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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Causes And Cures Of Imbalanced Brain Chemistry In Anxiety Disorders And Depression. - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from James O'NeillAnxiety and Depression is caused by an imbalance of brain chemistry. Symptoms are normally dealt with by drugs, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) like Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft) and Fluoxetine (Prozac). Little do doctors tell you that imbalances in brain ...
Views: 1196 - Is My Child Depressed? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveNot many people recognise the degree of the sad extent of depression in young people. Juvenile depression is largely assumed to be a relatively atypical thing. In reality though, childhood anxiety and depression is one of the most persistent problems in our community today. When full-blown ...
Views: 1650 - About Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveDepression by definition is a mental illness that is usually characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy. Of course when one person is moping all the time and just generally hating the world around him or her, doesn't mean that it's depression. It is when this kind of behaviour ...
Views: 1493 - Signs Of Depression - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveThere are times in just about everyone's life when the question, "Am I suffering from depression?" emerges. The mere fact that you are asking yourself this question though isn't necessarily a reason to search for a prescription for an antidepressant. Clinical depression can be distinguished ...
Views: 1231 - Depressed Children - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveIt is not infrequent for parents to deduce behaviour in their child as a passing stage, considering how fast fads seem to come and go through out childhood and adolescence. However it is important to recognize that while they may not be able to take part in the world as an adult they are just as ...
Views: 1314 - Depression During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveIn contemporary Western societies pregnancy is considered delightful, and all women are understood to be joyfully happy and at ease with their dreams of motherhood ultimately being realised. Nevertheless, while this picturesque interpretation exists, the reality remains that, no matter how ...
Views: 1339 - In the News: Antidepressants Don't Work - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Teresa ShenDepression is a serious condition affecting millions of people. Prozak and other drugs in the same class have been used by some 40 million people world wide. That represents earnings of tens of billions of dollars for producer Eli Lilly. Now, there is evidence that these drugs don’t work. ...
Views: 999 - Overcoming Depression - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from John TubioloWhy are so many people depressed or unhappy with their life? I believe that it is because we have become a culture of negativity. Somewhere along the way our focus has changed from what is and could be to a very negative what should have been. This way of thinking has taken a very firm hold in ...
Views: 1328 - Depression - Symptoms And Causes Of Depression - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Peter HutchResearch shows that depression runs in families and that some people inherit genes that make it more likely for them to get depressed. Not everyone who has the genetic makeup for depression gets depressed, though. And many people who have no family history of depression have the condition. So ...
Views: 758 - Mental Health Conditions Affect All Ages - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Oze ParrotMental health conditions are common in all nations of the world. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, about 26 percent of Americans aged over 18 years are diagnosed with a mental disorder every year. This equates to almost 60 million people. The NIMH has also found that about 6 ...
Views: 1041 - 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: 932 - Can A Neurotransmitter Imbalance Be Causing Your Mood Problems? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Integrative Psychiatry Inc.Neurotransmitters are powerful chemicals that regulate numerous physical and emotional processes such as cognitive and mental performance, emotional states and pain response. Virtually all functions in life are controlled by neurotransmitters. Interactions between neurotransmitters, hormones, ...
Views: 4754 - 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: 799 - Antidepressants – The Truth - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Dorothy NeddermeyerFinally, the truth is revealed about antidepressants. Lead researcher, Professor Irving Kirsch from the Psychology department at the University of Hull, said, "The difference in improvement between patients taking placebos and patients taking antidepressants is not very great. This means that ...
Views: 2098(3 votes) - Depression - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Peter samsWhy Did the Great Depression Occur? Economists still cannot agree on what caused the Great Depression. Most however have agreed that it was a combination of events and decisions that came into play that caused the Great Depression. It has been suggested that people who tend to get depressed ...
Views: 720 - Meditation Can Help Depression - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWASHINGTON (AP) People who tend to the elderly, change diapers, and serve up food and drinks have the highest rates of depression among U.S. workers. Overall, 7 percent of full-time workers battled depression in the past year, according to a government report . . . When we work with old people, ...
Views: 664 - 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: 815 - 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: 936 - Combating Depression Naturally And Simply! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Erleen TiltonIn today's world, there are many who suffer from depression and other emotional disorders, and it is truly astounded to see the many individuals who are on depression medications. Recently an individual came back home after living two years in a South American country. He was amongst people ...
