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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Do You Need Medication for Your Stress? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarStress is a relatively new psychological and biological term to describe the failure of an organism to respond appropriately to a threat. Previous to this description stress was used in mechanics to mean a strain. Both definitions are accurate to describe how stress affects a human being. Stress ...
Views: 1004 - Why Stress Is So Bad For Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarStress is a natural part of life. These days there are very few who don’t get stressed over money, the economy, the housing market, jobs or even family. Our bodies naturally react to stress through blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, body temperature and muscle contractions. Everyone deals ...
Views: 723 - The January Blues: what is it and how can you beat it? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Anna AparicioIt’s all over. The festive season is behind us and it is back to normal now. Or is it? For a lot of people January is a dreary long month. Waiting for the next lifesaving pay check is bad enough, but then there are the long nights, the cold days, the new year with all its expectations, and the ...
Views: 8736 - 7 Proven Steps to Overcoming the Symptoms of Depression - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Dave KanofskyI had suffered from the symptoms of clinical depression for 35 years. Believe me it was no party. In fact there were times during those 35 years when I thought I was going to go completely out of mind. Although there are many different types of depression, clinical depression by far is the worst ...
Views: 2070(3 votes) - How to be Happy - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Sonny ChenOne of the biggest rules to follow in order to be happy is to laugh. Laughing is a definite prerequisite for happiness because when you laugh, you release endorphins which relieves stress and promotes a mental well-being. The released endorphins also relieves anxiety and sorrow. Laughing is a ...
Views: 897(3 votes) - Christmas Is The Happiest Time Of Year, Right? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Steve BeamanTo listen to the SBG Cast, click here: http://tinyurl.com/23jdrep Ho ho ho, or humbug. It seems that increasingly, a holiday once thought of as cheerful and joyful is increasingly loaded with people’s feelings of sadness and depression. Why is this, and what can be done about it? Hi, I’m ...
Views: 2961 - Disability Tax Credit Benefits For Mobility Issues-Stand To Gain Today - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emely PorterPhysical mobility is absolutely necessary to carry out our day to day activities and functions. These include walking, running, free movement of hands and limbs etc. Sometimes an injury or old age or some kind of illness may reduce our mobility and bring about partial or complete loss of ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Clinical Depression and Your Pocketbook - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Dave KanofskyIf you suffer from clinical depression, have you ever thought about the effects on your pocketbook? By way of introduction, my name is Dave Kanofsky and I had suffered from the adult symptoms of clinical depression for thirty-five years. In 2007, thanks to a combination of the right medication ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - Holiday Funk? 7 Steps to Rise Above - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe holidays are 'supposed to be' a time of love and laughter. Families and loved ones stop their frenzied lives to get together in peace, harmony and abundant gift giving. At least that's what much of the media and advertisers tell us how it should be each year. Yet for many of us, the ...
Views: 3929(1 vote) - Relaxation Techniques for Insomnia - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Quan BuiInsomnia that results from an anxious, stressed, or worried mind can often be addressed by learning ways to release physical tension, reduce arousal, and relax more effectively. Relaxation techniques should be done outside the bed and bedroom, prior to going to bed, to avoid actively “trying” to ...
Views: 624 - Love in Recession Times - Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Daniela RoherA clear correlation between economic pressure and interpersonal conflict in intimate relationships has been established by many experts in relationships. In a 2005 paper on “The Effects of Economic Pressure on Marital Conflict in Romania” (Journal of Family Psychology, 2005, Vol. 19. No 2, ...
Views: 1259 - The Difference Between Adult & Childhood ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarThere are very few diseases or disorders that are diagnosed in children and don’t carry over into adulthood. ADHD or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of those disorders that is usually diagnosed early on in childhood and persists throughout the persons life. It is a myth that as ...
Views: 1647 - An Educator's Dyslexia Story - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Paul FletcherI have often been dismayed when hearing about chilren as young as 6 being given the psychotropic drug Ritalin because they have ADHD. So when I asked a good friend of mine who tutors young kids for a living what this was all about, what she said about this made me even more perplexed as to why ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - Depression & Isolation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Nancy TurcichDepression & Isolation by Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE I’m not sure what comes first, isolation or depression. I do know the two are twins, perhaps fraternal twins since they are not identical. However, isolation and depression share a common ground... separation. People ...
Views: 2419(4 votes) - CBT-Why Counseling is Challenging - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Dr GrayWhen people begin CBT counseling they understandably hope that things will gradually improve in a smooth and upwardly linear way. However, the changes that you will be attempting to make through CBT counseling are challenging particularly if you are working to change behaviours that helps you to ...
Views: 1996(2 votes) - Using The “Cognitive Therapy for the Holidays” Worksheet To Reduce Your Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy FergusonTry a little cognitive therapy to reduce your holiday stress. Cognitive therapy examines the thoughts and beliefs that lead to feelings, and thus to behavior. Everyone has some cognitive distortions which are irrational ideas, thoughts, or beliefs, that get in the way of optimal functioning. ...
