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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Can Stablon Really Help in Getting Rid of Depression and Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Dianna simonDepression far being an emotional state is a mental and physical disorder that results in lack of concentration, loss of drive and motivation, decreased or increased appetite, fatigue, muscle soreness and overall lack of energy. Thus, just like any other mental of physical disorders, depression ...
Views: 3744 - Choosing the right beat for you – Binaural Beat Downloads - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from David KigerHave you ever thought of life in a simpler form where you could just switch to your headphones and take your stress away? Binaural beat recordings are the answer. They are tailor-made for people with problems such as sleepless nights, obesity, low sex drive and more. Binaural beat downloads are ...
Views: 3731 - A Link Between Empathy and Depression - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Ugochukwu UcheA couple of years ago, I was at the store with my then infant son. A man approached us and said to me, "Good job dad, that's a happy baby you've got there." I thanked him for his compliment, and it was after I had successfully conquered the car seat yet again, that I had a realization. "What if ...
Views: 3730(2 votes) - How Do You Put the Wind Back in Your Sail? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenSo how does one put the wind back in their sail? It's simple really, and here's the great news. You are the sail and the wind behind it. Yes, you. Most people set off on their course in life with their sail boat chartered for great destinations. Somewhere along the way the wind seems to ...
Views: 3701 - Resiliance - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Mark GillespiePain is a part of life. More so for some people than others of course. It seems that some people have the resources or strength or luck or skills to work through their pain and come out the other side unscathed, almost as if they hardly felt a thing. We comfort ourselves with the thought that ...
Views: 3692(3 votes) - What is Alchemical Breathwork™? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Keith N. AndersonAlchemical Breathwork™ is a powerful healing and personal growth technique practiced worldwide. It is used consistently to release energy blockage in the body, clear negative thought and habit patterns and bring one into greater alignment with one’s personal purpose. Alchemical Breathwork™ ...
Views: 3680(2 votes) - If You Live Truly, You Will See Truly - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Brenda ShoshannaSo many of us are searching for truth, the best way to live life. Naturally, there are endless pathways, lectures, discussions and directions available. Some go from one path to the next, seeing which one might fit them the best. It's common to spend a great deal of time, in some cases a ...
Views: 3679(1 vote) - ***Positive Image—Its Repercussions in the Real World - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Emily Erickson-Sandstrom"I'm not happy," she said. "I'm not prosperous. And all my friends are." She was in distress, was very upset. She presented no specific problem, just a very black mood. Hmmm. I knew I had talked to her before. I could not remember anything specific from the one short session she had had ...
Views: 3657(8 votes) - Is It Depression Or Boredom - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from David SamuelThere is a big difference between being bored or depressed, however they appear the same in an adult, and so boredom becomes confused with depression. The longer you are bored, the more you will think and appear to others to be depressed, If it lasts too long, you may eventually become ...
Views: 3632(2 votes) - The Pursuit of Happiness: 10 Practical Ways to Beat Depression - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesIt has been said that happiness is not a destination, but rather a means of traveling. It may be wise to view happiness as your guide and compass, rather than some future goal in life, but it can be challenging to get in touch with this most coveted and elusive mind state in the midst of a busy ...
Views: 3632(4 votes) - How to Get Rid of Hypochondriasis - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from amir bashirHypochondriasis some times called health anxiety is an illness in which patient is preoccupied with fear of having a serious disease. This type of thinking persists despite all negative investigations and reassurance. He misinterprets various normal bodily sensations or mild physical symptoms as ...
Views: 3625(1 vote) - Does Depression Really Exist - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Michael CohenSara* experiences extreme emotional patterns including: feelings of sadness, tearfulness, low confidence, anxiety, distress, mugginess, imbalance, irrationality, lethargy and tightness in the chest. For the last 9 months things have been spiralling and were getting to the point of being out of ...
