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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- 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: 2810(3 votes) - Healthy Eating Fights Depression - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Dawn RowlettThe Holidays are over and we've survived them. We may have put on a couple of pounds, but they can be dropped, if we get back on track. What we are looking at now is the rest of a long winter without the fun of the holidays to keep us occupied. During this time, many people suffer from something ...
Views: 2802 - 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: 2800 - Bipolar, Unipolar Depression, Fibromyalgia & Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Marie JohnsonSome of us are perplexed when we hear the term “Unipolar” Depression. This is a term used to describe “Major Depression” which is different from Bipolar (Manic). This mental state is more understandable if we think of a mood that occurs on a regular basis. For example: Good (Up) or Bad ...
Views: 2794(3 votes) - Where is my Happiness? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Tom CroninOne of the most common questions I get asked as a meditation teacher is "why cant I be happy?" Or "how do I find happiness?" Happiness seems to be one of the most elusive experiences for many people, and yet its always there right inside of us. So what is happiness and where is it ...
Views: 2793(1 vote) - Always Tired? What it Takes to Shift Inner Gears - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteToo pooped to put one more foot in front of the other? Is your favorite part of the day the moment you get to dive into bed and shut the world off for a few hours? Does the mere thought of the days ahead suck the life energy right out of you? I know how that feels. I've been there -- for ...
Views: 2789(1 vote) - Massage and Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMassage & Dieting - Can the weight be rubbed off? Nothing spells relaxation like a massage and relaxing while dieting is essential. Most dieters are changing their eating habits as well as adding physical exercise and massage is the answer for those spent, achy muscles. There are claims ...
Views: 2772 - 5 Happy Events That Can Cause Stress - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Caroline BronteMajor life events can be sources of stress. People can experience a wide range of emotions related to all major life events, even happy ones, and may have trouble processing all of their thoughts and feelings on their own. Experiencing negative feelings about something that you feel should be a ...
Views: 2758 - Beating Midsummer Blues - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixA funny thing seems to happen around this time of year; I've seen it again and again. At a time when we all should be enjoying beaches and barbeques, sunshine and surf, many people's moods seem to turn a bit blue. The summer romance hasn't panned out the way you thought it would, friends are all ...
Views: 2755(3 votes) - Beat Depression Naturally By Boosting Your Happy Hormones - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Angie LewisIf you knew there was a shark swimming next to you in the ocean, what would you do? Most people will hightail it out of the water as fast as they can back to the shore. As a matter of fact no one in their right mind is going to let a shark devour them alive! On the same token we can let food be ...
Views: 2748 - Postpartum Depression - Getting Past The Guilt And Shame - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Jan BayWe are all familiar with the face of extreme postpartum depression. Who could ever forget the highly publicized case of Andrea Yates, the housewife who allegedly suffered from the condition to the point of such mental confusion that she killed her children? In a matter of moments the public ...
Views: 2738 - The Un-Recipe for Success and a Tip From Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was busy in the kitchen this weekend. I had a yen to cook something that would slow-cook in a crock pot. I love how a house smells when there is something yummy getting ready for my tummy. A friend called. She was complaining about her exhausting weekend. Relatives were staying with her. ...
Views: 2738(2 votes) - Diagnosing Depression - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2008 from Tracey LloydDepression can be difficult to diagnose as the depressed person may not wish to admit that they have a problem that needs help. It is estimated that well under half the people who are currently experiencing an episode of depression will seek assistance from medical practitioners. If you ...
Views: 2737 - Do You Have Permission To Grieve Well? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachThough mourning the many losses (broken bonds) across our years is a natural (instinctive) reflex, it can be slowed or blocked. Incomplete or "complicated" grief can promote serious mental, emotional, physical, and relationship problems. Our feelgood, warp-speed society ("Don't Worry - Be ...
Views: 2736 - 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: 2735 - Anxiety And Panic Attacks Will Beat You If You Let Them! - Do You Have To Live In Constant Fear? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Wally BrownAre you having panic attacks? If you are experiencing periods of severe stress in which you feel sick, shaky and super anxious than you likely are. The worst thing about having these panic attacks is that they come on out of nowhere, don't they? And when they do come on, they create a ...
Views: 2732(2 votes) - 7 Tips to Handle Pre-retirement Depression - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. You are already fifty, and as early as now, you are already asking yourself the question, “What will I do when I retire?” Retirement actually causes a lot of stress, and unfortunately, you feel it even before it happens. You become anxious ...