Views: 5766(3 votes) - Depression - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Lyuben GeorgievWhen staring my new article for a local magazine in Frederiksberg I needed to do a research in advance, because the topic was not an easy one - Depression. How can I define the term depression with simple words? In short I can say that depression is a feeling, negative emotion, no interest to ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - Depression: A Risk Factor for Suicide - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Diana Weiss-WisdomLosing a loved one to suicide is devastating for family, friends, and can reverberate through a community. We wonder if we should have seen the signs and if there was anything that we could have done to help them. In the United States today, suicide is the eleventh most common cause of death. ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - Numerology meanings saved my sanity - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Charlotte KammanNumerology meanings have saved me from insanity over the past few weeks. It is a year ago now, that my significant other told me that he "didn't love me enough" , so our plans to to live together in the far-away place where he had a job for a year, were stopped mid-flight (well, almost). He's ...
Views: 2823(3 votes) - Information on Depression - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenDepression has evolved into a widespread problem in today’s society and it affects one out of every four women and one out of every eight men. There are some people who are familiar and aware of the many signs and symptoms of depression. These include being irritable, loss of memory and not ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - Anxiety Therapy Online - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongGeneral Anxiety Disorder is a very common condition that affects many of us at some time in our lives. At any one time it is estimated that over 10 million people in the US suffer from some form of GAD. Many are actively seeking treatment through medication or some form of psychotherapy, either ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - A Different Take on Self-Criticism - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoBrowse the self-help aisle at the bookstore, or comb through the online material about self-esteem, and you'll mostly find advice on how to take "conscious control of your self-talk," to stop negative self-statements and replace them with affirmations, to love yourself, to conquer this or that ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Manic Depression is a Serious, but Treatable Condition - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jim MooreManic depression or Bipolar depression is considered one of the worst type's of depression that people suffer from. Characterized by sudden and extreme mood changes, Manic depression is known as such because manic refers to the 'ups' while depression refers to the 'downs'. A lot of people ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - Recovering From Abuse; Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Esther AdlerSpousal abuse is devastating in every aspect. It creates deep wounds in the abuser, abused and anyone within close proximity to the experience. As a child, I not only witnessed my mother being abused by my father, but I too was severly abused. The violence created survival instincts so intense, ...
Views: 1951 - 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: 1197 - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: 12 Natural Ways to Increase Absorbing Light Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Kimberly RexThe dark months can create challenges for getting enough sun and Vitamin D. Some issues associated with limited sunlight and Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression, fatigue and other disorders. That’s why full ...
Views: 1932(2 votes) - Beyond Misery Junk! - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhat creates your misery?Junk!What kind of junk?Junk thoughtsJunk FoodJunk drugsJunk ThoughtsJunk thoughts are any thoughts that create anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, anger, blame, resentment, jealousy, envy – any thoughts that create misery.We all have junk thoughts at times, but many ...
Views: 4115 - Baby Steps... - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Susan FoxleyDuring this challenging period of world wide changes, people I work with seem to be struggling more than ever. I see clients that are finding it difficult to find work, other’s who are going through horrible divorces, and many that are dealing with health crisis’s. The emotions that seem to be ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - The Moment of Desperation - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I wanted to talk about that moment of desperation. In that moment of desperation, there comes a change, an inner change. Some people do not welcome change, they are resistant to it. Some people are just too comfortable with the way things are; they can only see the negative side to making a ...
Views: 2394(1 vote) - The Art of Picking Yourself Back Up - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It’s rough out there right now for a lot of people. For some people, they have barely noticed anything different. I was one of them. I’d go to work and when I was done, my husband and I would go out to dinner, and we couldn’t believe there was a recession going on. The restaurants were ...
Views: 1842(2 votes) - Getting Rid of Depression - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Jim MooreAre you down, anxious, irritable, tired or emotionally exhausted? These types of mood disorders are becoming shockingly common, and in many cases, can easily be resolved. Depression and anxiety most particularly have become so prevalent that it’s getting exceedingly common for individuals to ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Depression is Treatable - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Dr. Mark AgrestiDepression usually starts out simple. For my patient, Cindy, for example, it began with down days during her first semester in college, when she wouldn’t get out of bed. She did not leave her apartment, wore sweat pants all the time, stopped doing her hair and makeup, gave up her spin class, and ...
Views: 2613(1 vote) - 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: 1311(1 vote) - The Health Benefits of Tears - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Judith OrloffFor over twenty years as physician, I’ve witnessed, time and again, the healing power of tears. Tears are your body’s release valve for stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. Also, you can have tears of joy, say when a child is born or tears of relief when a difficulty has passed. In ...
