been under-reported and is actually rising dramatically. In his 2009 ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Sweet Dreams with Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldYou might be relieved to know that one of the benefits of massage therapy is an improved night of sleep. Stress, tension, living in the 'flight or fight' state thru high levels of cortisol keeps the body on hyper alert therefore when its time to go to sleep-even if we are so exhausted-we find ...
Views: 2890(1 vote) - Invisible Pain - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kristen BakerInvisible Pain Always running and playing sports. Jumping on the trampoline for hours. Smiling at each new day. That all changed after the chlorine burn from the water park. She was burned from head to toe, as red as a lobster and as fragile as a crystal goblet. The blisters ...
Views: 2233(1 vote) - 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: 1383(1 vote) - Emotional Detachment And How To Overcome It - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Greg FrostEmotional detachment can be referred to an individual who cannot connect find or connect emotionally with others or themselves. Such individuals cannot perform in a social gathering and might eventually sink into a nervous breakdown. It is very important for an individual to get professional ...
Views: 8353 - What They Don't Want You to Know about Antidepressants - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Nicole NenningerChances are, you know someone who is depressed. Depression is so prevalent that by the year 2020, the World Health Organization predicts it will be the number 2 cause of disability in the world. Antidepressants are the treatment of choice clinicians use to treat depression. Pharmaceutical ...
Views: 1426(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: 1394 - Happiness is Closer than You Think - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsIt seems most people today are on an eternal search for the magic era of their lives in which they will finally be happy. Are you one of those people? Here’s a quick test. Have you ever said to yourself one of these things: “I’ll be happy when I get engaged.” “I’ll be happy when I get ...
Views: 1641(8 votes) - What Are The Main Causes of Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleDepression is a condition that can be very misunderstood. It affects many people from all walks of life and arrives for a variety of different reasons. It is indiscriminate- about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 or 8 men will suffer from depression at some stage of their life, and women are much more ...
Views: 1761 - 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: 1219 - 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: 982 - What Can You Do to Stop Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe first thing you can do to stop depression is very simple and totally free: pay attention to the meaning of your dreams. Write down in a daily dream journal whatever you remember from a dream scene, even if it is only an object or a face. You’ll remember more dreams with all their details as ...
Views: 1011 - How To Deal With Depression: 5 Habits That Are A Must! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Gabriela PintoAnti-depressants have their right place in the treatment of severe depression but when depression is at a mild stage there are certainly other options available to deal with depression. Here is a list of some habits that you can incorporate in your life to ease your depression and prevent ...
Views: 695 - Reasons Why You Feel Rejected Or Why Everyone Hates You - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Greg BakerEver feel that way? Do you feel that everyone hates you? As a pastor and counselor, I have encountered many people who feel this way. In looking into it, I have pinpointed a variety of causes and effects for this discouraging feeling of rejection. In knowing the causes, you may be able to combat ...
Views: 5750 - Is Depression Beating You and Nothing Seems to Help? This May Be the Answer For You... - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2011 from Thomas ReesIf absolutely nothing has been able to break your cycle of depression, and you are becoming hopeless about getting better soon, maybe there is another avenue for you to go. I have spent thousands of hours doing general research on moods and the human brain because I am completely fascinated by ...
Views: 4281(3 votes) - Natural Depression Cures - Finding the Best Holistic Cures For Depression - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Christina SponiasDepression must be treated with caution, even though it is the simplest mental illness. It can lead the patient to neurosis, psychosis, or schizophrenia. The scientific method of dream interpretation discovered by the psychiatrist Carl Jung offers the best holistic cure for depression. ...
Views: 1022 - Simple Anger Test To Determine if You Need Anger Management Help - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from William DeFooreThere are several benefits associated with taking an anger test. Anger is a devastating emotion that many individuals experience more regularly than they should. People are naturally inclined to experience anger at some point in their lives. This is a perfectly normal experience. However, ...
Views: 674 - Depression Warning Signs and Why They Must Be Taken Seriously - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from William DeFooreDepression warning signs can be very obvious in some cases. However there are many times when these symptoms are not that noticeable. It's natural for people to experience some moments of sadness in their lives. Some of us cry and others may retreat briefly into silence and solitude. These ...