Views: 2726(1 vote) - Don't Let the Blues Get You Down-Try Reflexology! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jacqueline FairbrassWith all the information now available on the adverse side-effects of medical intervention into depressive states many people are looking to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to help. I am often asked about alternate or complementReflexology can aid in treating depressionary practices ...
Views: 2725(6 votes) - Will Owning a Pet Help Reduce Loneliness? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Cecelia BrownThere are many different situations in life that may leave one feeling lonely. Loneliness can be described as feeling cut off from others not by choice, being without company, and being unhappy alone. People may feel lonely because they don’t have a larger social network of friends, family ...
Views: 2718 - Beating Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceBeating depression takes a lot of determination and patience. I recently read an interesting but daft article - yes daft - that stated that people who have severe conditions and illnesses suffer from depression. Well it does not take much to work out that if you are in a lot of pain, or cannot ...
Views: 2695(1 vote) - Depression: An Example of Patient Participation - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Marc LernerWhen a person experiences the negativity of depression, his or her natural reaction is to look for an instant cure. Fortunately, today there exists effective medication for depression, but that doesn’t excuse a conscious patient from actively participating in healing. A study of depression ...
Views: 2681(2 votes) - How To End Depression and Manifest Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Mr Twenty TwentyHey mate, I just read that studies indicate that people who suffer from depression are actually more realistic, than people who are optimistic. Researchers seemed to conclude that those of use who are optimistic are in fact delusional. We tend to think we are better looking, have a better ...
Views: 2674(2 votes) - The Relationship Between Fear, Anxiety, And Depression - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Greg BakerUltimately, all our depression and anxiety are born out of some sort of fear or the realization of a fear. Fear, according to the Bible, brings torment. This article explores the various mental, emotional, and spiritual torments that often lead to depression and anxiety. There is a direct ...
Views: 2673(1 vote) - When Playing Victim is Self Defeating - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldMany of us have encountered the self proclaimed victim, be it a family member, a friend or a work colleague. What never ceases to amaze is that these people make it their life purpose to report to the world of their misfortune or short coming. Granted some people may have incurred a health ...
Views: 2672 - Self Forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -Forgiveness is the only path that leads us out of hell. Forgiveness is letting go. It is surrendering. It is giving up the need to be right. It is finally admitting to yourself that you are open and willing to live your life another way. That way is through the door of forgiveness. If you ...
Views: 2667(4 votes) - "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: 2666 - Beating the End of Summer Blues: 4 Tips for Preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Thriveworks Counseling and Life CoachingWho doesn’t love Fall? As soon as we feel the chill in the air and smell the unmistakable scent of burning leaves, we know that pumpkin carving, football games, and holidays are right around the corner. Still, in the middle of all of the fun times with family and friends, fall does have its ...
Views: 2657(2 votes) - DEPRESSION BECOMES YOU - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2003 from Dave ShieldsHave you ever overheard people talking about couples that have been married for a very long time? One of things often said is how a couple will begin to look alike over time. How and why do you think this occurs? This phenomenon parallels a tea bag being steeped in clear water. After a while ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - How I Found My Way Out of Depression - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Michael TristaneThe power of depression It was like being trapped, it was like I knew I’m lost and I can’t do anything about it. I know everybody says the same things about depression: It’s feeling of hopelessness, people think you’re lazy, you have no energy, you see no point in doing things, you see no way ...
Views: 2650(1 vote) - 10 Habits that Lower Self-Esteem and Cause Depression - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2016 from Darlene LancerWhen our self-esteem is low, which is typical of codependency, we’re at greater risk for depression. Codependency is learned, and so are self-esteem and the beliefs and habits that cause both low self-esteem and codependency. Self-esteem is what we think about ourselves. It includes positive and ...
Views: 2646(2 votes) - Heal Depression by Processing Feelings - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonDenying feelings can create stagnation emotionally and lead to states of depression. Use this handy checklist to assess if you are processing experiences in a way to avoid stagnation and depression. Checklist for Healthy Processing Are you acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects ...
Views: 2644(2 votes) - Ten instant ‘pick-me-ups’ - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Louise Presley-TurnerLife is sometimes like a roller coaster. Ups and downs, with a few hairy bends thrown in for good measure. Not all days are nirvana and life can drag us down from time-to-time. It’s OK to have down days, we all have them and always will. Experiencing the whole array of emotions we’re born with ...