Views: 3588 - Mastering Inner Confidence Through Breathing and Self-awarness and realisation - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Jason Pegler"10. Mastering inner confidence through breathing Originating in Hawaii, ha breathing is an excellent tool for increasing your inner confidence. With a little practice each day it will help you develop greater self-confidence by building up air energy that can be redirected round the body. Sit ...
Views: 3574(2 votes) - How You May Be Pushing Others Away If You're Suffering From Depression - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Adam ApplesonHave you ever seen a pouting six year old child? They may have their lower lip puffed out. You might hear them saying things like "Leave me alone mommy" or "go away." Then their parents may try to talk to them a bit to see if they can coax them into a better mood. If that fails, they may ...
Views: 3573(1 vote) - Jumex Deprenyl For Intelligence, Memory And Depression - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from deep reetJumex deprenyl is a well known brain power enhancing drug belonging to the category of medicines called nootropic drugs or smart drugs. This brain boosting medicine is also known as Selegiline and Cyprenil and is widely used across the world as an alternative medical treatment for alzhiemer’s ...
Views: 3547 - Chinese Medicine Treatment for Depression and Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Emotional Health - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Antonia BalfourAbout Depression and Anxiety Although depressive disorders and anxiety are commonly seen together, there are distinct differences between a diagnosis of depression and one of anxiety. Common symptoms of depressive disorders include emotions such as hopelessness, despair and anger. Energy ...
Views: 3537(7 votes) - How to Enjoy Each Moment as it Comes - Overcoming Depression - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Suzanne Zacharia"Look for the mysterious in life. Wherever you look – in the white clouds, in the stars in the night, in the flowers, in a flowing river – wherever you look, look for the mystery. And whenever you find that a mystery is there, meditate on it. Meditation means: dissolve yourself before that ...
Views: 3520(1 vote) - BACK TO SCHOOL WITH DEPRESSION ~ Successful Mental Health Tips for College Students - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Agnes LevineIt's been an exciting start for students returning to school and especially for those entering college for the first time! By now, everybody is in his or her dorm and happy with his or her class schedule. Hopefully, meal plans and textbooks are coming together smoothly, too. Prayerfully, you ...
Views: 3502(2 votes) - Taste and See That Life Is Good - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2019 from Brenda ShoshannaHere we are at the Fourth of July, a time to celebrate freedom and independence. A time to acknowledge the birth of a nation, of stepping out of old ways and constrictions and living differently. In all of our lives the struggle goes on to gain independence and freedom from whatever we feel is ...
Views: 3468 - Find Help For Anxiety – Stop the Emotional Rollercoaster - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownYou just finished a great workout; your heart is racing, you are tired and short of breathe but these symptoms are expected for the situation. You embrace these feelings knowing that in a short time they will go away and you will feel fantastic for accomplishing such a great workout. The ...
Views: 3443(3 votes) - 7 Key Methods to Helping a Friend with Depression - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Dave KanofskyAccording to the latest statistics, approximately 20.9 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year, have a mood disorder. So chances are pretty good that you know someone who suffers from depression. If you have a friend who suffers from ...
Views: 3432(5 votes) - Double Depression: You can overcome it - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from David PollakYou’re about to learn about a controversial topic known as double depression. It’s controversial because some suggest it doesn’t even exist. We’ll look at symptoms, how it differs from major depression and chronic mild depression, key features of double depression and how to have better outcomes ...
Views: 3429 - How to Avoid a Letdown After the Performance - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Frank HealyHave you ever been in an activity where you gave it all you have, and then felt disappointed, depressed or let down when it ended? It could be a show that you were in. A championship game if you were in sports, or maybe you were the organizer of the office holiday party, which kept you busy and ...
Views: 3423 - Feeling Alone? How to Cope with Feelings of Loneliness - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Jonathan HuiePerhaps you are recently divorced or separated. Perhaps it has been a long time since you have been in a meaningful relationship. Or perhaps you are stuck in a relationship that doesn't provide you with the emotional intimacy you need. In any case, you are feeling lonely - very much alone, ...