Views: 4521(1 vote) - The Wanting Mind of Depression - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ronald AlexanderAs a therapist in Los Angeles I’ve seen more than my share of patients who are dealing with various forms of depression and unhappiness. One common personality trait I’ve found with them is their unwholesome thoughts and beliefs that come from what I call the “wanting mind.” In wanting mind, ...
Views: 1976(1 vote) - Managing Sadness and Depression - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Jessica Blalock, Ph.D.Everyone has felt sad or down at some time in their life as a result of life events such as a move to another city, loss of a job, medical reasons, etc. This is a normal part of life and it happens to all of us. Everyone has felt sad or down at some time in their life as a result of life ...
Views: 3777(1 vote) - Christian Counseling - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Vanessa LeeToday, Life is becoming so hectic. In too much race of survival we forget some simple joy we deserve to get from life. It is the era of competence, and with full cut throat race of existence we lose many things from life. Furthermore, it leads to tension, depression, stress and the list goes on. ...
Views: 920 - How to Survive the Blame Game from Addiction and Family Members - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerRita was married to Jimmy for twenty years before she finally “got it.” She had begged Jimmy to stop drinking many times, but words did not change his behaviors. Words such as, “if you want a relationship with me, you will have to stop drinking,” or “If you keep drinking, you will die young” ...
Views: 1663 - Men and Divorce - A Guide For You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Kyle MorrisonSociety usually has this misinterpreted view about men and divorce. That men will be fine in the end, that they are much more stable in terms of handling pain and tremendous emotional stress and that they will generally come out fine in the end. Well much as society would like to say it is so, ...
Views: 1792 - The Bullying Epidemic - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from amy lewisBy the time this article is published,it will have been a day or two since I read an article about a young man in college whose body was found Monday.He was a student at Ruetgers University in New Jersey who commited suicide. His roommate and a friend of the roommate,placed a webcam in the ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - How To Get Your Power Back And Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from simona richIt's very disempowering to see yourself as a helpless victim. Unfortunately many people make this mistake. The reason why some people feel powerless is because they think that they have no influence over their lives. They perceive other people and circumstances to be more powerful than ...
Views: 2835(3 votes) - Anger Management: Treat Depression to Treat Anger? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Joe JamesHows this for a head turner - the best anger management technique for some people may be to treat them for depression. Depression, goes the old saying, is anger turned inward. In my experience, its just the opposite - anger is depression turned outward. Where am I coming from? Well, ...
Views: 1709 - Divorce for Men – Your Way to Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Kyle MorrisonSo what does divorce for men really entail? Well for those who haven’t experienced it yet, it can be quite difficult to explain. Those who have however will tell you that it’s one of the most painful, difficult, traumatizing, and confusing experiences you will ever have to deal with in your ...
Views: 1276 - LOSSES OF DIVORCE: LETTING GO and MOVING ON - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerEven if you wanted the divorce, it entails loss. Aside from the ending of the relationship with your spouse, you may be losing your home, time with your children, in-laws, extended family, and even friends. There are inevitable financial losses, loneliness, a change of lifestyle, imagined ...
Views: 2039(1 vote) - Depression and Women - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Darlene LancerLast year, a study reported that despite the improvement in women's lives, their happiness relative to men has declined since the '70s, when the reverse was true. This held true across racial and socio-economic lines in several industrialized countries. Women's happiness also declines with age. ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Depression - Information And Support - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Velma MerrickFeeling down from time to time is a normal part of life. But when emptiness and despair take hold and won't go away, it may be depression. More than just the temporary "blues," the lows of depression make it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. Hobbies and friends don’t interest ...
Views: 1029 - The Natural Remedies For Depression Which Are Available - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jonothan PetersThe use of prescription medicine to deal with depression includes both advantages and disadvantages. The following treatments are some of the most frequently used natural remedies for depression: Saint John's Wort Even the ancient Greeks realized the powerful potential of this herb to ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Beat Depression - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Greg JohnsonDepression is the most treatable of all mental illnesses, and with a few simple daily lifestyle choices, you can beat depression. First, to beat depression acceptance is critical. Learn the symptoms, and understand that these negative thoughts and feelings is the depression speaking for ...
Views: 1424 - The Secret Science of Change - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Suzie WolferThe Secret Science of Change: Stop Being So Hard on Yourself By Suzie Wolfer LCSW www.suziewolfer.com Most people have an Inner Critic that tries to brow beat or guilt them into change. You may hear that little voice saying “You should . . . “or “You shouldn’t . . . .” I call this ...
Views: 3383(4 votes) - Common Symptoms of Major Depression - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Klye DavisMajor depression is a serious disorder that can cause individuals to experience a wide variety of different symptoms, some of which can become so severe that it is often hard for individuals with this type of depression to carry on with their normal routine responsibilities and activities. In ...
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