Views: 541 - The Consequences Associated With Playing the Victim of Depression - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Dave KanofskyI had been fighting a daily battle with clinical depression for years. There was a time when I thought I would never be rid of the daily battle. But thanks to the good Lord, years of therapy, learned coping skills, and just the right medicine, I became virtually symptom free in 2007. If ...
Views: 4134(3 votes) - The Relationship Between Fear, Anxiety, And Depression - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Greg BakerUltimately, all our depression and anxiety are born out of some sort of fear or the realization of a fear. Fear, according to the Bible, brings torment. This article explores the various mental, emotional, and spiritual torments that often lead to depression and anxiety. There is a direct ...
Views: 2687(1 vote) - 10 Tips For Relieving Depression - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2011 from Wambui Bahati1. Eat life-giving foods. If you eat devitalized and lifeless food, it makes sense you will be devitalized and lifeless. Your body has nothing on which to draw to keep it energetic and vibrant. If you do not feel like cooking, then eat apples or other fruits or vegetables, sliced or whole. ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - How to Deal with Office Pressure on a Daily Basis - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There are different sources of pressure once you work. It doesn’t matter if you’re working at home or in an office. There’s the overdemanding boss, micromanaging supervisor, gossiping colleagues, endless deadlines, and a whole lot more. It’s not ...
Views: 1961 - How Rejection Causes Depression And Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Greg BakerRejection is one of the main causes of depression and social anxiety. Understanding why may help you combat and even overcome some of your depression and social anxieties. Rejection causes a series of emotional and spiritual issues that need to be addressed. God did not create us to be ...
Views: 6092 - Why the single life is best - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomI will tell you why the single life is best. We live in a modern age where anything goes. Marriage has become unnecessary but sometimes advantageous or wanted. There are more people than ever having children outside of marriage or choosing to live alone and not have children at all. The good ...
Views: 3403(2 votes) - Depression and Its Types - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Allen JonesBe aware of the slow poisoning effect of depression. Yes its like a slow poison, you think that you are not in much trouble but in fact you are just happening to be in the middle of serious problem. It slowly covers your mind and makes you easy target for all kinds of diseases and mental ...
Views: 601 - 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: 1206(1 vote) - Combating Depression By Building Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Greg BakerOne of the main causes of depression is a lack of self-confidence. When we no longer believe in ourselves, we begin to fall into a pit of depression and anxiety. This is a Pastor’s take on building self-confidence. On one hand, we are all filled with some degree of insecurity. For most ...
Views: 2507 - Overcoming Depression with Visualization Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It is perfectly normal for you to feel frustrated, angry, and sad, even all at the same time. However, if it goes on for a much longer period—and accompanied by headaches, anxiety attacks, loss of appetite, weight loss, and listlessness—it may ...
Views: 4145 - Warning Signs for Teens With Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesLearning disabilities affect the brain's capability to analyze and process information. If your teen is exhibiting the signs of a learning disability, have his doctor check him for hearing or vision troubles to make sure the problem is not physical. If these sensory skills are intact, your ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - Teenage Conduct Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' Frances"Conduct disorder" refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way. They are often viewed by other children, adults and social agencies as "bad" or ...
Views: 2166(2 votes) - You lost hope - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Adele McDowellYears ago, a shaman looked at me and said, “You lost hope. You should never lose hope.” He was right -- and, boy, did I hate that. I have a long history of unflappable optimism. I’m able to make copious amounts of lemonade. I pride myself on my out-of-the-box thinking. But the shaman ...
Views: 3797(1 vote) - How and Why To Be Free Of Sadness - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSadness may feel like a part of you that is always there, never letting go, but it is only a state of being and not your true self. So how do you find your way out of it? What can bring you back up and help you to feel happy again? How do you let go of sadness? As crazy as this might seem, ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Three Reasons Why You Might Be Depressed - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Greg BakerHere are probably the top 3 reasons why you might be feeling depressed and a little something you can do about it. All healing begins, first, with understanding the reasons. Anything else merely masks the problem, but does not solve it. As a pastor and counselor for over 15 years, I’ve had ...