Views: 3422(2 votes) - Depression and the Narcissist - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Sam VakninQuestion: My husband is a narcissist and is constantly depressed. Is there any connection between these two problems? Answer: Assuming that these are clinically established facts, there is no necessary connection between them. In other words, there is no proven high correlation between ...
Views: 3404 - 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: 3388(2 votes) - 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: 3372(4 votes) - DEPRESSION OR A MEDICAL CONDITION? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Dave ShieldsAre you suffering from depression or a medical condition? Depression can be a symptom of an undiagnosed medical condition. Decision trees are used in psychotherapy much like they are in other professions. At the top of the decision tree are always two items to rule out FIRST, before making a ...
Views: 3354(1 vote) - Give Up My Most Prized Possession? No Way! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Bill WhiteLet me share a cool story as to how I came to know and understand one of life’s greatest truths. Years ago, as my ex-wife and I were putting the final touches (as if we were painting a portrait) on our divorce arrangements, I was being asked to sacrifice yet more time with, and access to, my ...
Views: 3331(2 votes) - How to Wake Up the Dead Inside - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteSome people live their lives stuck in an exhausting treadmill. Too tired to change course they tolerate seeing the same sights, having the same experiences over and over again. I know a few people who lost or quit a job every couple of years with the excuse that their boss is a jerk or they're ...
Views: 3330(3 votes) - Homeopathy for Past Birth Trauma - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Renita HerrmannSince working with mothers and children in homeopathy, I’ve come across a large group of people that have experienced birth trauma, either as the mother or child. Often what affects one will affect the other. In her book, Origins, Annie Paul describes monitoring of the pregnant mothers' physical ...
Views: 3329(2 votes) - Interview with Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, Author of Listening to Depression - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from New Harbinger Publications~ HOW CAN A PERSON USE THEIR DEPRESSION TO CHANGE THEIR LIFE, INSTEAD OF BEING RENDERED POWERLESS BY THE EXPERIENCE? ~ If you can translate your depression into a message that you need to make some changes and set out to discover precisely what those changes are, your depression may prepare ...
Views: 3302 - Depression Cure with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Virgil PaunThere is no health without mental emotional health. According to statistics almost 90% of all illnesses are caused by mental and emotional stress. Depression is the number one reason for doctor visits in America today and the psychiatric drugs prescribed are second only to painkillers. A ...
Views: 3299(2 votes) - ***Depression: Effects and Forms - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Robyn WheelerDepression affects over 121 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Depression takes on various forms from mild to severe and women are twice as likely than men to be affected by depression especially during childbearing years. Most of us have heard of or ...
Views: 3290(2 votes) - Depression: A Lifestyle Disease - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharIn day to day life, we frequently use the term “Depression”, but mostly we refer it as sadness. Sadness is not depression. Sadness is natural and it occurs for various reasons but depression is more severe than sadness. Depression changes brain or it damages brain if left unchecked for long ...
Views: 3289 - Depression 101: Radical Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from New Harbinger PublicationsMost of the pain of overwhelming emotion is caused by our struggle against feeling the emotion. We fight against our situation, wishing things were different, being disappointed when our expectations aren’t met, and telling ourselves we shouldn’t be upset, depressed, sad, disappointed, or angry. ...
Views: 3287(1 vote) - Curing Anxiety Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Julie StevensonWhen dealing with anxiety symptoms, you go through events that others around you don't see. Maybe you're walking down a hallway and all of the sudden the walls start closing in frantically. You start to run towards the light before they close completely, but it just doesn't seem like you're ...
Views: 3271(2 votes) - Can Hypnosis Help With Depression? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Alfred BellantiThe article “Hypnosis in Treating Symptoms of Major Depression” by Michael Yapko was recently republished in the Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis after having appeared in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. The article outlines some of the current treatments ...
