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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Stopping Stigma in Its Tracks - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2015 from Pouria MoNo one should feel ashamed of who they are and how they are feeling. Whether it be based on appearance, age, ethnicity or background, individuals should embrace their flaws and humble their strengths. Unfortunately, dozens of people mentally suffer from the judgments of spectators. In response, ...
Views: 856 - Do Antidepressants for Depression Work? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Daniel G. DavisWhether you have been struggling with depression all your life or you are just experiencing this for the first time, you may think that antidepressants for depression are the answer. In some cases they work wonderfully for people who are dealing with one of the many different types of ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Michael NewmanDepression during the short days of winter and during spring and revival of summer, define the seasonal affective disorder. This is a form of depression that affects one person in the same period of usually fall or winter. With increasing day summer or spring characteristic, depression ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Perhaps this is how old people see their life - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiThere is a village close to mine, with a very motivating story in my mind. This small place with only about 200 habitats, has managed to help me see life in a different point of view. Perhaps in the view, a person that has lived all the years that make a life complete can see. Someone who can ...
Views: 850 - Chronic Depression: Disease Or Charcter Flaw? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Charles DonovanA major survey on depression symptoms from the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), released in july 2006, revealed a dramatic degree of progress in public understanding. Yet even amid this promising trend, the survey sheds light on the difficulties faced by millions of people striving to ...
Views: 849 - Living Without Depression - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Adam BenedettoDepression is a form of escapism; it is a way of protecting one’s self from the outside world. By reverting inward one is able to let go of reality, to turn off events and withdraw. Depression can be caused by many events, real or imagined. It is a sense of being overwhelmed, being overtaken ...
Views: 849 - Mental Health Insurance - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ross CormackSickness is commonplace, some say because of environmental factors. Everything from the food we eat to the air we breathe is a factor. Our world is so contaminated that we are not safe from sickness-causing germs. Despite the current financial crisis, people are still able to attain health ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Plastic Surgery Trends Going Strong in 2019 - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Alvina JenniferHealthy living and body positivity has become the new love of the people looking for a well-maintained lifestyle. But watch out because body enhancement and plastic surgeries are also surging in numbers! As beauty trends are globalizing and Instagram perfect beauty culture is rising, it isn’t ...
Views: 849 - Always Look Beneath the Surface - by In working with clients as well as on my own personal growth, I've noticed a unique human characteristic that few people recognize. When you understand this insight, you'll be able to use it in your own life to propel you to greater levels of happiness, success and fulfillment. I'll reveal this ...
Views: 848 - Dear Dr. Romance: I like the feeling of getting cut - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: is it normal to like the feeling of glass cutting your skin?I like the feeling of getting cut.......this isnt good is it?... Dear Reader: You're right --it's not good. What it means is that you are emotionally numb, and looking for sensation to feel alive. The ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Does Alcohol Make You More Depressed? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Marissa Katrin MaldonadoWe all hit bumps in the road, those times when life just deals us one too many blows. We can find ourselves stuck in a depressive funk, totally losing interest in the things that usually bring us joy. We sleep more, but we feel exhausted. Generally, life just ceases to hold much meaning when we ...
Views: 847 - An Alternative Approach To Depression - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Bart SharpDepression is often termed ‘anger turned inwards’. In other words anger suppressed or buried within us to the point that we do not feel the anger anymore. What shows up instead is depression. Most people might respond by saying: “I’m not angry, I do have issues with depression.” Or say, ...
Views: 846 - Are you depressed and stressed? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lana NicholsShockingly, you can still find a number of people who are unaware that they’re already stressed out and need relief from it immediately. Or rather, there are several who refuse to acknowledge that they badly need relief from stress. If you’re not sure about this as well, i want to give you ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - How Does Blame for the Past Maintain Anxiety and Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from CARL WELLS1. When we are young or inexperienced we adopt, often without our full knowledge beliefs and plans designed to make us feel safe or valued. What did you do? 2. We do the best we can at the time even if now we think we were ‘bad’ or mistaken, so we try to block things out we did because we ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Growth Spurt - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Debra WoogFor me, growth seems to come in spurts. I like to think I’m always growing, and maybe I am, but like a baby sometimes I seem to suddenly spring into the next stage of my development. Over the past several weeks I’ve been feeling an inordinate amount of growth. The month started when I ...
Views: 843 - Seniors and Depression - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Stanley RileyDepression is among the most common illnesses seniors have to grapple with in old age. It is a long term health problem triggered by many reasons, many of which relate to issues and conditions normally faced when a person advances in age. It is a lonely condition where many seniors suffer ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Exercise May Relieve Depression - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Jennifer ThomasDo you want to have more energy or perhaps even live longer? Are you excited to feel better? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. The benefits of exercise are yours for the taking, regardless of your age, sex or physical ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - Goth teens can be more vulnerable to depression - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDepression goes beyond the normal ups and downs of life. Sufferers of depression experience days, months and years of extreme lows that include a disinterest in life. Although the exact cause of depression is unknown, genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role in the ...