Views: 2945 - Depression - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Depression is a "whole-body" illness, involving your body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal ...
Views: 1230 - How To Overcome Depression - Dealing With Depression Successfully - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Dr John AnneThere are situations in a person’s life where isolation and lack of happiness is experienced. Depression is a condition where a person feels bored and miserable. This feeling can be troubling particularly when a person seems so low and cannot conquer the obstructions that he is ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - 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: 835 - 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: 865 - "Anger And Depression: What's The Connection?" - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Merri Ellen GiesbrechtMore than we’d like to admit, anger and depression are often related. Dr. Paul Meier of Meier Clinics once reported that approximately 15,000 Americans come in one week to the Minirth Meier Clinics for insight-oriented therapy. Of all the depression cases, he finds that 95% are depressed ...
Views: 2626 - Eliminate Self-Sabotage with NLP - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Devin HastingsHave you ever said or felt that one of the following statements is true about you? “How come I can’t lose weight” (control my temper/get up on time/or whatever). “What’s wrong with me? I know I shouldn’t do that.” “I must be sabotaging ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - Is Brain Surgery The Cure For Depression? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Michael CohenThis week the Daily Mail published an article on Deep Brain Stimulation that entails two holes being drilled into your skull and then the brain being stimulated with electrodes. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=512373&in_page_id=1774 Is this ...
Views: 2695 - Am I Depressed? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieDepression is experienced by a lot of us. Sometimes it’s situational (job lay off), sometimes it’s related to past issues (e.g. childhood) and for others it’s hereditary. When you have situational depression something unexpected has happened over which you feel you have no control, i.e. death ...
Views: 1157 - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) & Light Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetTwo types of seasonal affective disorder have been identified: winter SAD and summer SAD - winter SAD being far more common. Characteristic is a reduction in mood and/or energy during periods of reduced hours of sunshine and daylight (even during the summer). Common symptoms include ... Two ...
Views: 1331(8 votes) - Are You Suffering From Depression? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Dale GormanThere are few who will go through life completely untouched by depression, with the majority affected either directly through personal experience, or indirectly by having someone close to them such as their partner, child, friend or another family member suffer. The experience of depression, ...
Views: 653 - After The Holidays-fighting The blues - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from MARK SMITHNow the excitement and rushing around for Christmas and New Years are over you may be feeling blue, your energy level may be low. This is not uncommon. Most of us have been so busy trying to get everything done and now it is over some of us, especially the older ones, have to push our selves to ...
Views: 1080 - Niagara Spa Facial Massage Beauty Clinic Chakra - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Bobby CharlesNiagara Falls in Toronto is very much famous for its natural beauty. A great number of tourists often come to this area of Niagara Falls to enjoy the beauty of nature. Like its fantastic climate and nature, the spas are seemed to do well in this region. Lets have a quick look on the spas of the ...
Views: 747 - Overcoming Depression With Stress Management Hypnosis - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Richard KuhnsDepression can be hell. Basically three scenarios contribute to depression. The first is an identity crisis. Example: John, my client, (referred to me by his doctor), sheepishly looked at me and said, "I just can't get the energy to get up from bed in the morning. As I look at my 90 yr. old ...
Views: 1616 - Cutting And Emo Are Not Intrinsically Related - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2007 from Christopher DanielsonEmo and Cutting Cutting is something that has come to many people’s attention in recent years for the wrong reasons. Although people have been engaging in self-harm behavior, such as cutting, for decades, it has only recently been thrust into the spotlight, usually under the guise of an ...
Views: 5477(2 votes) - 'I Sit On The Bus And Look For Vantage Points To Jump From' - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Michael CohenSarah*, a client who was diagnosed with Clinical Bi-Polar Depression turned round during her RaphaYad Bioenergy Healing Treatment session and said: “There was something small I forgot to mention. I usually travel around London on double-decker buses. I always sit up top so that I can look ...