Views: 2236(4 votes) - Signs & Symptoms of a Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Natalia RiaWorldwide, political, economical, environmental and social events are taking place that are changing the way we think, feel and perceive our world as well as relate to one another. Change is in the air, on a collective and an individual level, both of which mirror one another. A mass ...
Views: 9964(1 vote) - Best Tips For Men Going Through Divorce - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Kyle MorrisonDivorce can be a very tiresome undertaking. It requires potency, mental, emotional, and physical stability, financial resources, as well as time to go through it. Considering the mentioned things, who may not get stressed out? So to overcome divorce and the stuff it includes, let us bring ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - How To Make the Most Of Now - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Claire Vorster'If you can fill the unforgiving minute, With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it' from If by Rudyard Kipling, renowned Poet and Author who credited the inception of his writing career to the bullying he received as a child How has life been ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - The Secret of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Claire Vorster'She is a friend of mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.'Toni Morrison, Beloved How do you sleep? Sleep, the beloved time when care is put to rest and angels guard us. Or it would be if I was mistress of a large house in ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Help for Deep Depression - Recuperating Your Courage - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasDream therapy is the most efficient treatment for depression and more serious mental illnesses. This is the treatment you should have without delay, if your depression is so deep that you have no courage to do anything. You can submit your dreams to me for a professional dream translation and ...
Views: 1128 - Overcoming Depression Post-Divorce - A Mans Perspective - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Larry MiltonCoping With Depression After Divorce for Men can be a difficult thing when everyone seems to have turned against you. I know a couple of months after my separation, after I finally realised that this was not going to go away I fell into a state of extreme sadness that it seemed would never leave ...
Views: 1339 - 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: 1209(1 vote) - Holistic Health and Holistic Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Kim KrostA holistic perspective as it pertains to health has gained momentum in recent years. A major factor in this development has come from National Institutes of Health's research into the mind-body connection. This new research has focused an inquisitive light onto an old theory about how the body ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - How To Fit In - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe often look at the world as something to be gotten into, to find our place and where we fit. We search until we feel comfortable, stable and right with our place, but sometimes things change. Our group of friends may evolve; we might move or find ourselves just looking again. How do you fit ...
Views: 933(2 votes) - Connect And Make Friends - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all know what it is like to be alone in a room surrounded by others, to see faces and yet not know how to connect or belong. There are so many people in this world satisfied with only knowing a few people because it is easy and stretching further is hard. To have a base of friends is ...
Views: 1039 - Dealing With The Loss Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we lose someone close to our heart we let go of a part of ourselves. In order to deal with heartache and loss we close ourselves off. By protecting ourselves at a time of deep grief and sadness we seek solace by not being present. How can one process something so big, so hurtful? How ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - 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: 1372(1 vote) - Self Motivation Strategies to Clear Your Mind of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearWhat you occupy your mind with is of essential importance to your physical and psychological health. Research shows that humans have an average of 60,000 thoughts every day. Although the idea of consistently controlling your thoughts can seem overwhelming, it is one of the most important skills ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - Heal Your Brain Using Mindful Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearMindfulness-based stress reduction therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety in a broad range of clinical populations, as reported by the University of Ottawa. Meditation reduces stress and enhances forgiveness, according to a study published by the Journal of American College Health. Meditators ...
Views: 3024(1 vote) - 5 Steps for Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearMillions of people struggle with completing goals and overcoming challenges due to the habit of procrastination. In fact, it's one of the most common personal issues that people seek help for. There are several reasons why people procrastinate or avoid tasks. They can range from simple, basic ...
Views: 2628(5 votes) - Winter Blues: Coping strategies to elevate your mood - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Margaret ButlerIn the winter, many people are trapped indoors, especially, elderly and handicapped people because of the difficulty of moving around in the snow and ice. The days are shorter and darkness seems to envelop the earth. The cold bothers many people as well. Painful joints and muscle pain also make ...
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