Views: 841 - Family Safety: Ensure Mental Health during Disasters - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2018 from Perfect Home DefenseHome Emergencies and natural disasters have a severe impact on your mental health According to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, natural disasters and emergencies have a bad impact on the mental health of an individual. Catastrophic situations and home accidents can even ...
Views: 840 - Three Effective Ways to Reduce Stress and Depressed Mood During the Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Mark LakewoodThe holiday season is quickly approaching and many of us are preparing for this joyous time of the year. Some may embrace the holidays with cheer, hope, and thanksgiving while others may embrace the season with burden, anxiety, and personal failure. This article addresses three ways you can ...
Views: 839 - What You Can Do About Loneliness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2020 from Rosa ChillisWhat You Can Do About Loneliness Article by: Rosa Chillis, MAEd., CCC “Solitude is not the same as loneliness. Solitude is a solitary boat floating in a sea of possible companions.”—Robert Fulghum Carrie, a full-time caregiver to her ailing 70-year-old husband, felt lonely. She ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Effective Cure For Depression Explained - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dan MichealsAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), major depression is the leading cause of disease burden in North America and high-income countries. It is the fourth leading cause worldwide; by 2030, it is expected to be the second leading cause of disease burden worldwide. If you suspect your ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - How Jill Miraculously Overcame Her Panic Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Dennis SimsekJill was a good friend of mine who had been dealing with panic attacks for a few years. Jill had 3 kids, a loving husband, and amazing friends that did everything they could to help her cope with her panic attacks. Sometimes these panic attacks would appear out of nowhere, and other times ...
Views: 836 - Seasonal Depression: What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Dan MichealsSeasonal depression is a mood disorder in which people with normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms at the same time every year. I.e., signs and symptoms come back and go away at the same time each year. This disorder leads to depression, anxiety, ...
Views: 836(4 votes) - The Path of the Phoenix - Rising From the Ashes of Teen Suicide - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Sandra Carrington-Smith“In spite of everything I shall rise again; I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh While I was catching up with e-mail last night, I overheard a story my husband was following on TV – a man served ...
Views: 834(2 votes) - EFFECTIVE HEALTH MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Elsa PatakyIt is always said that “health is wealth”, but it is very typical to keep this fact alive because in this busy modern world one has no time to draw his attention towards the most precious thing “HEALTH”. The busy schedule and work pressure can drive you away from your hygiene and good health. ...
Views: 833 - Teenage Depression - Effective Help For Them - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Dan MichealsTeenage depression or sadness among a small percentage of teenagers is very common in our rapidly changing society. Teens today seem to be experiencing a lot of pressures that were not common just 10 to 20 years ago. With an economy that is unstable, and in some cases family members losing their ...
Views: 833(2 votes) - Handling the negative phase of life... - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2019 from Ketan PLife is not easy for everyone. Everyone we meet, already in their own hard phase of life. Everyone has a unique way how they take control over it. We have to make a habit to face life challenges Because life keeps teaching us a lesson through its various tests. There is always a Rise after ...
Views: 832 - Depression Treatment And Types Of Depression - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Peter samsDepression is a mental health disorder that can affect the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. A depressive disorder is more than a passing mood. Depression is medical condition that affects people of all genders, races, ages, and income ...
Views: 831 - Impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on May 19, 2021 from Steven BoothSeasonal affective disorder, appropriately referred to as SAD, is a type of depressive disorder that may present itself during the winter season. SAD impacts about 5% of the U.S. population, and up to 10% of those regions further from the equator. Interestingly, about 80% of those who suffer ...
Views: 829 - Assist For Depression - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Amalia JeffersonEveryone becomes down or unhappy at times. Life events, or simply a bad day can sometimes make us upset, and small things like bad visitors could make us irritable. But when an individual experiences constant emotions of sadness and irritability, is exhausted with little or no activity, ...
Views: 828 - Quitting Weed - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Benjamin KaneaiakalaCannabis has been considered a common used illicit drug for many years as well as getting the reputation of being a "gateway drug" to heavier drugs such as heroin. When a person decides to quit smoking weed, it may not be an easy process. For heavy cannabis smokers, Depression and Anxiety ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Living Hell -- Are You Living It Or Giving It? - by Is every day a nightmare? Is the person you are living with finding fault with everything you say or do? Or are you finding fault with everything the person you are living with does? Do you wonder how it got this way?
I used to be that way. I was finding fault right and left. Our baby was a ...
Views: 826 - WHAT IS EMOTIONAL ABUSE? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from narcissism curedCan you tell the difference between selfish behavior, innocent forgetfulness or lack of social skills and outright intentional Emotional Abuse? All people have need for social support, interaction, loving kindness and cooperation from their community. We are also responsible for our own actions ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - The Secret to Understanding Stress - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Sakthivel PerumalWith all that is going on in the world today, stress levels can reach all time highs. Inflation, recession, crime, companies in trouble, layoffs and the list goes on. If you dwell on any of these you can worry yourself into physical exhaustion. It is difficult not to focus on these things. ...