Views: 3267(2 votes) - Ecotherapy - The Prescribed Walk in the Park Part I - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Trevor MayesThis article was originally published on PH Online Dec 2008 Issue 153 - http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=2513 As a colour counsellor and lifelong outdoor pursuit’s enthusiast, I read with interest the recent news that doctors were prescribing a walk in the park for ...
Views: 3265(3 votes) - Why Diabetics Don’t Take Better Care of Themselves - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Devin HastingsWhy Diabetics Don’t Take Better Care of Themselves And What Can Be Done About It By Devin Hastings, President of the MN. Institute of Advanced Communication Skills A common complaint among all health care professionals who deal with diabetics is that many diabetics just don’t do the ...
Views: 3254 - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Identifying Depression Triggers - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsResearch indicates that a variety of factors can be associated with the onset of depressive symptoms for people with bipolar disorder. It is important to recognize such potential triggers, because avoiding or reducing exposure to them can reduce the likelihood that depressive symptoms will ...
Views: 3251 - Psychitric Update: St. John’s Wort as an Antidepressant - by During the past year, the use of extracts of Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort) for the treatment of clinical depression has attracted considerable attention in the popular press. Increasingly, physicians are being asked by their patients about this herbal medication: What is it? Does it ...
Views: 3246 - Losing Your Will To Live - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia Ortizo many people suffer from such severe dis-ease that they lose their will to live. They live with constant "pain" never believing that life could and can be better. I know this to be true because I used to be one of them until I made the choice to embrace life and all that it is. Easier said ...
Views: 3231(1 vote) - Curing Your Own Depression - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Willie HortonEven though the effects of depression might be all too real in your life, depression is not real. If you’re suffering from depression, you’re only imagining it because depression is the direct result of your subconscious mind’s obsession with useless thoughts that were impressed upon it during ...
Views: 3217(6 votes) - Using EFT with the Depressed Client - Collapsing Shame - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Forrest SamnikThe results of several research articles show that shame plays an important role in depression. I was prompted to examine the research when I noticed that many of my clients seeking help for depression also had feelings of shame. So I did a little informal survey of my own. I randomly ...
Views: 3217(4 votes) - The Instinct to Heal: Curing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Without Drugs and Without Talk Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2004 from Yolanda CardenCopyright © 2004 David Servan-Schreiber Animals Can Heal Us, Too At the hospital where I practiced in Pittsburgh, other physicians often asked my advice before discharging a depressed elderly patient after bypass surgery or hospitalization for a fractured hip. Usually, I was the last person ...
Views: 3213(1 vote) - Remedy for Dis-ease - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Judi MoreoIf you’ve been listening to the news lately, you may have come to the conclusion that the outlook at the moment is bleak. You may be caught up in the gloom and doom, hopeless mind set that is more contagious than a flu pandemic. There are some things you can do to help prevent the spread of ...
Views: 3206(2 votes) - Dealing with a Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Greg BakerIf you or someone you know is having a midlife crisis, then you may want to know how to properly deal with it. This period in a person's life is extremely dangerous. They can become depressed, disillusioned with life, and even quit things or relationships they should not. Primarily, a midlife ...
Views: 3204(4 votes) - Sound Healing for Depression - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Jane Maati SmithUnderstanding Depression Symptoms Feeling sad, or down every so often is a normal; we live in a fast paced, demanding, stressful society, a we often have little or no social support system. Life can sometimes be depressing, but when these mild feelings of depression linger, you may be ...
Views: 3194 - 10 Tricks to Banish Depression and Bring on Joy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Rachel FleischmanKick Depression Out of Bed; Snuggle up with Joy Instead. "My mind is like a bad neighborhood. I try never to go there alone." ~Ann Lamont; author Depression sucks. No doubt about it. Having treated dozens of individuals with depression over the years, while reading countless books on the ...
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