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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Forget Being Free of Depression - by A friend once remarked I was a wonderful role model for how to live a great life despite suffering from depression. At the time, I was unable to see the value in that since, the ultimate goal is to be depression free - isn't it? Suffering from depression means we’re flawed, right? It means ...
Views: 771 - Minding minds in mining - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Alicia CassMinding minds in mining: This article will give you an insight on why working away can be more of a challenge and will provide you with some tips on how to reduce mental health issues in mining. Suicides are 70% higher than the national average, why? Depression/anxiety and self-sabotage ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - Putting Off Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Loretta Love HuffWhat do you think procrastination is costing you? What great ideas have you not acted on? What dreams are languishing in your heart? We procrastinate out of fear. We dread some imagined future in which a horrible result occurs. In reality though, things rarely turn out as badly as we ...
Views: 771 - You don't need to be depressed. A list of things to get you out of depression. - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Rick GarciaHere is a list of things I do when I get depressed. 1. Make a cake, run down to the store and buy one of those cake mix boxes. You only need like three ingredients to bake your own delicious dessert. It gives you something to do, and the reward is the result! Make sure to buy some milk, cake ...
Views: 771 - ***Recognizing Depression's Warning Signs - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanDepression is a serious illness, not a harmless part of life. It is a complex disorder with a variety of causes. It is never caused by just one thing. It may be the result of a mix of factors, including genetic, chemical, physical, and sociological. It is also influenced by behavior patterns ...
Views: 770(6 votes) - 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: 769 - Depression May Lead to Parenting Problems, Study Shows - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Jennifer ThomasParents, academicians and experts agree that parenting is one of the most challenging roles of adulthood, says the British Columbia Council for Families (BCCF). Although great attention has always been allotted to understanding the effect of parenting on a child’s development, BCCF observes that ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Living with major depression: Why it’s difficult to overcome - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Tanisha HerrinSome may not understand major depression and why it is difficult for people that suffer. Many have experienced the blues or felt depressed for different reasons. A traumatic experience or unexpected loss can cause a period of depression. But there is more to the situation than just feeling sad ...
Views: 769 - Common daily foods that trigger depression - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe effects of food can contribute to or exacerbate depression. Hundreds of years ago if you were depressed you were labeled as “mad” or “possessed.” In the modern ages; however, doctors have learned that psychological disorders explain most of these disturbances. Today, millions of people in ...
Views: 768 - Help For Someone Living With Depression - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Karol DavidDepression is not an easy illness to cope with, but with the combination of medicine (antidepressants), therapy and some coping skills, depression can be treated successfully. No treatment though beats the support of loved ones. Many of the people who have dealt with depression and overcome it ...
Views: 768 - Light Therapy as an Option for Depression and SAD - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisMany people are looking toward ways of treating health issues without taking medication. One of more interesting alternatives to people with depression or rhythm disorders is light therapy. This therapy is not for everyone, but it gives an option to people with seasonal affective disorder, ...
Views: 768(3 votes) - What is Depression? Depression Therapy Based on Dream Translation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasDepression is a horrible feeling of sadness and impotence. Your heart becomes heavy; you are so sad that you cannot even breathe. Depression becomes a mental illness when not treated. However, in the beginning it is an obvious consequence of the way you live. You make many mistakes, and your ...
Views: 768 - Causes of Depression: More Than Just the Blues - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Valerie Balandra NP* Definition of Depression Nearly everyone experiences occasional feelings of sadness; depressed feelings are a natural reaction to disappointment, loss, difficulties in life, or low self-esteem. But when periods of intense sadness last for weeks at a time and hamper your ability to function ...
Views: 767 - Surviving (And Thriving) From Throat Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2018 from David HarmRecently I learned a former co-worker I knew in Nebraska was diagnosed with throat cancer. I wouldn’t wish any cancer on my worst enemy, but having gone through throat cancer I know first hand how difficult the treatment can be. My ex-wife hand breast cancer and I watched her go through ...
Views: 766 - Anxiety and depression: Tips and experiences from a young business woman - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Elysse BujoldIf you’re like me, you’ve had days where you wake up in the morning, and can’t even fathom getting out of bed. You’re wrapped in your warm comforters, in your cozy PJ’s and have no desire to enter the world as a real human. Whether or not you struggle with depression and or anxiety - I’m ...
Views: 765 - December Depression - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Rose GarlandThis blog won't apply to everyone, but I believe it will apply to a lot of people. I know I've read somewhere that the most suicides happen in the month of December. Really Depression during the holidays is very common. The weather has changed, and we're entering the heart of the dark winter. ...