Views: 1461 - 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: 911 - Defining Depression: Not Just Feeling Down - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Lorraine RoachEveryone has moments in life where they feel down. Sadness, hopelessness and loneliness are entirely natural human emotions and experiencing them is not, in and of itself, evidence of a mental health problem or disorder. In fact, those who are unable to feel lonely or “blue” are probably more ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Holiday Blues NO more! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Cheryl FreiSome of you know that I have suffered from depression at times in my life, and December is a great month for me to either go into that depression and view my life as what could of been, or to view it as what it can be! I thought I would share with you my daily routine that I practice to stay ...
Views: 1209 - Hugs: The Ultimate Antidepressant - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Ronit BarasDepressing news: According to Australian Government statistics, "Everyone will, at some time in their life, be affected by depression, their own or someone else's". Depression statistics * Australian depression statistics are comparable to those of the US and the UK * 15% of the population of ...
Views: 2763 - Depression: Looking For The Flowers - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonAs a small child, even as young as two years old, I felt an overwhelming responsibility to my father. I felt that, although he was physically stronger and certainly older than I, it was up to me to protect him because he was fragile and vulnerable. It was many years later that I learned of my ...
Views: 1194 - Dr. Shoshana Bennett Help With Stress And Depression - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonHypno-Freedom.com is continuing it’s popular “Life Changing Stress Relief Tips and Techniques from the Masters” on Tuesday, November 13 at 6 pm Pacific (9 pm EST). Wendi Friesen was the first expert interviewed about her masterful knowledge of stress relief, and it was a huge ...
Views: 1398 - Identifying The Major Symptoms Of Depression - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sarah TaylorsIn recent years, depression has gained much attention from the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Not only are much research done to study the causes of depression but substantial development costs too have been heavily invested by pharmaceutical companies to produce effective drugs in ...
Views: 785 - Overcoming Depression And Live A Fulfilling Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Pat BosmanIt is possible to overcome Depression without the use of drugs? Yes it is, YOU have to want to have a better life. The decision to change is up to you and you have to make the commiment to take responsibitlity. Depression is one of the most misunderstood illnesses, If you have never had ...
Views: 1782 - That Night With Julie - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Robin Rice"You're Robin Rice?" the young, dark-haired woman asked me. We were in line, signing in for an open mike poetry reading at the local bookstore. I'm not exactly a household name, but as I am an author, some people know of my work. Despite my own "off" mood, which had been in a downward spiral ...
Views: 754 - Holistic Medicine Secrets: Treat Depression Naturally Before Turning To Anti-Depressants - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Lisa HosbeinWith all the stress in this day and age, it is not uncommon for people to experience periods of depression. To deal with this problem, many are taking anti-depressant medication. Doctors are prescribing these drugs for treating symptoms caused by the epidemic of low serotonin in this country. ...
Views: 1337 - The Top 10 Ways To Make Yourself Stressed & Depressed - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from lynn jarrettTHE TOP 10 WAYS TO MAKE YOURSELF STRESSED AND DEPRESSED 1. No life balance The percentage of Americans who are not taking vacations continues to rise. Because of financial stress and needing to do more work in a downsized workforce, personal down time is seen as an option rather than a ...
Views: 6738 - 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: 3215 - Christmas - Healing The Holiday Blues - 10 Top Tips For Turning The Blues Around! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Bernadette Dimitrov aka Mrs ClausThere is a flip side to the much advertised holiday joy, optimism, hope, generosity, peace on earth and good will to all. For some there is a dark side present known as the holiday blues. It can be filled with self criticism, loneliness, self doubt, stress, anxiety and pessimism. The images of ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Feeling Better Now, Step By Step - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreIf you're a happy loving person then it's easy to tell someone else - "Just be happy. Just love yourself. Go ahead. Do it!" But if you're really hurting, or depressed - if you're at the 'low end' of the emotional scale - it's probably just going to increase the hurt or the anger or the ...
Views: 1189 - When Giving Feels Depleting and Receiving Feels Like Obligation - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondYour boss tells you that you did a good job on a project, but it doesn’t please you. It makes you feel that he or she will expect more of you, and you will have to do even better to match those expectations. The praise and recognition was translated into more demands, extra effort and anxiety ...
Views: 1258 - What Causes Depression? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Erica HaughWhat Causes Depression? No-one’s yet figured out the answer. What we do know is: • Everyone is born with a certain vulnerability to depressive illness, which seems to be genetically determined. You are two to three times as likely to suffer depression if someone else in your family ...
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