Views: 825(2 votes) - What vision Do You Have For The Future After Your Anxiety Disorder? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Dennis SimsekLet me ask you something, do you have a CLEAR vision of how your life will look when you fully recover from your anxiety disorder? If not, don’t expect things to change too much in the near future (painful but true). How will your relationships with your loved ones and co-workers look? How will ...
Views: 825 - 5 Effective Ways to Improve Your Mental Health This Summer - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Misty JhonesWhen we think of summer, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the beach, melting ice cream at a fair, and endless barbecues at a family house. While true, there’s more we should embrace in summer rather than just the warm weather. Besides having fun in the sun, your emotional well-being ...
Views: 824 - African Americans and Depression: Benefits You Gain When Taking Action to Get Help - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from Tanisha HerrinIn recent years, more focus has been placed on mental health stigma as it relates to blacks dealing with mental health issues. While efforts are being made to raise awareness about what has held blacks back from addressing personal issues about mental health, the topic is still a problem in the ...
Views: 824 - What Causes Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2019 from Jhon HazzUsually in our adolescence, we are exposed to many sudden and inexplicable mood swings as a result of our body undergoing various hormonal changes that prepare us for adulthood. Aside from increased social pressures, the onset of menstruation, for example, introduces adolescent girls to ...
Views: 824 - The Emotional Price Of Back Pain? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2007 from Margaret McCrawHave you been in a funk, not understanding the reason for your bad moods and lack of energy? Are you isolating yourself from others because you never know how you will feel from moment to moment? Have you noticed that friends and family members have backed away from spending time with you? Is ...
Views: 823 - 10 Depression-Blasters for Overcomers - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Mario ProiettiHave you ever fought a battle with depression? I've had my battles with mental misery and it's no fun! It's incredibly difficult trying to succeed in your business or in building relationships when depression has you cowering under its torrential rains of gloom. When you're depressed it takes ...
Views: 822 - Improve Your Life Now - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomPlease only come to us about this job vacancy if you are seriously interested and are able to give us at least ten hours each week... there is no expense to you and you do not need any relevant work experience but you do need to be the sort of person who hurts when others hurt and who is able to ...
Views: 821 - IS LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY SAFE FOR WEIGHT LOSS? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from jenny leousTechnological progression in modern times has flipped the community benefit down in all the job areas. Like healthcare research, this used to be the hardest thing to do have now become relatively simple these days. Laparoscopic surgery treatment features dealings within the abs or pelvic space, ...
Views: 819 - Ron Eisner Releases Perfect Lover - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2021 from Ian MonroeRon Eisner is an Israeli-American singer, songwriter, producer who is a mix of Michael Buble, Leonard Cohen, and Willie Nelson, and is releasing his new single "Perfect Lover” on 3/19/2021. Eisner’s music is deeply rooted in traditional American songwriting and his genre hopping tendencies ...
Views: 819 - The Purpose Of Depression (And Why You Should Listen To It Rather Than Trying To Dull It With Drugs) - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Andrea KnollWhen I first came to Los Angeles over a decade ago, the city's love for psychiatrists was already a longstanding joke. And when Prozac and its ilk first arrived on the scene they were hailed as miracle pills that would bring instant happiness to the metropolis' two-hundred buck an hour couch ...
Views: 817 - WHAT IS STRESS and how you can Stress Less - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Gael DrumStress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. Stress is a psychological and physiological response we have when faced with challenging situations. Our brain becomes alert and the body produces normal healthy stress chemicals ...
Views: 817(2 votes) - Are You Depressed? Take the Quizzes - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. “Am I depressed?” You’re not the first person to ask the question. Usually when you have been crying for days or have been in no mood to do anything, you immediately think you have fallen into a state of depression. To know if you do, your ...
Views: 814 - Is Your Lifestyle Causing Stress and Anxiety? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Abigail FranksAlthough there are many types of anxiety, the majority of us at one time or another suffer from general anxiety which makes us feel anxious and worried about what's on our mind. Although it's considered normal to feel anxious or worried at times, general anxiety is characterized by excessive or ...
Views: 813 - What Depression Symptoms Should You Look Out For? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Dan MichealsDepression is a big concern for millions of people. They don’t just suffer from the normal depression that you get when something out of the ordinary happens; it is much more than that. Many people stay depressed everyday of their life. Most of the time they don’t even know why they feel so bad ...
Views: 812(2 votes) - Helping Depression Through Kind Words From ULC - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Amy LongWith the holidays upon us, the Universal Life Church Seminary has responded to the growing needs of the public for spiritual guidance and support. At this time of year, many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, as well as money problems due to our economy. Many people have nobody ...
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