Views: 765(4 votes) - Depression Disorder: What Exact Steps To Take To Treat It - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Dan MichealsDepression affects millions of people around the world. It is considered by experts to be on of the greatest hidden conditions affecting not only the lifestyles of sufferers but also their families, friends and employers. In fact, this depression disorder can last from moments of simply “feeling ...
Views: 765(2 votes) - Press the Depression Away - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from David leeDisability is what? A Disease, a defect or an insult to one’s body, it’s nothing from the above mentioned statement. But it is that concept that most of the ordinary people have gulped down within them. It’s nothing negative that many of these people have inserted in their mind. God have gifted ...
Views: 765 - A Personal Miracle - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Gloria WendroffLoretta asked God about her twenty-three year old son who has not left his room in three years. The mother and son live in Italy, and this true account has been translated through the courtesy of Paula Launonen. March 3, 2007 Loretta to God: My Lord, We are One, but there are times when I ...
Views: 764 - Curing Depression Naturally Begins With Asking The Right Questions - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Merri EllenDespite what the pharmaceutical companies may try to tell you, curing depression naturally is not impossible. In fact, it can be the most effective way and quite possibly the only way. Let me explain… Antidepressants serve a purpose, indeed. However, they are like a set of crutches. They ...
Views: 764 - How Many Times Have You Gone For the “Gold” and Failed? Do You Know Why? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonThe Winter Olympics took place in Vancouver, BC this year. Athletes from all over the world have come to compete for the coveted “Gold” medallion; showing that they are the best in the world at their sport. Having the Olympics in my own back yard (I live in Mission, just one hour east of ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - Panick Attacks Cure | Anxiety Symptoms - tackled and beaten, Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Catherine KOZARPart 2 One of the major key factors that differs from those who fully eliminate panic attacks from their lives and those who do not, is not medication, lifestyle changes, or relaxation exercises. It is when the individual no longer fears the thought of having a panic attack.. Some may think ...
Views: 764(2 votes) - The Most Important Relationship You Will Ever Have - Bar None! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Tim NealeHello my friend :) Like me, you must have heard that you can't properly love somebody else until you love yourself. You may also have heard that you are the most important person in your life! Well, if you're anything like I used to be, then I'm sure you can't accept those statements any ...
Views: 764 - What A Good Mentor Can Do For Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThroughout my 32 years on this planet I've met only a handful of people like Pierre Lamarche, people who don't have to say much to you because the sheer presence and actions they undertake says enough. During my anxiety disorder while still keeping the tennis dream alive in my late 20's, I ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - 50% of Depression Sufferers Complain of these Physical Symptoms of Depression. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Merri EllenIn a study of over 25,000 patients at 15 primary care centers on five continents, Seattle researchers found that 50% of all depressed patients worldwide reported many unexplained physical symptoms. The trouble is, too often your physical pain may be sending you or your doctor on a wild goose ...
Views: 763 - Depression Treatment – Help and Guidance through Dream Therapy - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Christina SponiasOur dreams are extremely important. I had to specialize in dream interpretation according to the scientific method in order to find salvation from neurosis and a prominent schizophrenia. The salvation I found thanks to the method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung had to be found by ...
Views: 763 - Psilocybin and the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2020 from Jeff LeboweOver the last several years, a number of academic institutions have been researching the impact that the psilocybin molecule has on treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. Psilocybin is the active psychedelic compound that naturally occurs in over 200 ...
Views: 763 - What is Happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from alan lowDo you feel there is something missing from your life? That perhaps the world is against you or that other people seem to smile, laugh and be a lot more happy and contented in life than you are? Have you ever stopped to wonder why this might be? Moreover, what you can do about it? Have you even ...
Views: 763 - Learn About DHEA - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comYou may have seen these four letters on the nutrition label of certain supplements. The technical name for DHEA is Dehydroepiandrosterone, so no wonder it has been shortened to DHEA! DHEA is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which is then converted into estrogen, testosterone or ...
Views: 762(2 votes) - 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: 761 - How to change how you feel by changing how you think - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Sonal DaniStep 1. When you think better, you feel better. The thoughts-feelings-action pie. There is a link between what you think and how you feel, which influences your action from moment to moment. All three pieces are connected, they influence each other, they are all pieces of the same pie. If you ...
Views: 761 - Meditating in my garden - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Veronique BettezRecently, several changes have come to my life. In fact, I had to make some changes because I was on the brink. Have you ever heard of people who have just changed their life? That's my case! I had fits of anxiety, insomnia, constantly in a destructive ambivalence about whether I was in the ...
Views: 761 - Are These False Beliefs Controlling Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2018 from Margaret PaulWhat limiting beliefs are controlling your life? Do you identify with any of these common false beliefs? All of us absorbed numerous deep false beliefs as we were growing up, and these beliefs now govern much of what occurs in our work and our relationships. It is sometimes challenging to ...
Views: 760 - Top 6 Biggest Mental Health Myths You Need To Know - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat has our beautiful world come to, society is becoming more and more depressed and stressed, and options for treatment are getting more and more expensive with little or no promise for improvement in our mental health. There are also a number of myths that we need to clear up so that we don't ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - 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: 759(2 votes) - Can Aromatherapy Heal Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from George KeyAromatherapy can be very beneficial for those struggling with depression. And while, it will not be able to cure or totally eliminate feelings of depression, it can certainly be very helpful. This is for several reasons. One reason is that aromatherapy taps into the power of smell. In the brain, ...
Views: 758 - How To Get Rid Of Depression Without Popping A Pill - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDue to breakthroughs in health and medical science, there is an available pill or drug for almost all diseases and conditions, whether physical or emotional. You can always ask for medications for stress, anxiety, fear and even depression. Although studies have confirmed that these drugs are ...
Views: 758 - Is it Depression or just the Blues? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Rita SchulteLook around you. Everyone’s life seems like a hot mess. One in ten adults in the U.S. are depressed. People are struggling due to job loss, economic failure, war, terrorism, relational problems, shattered dreams and unmet expectations. It’s enough to make anyone lose heart. Recent statistics ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Searching For a Cure For Depression? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonI was watching television the other day and was surprised by an advertisement for a supplement which was intended as an adjunct to anti-depressant drugs. I wish I had noted what was said but a statistic was stated about the number of anti-depressants which don't affect the required cure for ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Painful Memories - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning my friends…. Here we are ready to face another day of giving and making a difference. We started our day very early this morning. I’m not sure why we all woke up so early but I have great expectations for this day. Let’s get started – It’s been put on my heart to speak ...
Views: 758 - Cope With Depression And Still Grow - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Athene RaefielDepression is one of those things that nobody really understands. Every person being unique in how they experience depression also varies from individual to individual. Basically most people who have chronic depression feel paranoid and sad. They often feel that there is something wrong with ...
Views: 757 - 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: 757(2 votes) - How to Deal with the Summertime Blues - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people think that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) causes symptoms of depression only in the winter because of the colder weather and shorter days. However, about ten percent of those who suffer from SAD experience depression in the summer. This type of depression is particularly hard ...
Views: 757(2 votes) - Tips On How To Beat Depression - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiTips on how to beat depression. Depression is a prolonged feeling of sadness, moodiness and hopelessness. It affects your thoughts, your emotions, your behaviours, and your overall physical health. It makes life more difficult to manage from day to day. “Depression is a prison where you are ...
Views: 757 - 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: 755(3 votes) - Can Food Help You Fight Depression? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2018 from Mind Body SevenThe Link Between Food and Mood The adage "you are what you eat" may be one of the most profound truths of our existence. So it should come as no small wonder that you experience a palpable sense of euphoria when you devour a decadent dessert or sample a slice of authentic New York from your ...
Views: 754 - Emotional Depression - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2016 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergAntidepressant medication is the antidote for depression worldwide. This remedy for depression comes with an increase risk of violent behavior, increase risk of birth defects, and increase risk of suicide. The pharmaceutical approach appears flawed. When sixty-year-old ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - What is “Stress”? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from jaan reitavDo you think of “stress” as everything you have to find time for each and every day? Trying to do ten things, when you only have time for seven! Stress has so many different definitions, but most people think of stress as all the events in their life, their activities, or as the fast pace of ...
Views: 754 - Beyond Anti-depressants to the Deeper Issue - by There has been much news about the side effects of antidepressants, but I believe there is a deeper health issue that needs to be recognized.
I clearly remember the day my mother passed away. I was just starting university. A friend put their arm around me and comforted me. The tears were ...
Views: 753 - Health Care – Facts About the American Health Care System - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Sandy BellThe American health care system is founded on the free market capitalist model. Because of this, majority of the health services in the US are provided not by the federal government but by independent companies. An individual can obtain health insurance coverage directly on his own or as part ...
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