Views: 2642(1 vote) - Healing Anxiety with mindfulness and Experiential Imagery - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongMindfulness as taught in Mindfulness Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation Therapy, is a particular awareness skill that teaches us to be aware of what is happening while it is happening. Through diligent practice, we begin to recognize reactions as they arise form moment to moment throughout ...
Views: 2638(2 votes) - What Do You Have to Be Grateful For? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.Whether it’s a holiday season, or just another miserable day in your life, it might be really hard to find things to be grateful for, especially when times are everything other than the way you would like them to be. There is a reason. The first step in ‘attitude gratitude’ is to realize that ...
Views: 2635 - Troubled Teenagers – Identifying and Dealing With Tough Issues - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Christina BottoTeenagers need help and guidance, but it can sometimes be difficult for parents to recognize when to intervene in their teen’s life. Today’s teenagers face different problems and challenges than those you experienced as a teen. Emotional pain and distress can be expressed in many different ...
Views: 2633(3 votes) - Which One do You Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Robyn WheelerIf you suffer from any form of depression you have two choices. One, you can ask for help from a professional or two, you can live with depression hoping no one will notice and it won't affect your life much. The statistics are staggering. Over 40% of women do not seek help for depression ...
Views: 2626 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 16) - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2622(1 vote) - Panic Attacks and Anxiety: Is Opening Up Worth the Risk? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Bill WhiteWithout a doubt, opening up has always been a toughie for me. Still can be. My issue has always been trust, trying my best to believe that those in whom I might confide will truly listen to all I have to say; and accept it, not necessarily in agreement, without passing judgment. God only knows ...
Views: 2622(2 votes) - 5 Steps for Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearMillions of people struggle with completing goals and overcoming challenges due to the habit of procrastination. In fact, it's one of the most common personal issues that people seek help for. There are several reasons why people procrastinate or avoid tasks. They can range from simple, basic ...
Views: 2618(5 votes) - Chapter One: The Deadly Duo: Depression and Depression Fallout - by Love and depression speak different languages. Every man and woman in a relationship touched by depression comes face to face with this unpleasant truth. Although each believes that he or she is living through a unique situation, the behavior of both parties conforms to a predictable pattern. ...
Views: 2615(1 vote) - Changes Starts Within: The Art of Self- Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Daniel RoseChanges Starts Within: The Art of Self- Hypnosis By Daniel Scott Rose www.advancedcarehypnosis.com The thought of this write- up is to inspire you to seize an achievement on building the life you wish for and to present some essential way on how to make it possible. If you're not at ...
Views: 2611(1 vote) - Meditation and Depression - Meditation is One of the Most Prescribed Remedies For Depression - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Dusty AlanYou hear a lot today about meditation and depression. Meditation, if practiced correctly, can really help you reduce the severity of your depression, or even eliminate it all together. I can honestly say that meditation has helped me cope with depression in the past. While meditation is ...
Views: 2610 - 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: 2602(1 vote) - Exploring the Issue of Self-Harm - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Nathan DanielsThe word "lost" appears on my lower leg, carved out in deep scar tissue. I often forget it's there these days, until I notice someone's eyes travel there, and get stuck. It's obviously self-inflicted, and I know people wonder why I would have done such a thing. It's a strange phenomenon, and I'm ...
Views: 2599 - Unfulfilled? 3 Steps to Discover and Get What You Really Want - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhitePeople look at you and think you’ve got it all together. You have a life that many envy, a career, relationship and the freedom to live an enjoyable life – or at least two out of the three. On the outside you’ve put on a great show. On the inside, not so much. Behind the mask, you feel empty ...
Views: 2595 - Mending the "holes" of depression with Visual EFT - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Maria AnnellH has been suffering from depression for many years. She is incapable of having a job, suffering from panic attacks, stress-related eczemas, nightmares and general apathy (just to mention a few!) Medication has brought some relief, but she dislikes the way it tends to make her feel numb even to ...
Views: 2586(4 votes) - Misdiagnosing Narcissism: Bipolar I Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" The manic phase of Bipolar I Disorder is often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Bipolar patients in the manic phase exhibit many of the signs and symptoms of pathological narcissism - ...
Views: 2582 - Natural Solutions For Depression - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Johann HelfClinical Depression is a mental illness that causes havoc in the lives of millions of people all over the world. Chances are that if you have not personally experienced depression you probably know a friend or family member who has. The effects of depression can be devastating and the treatment ...
Views: 2578 - Natural Remedies For Anxiety Can Help You Find A Path To Better Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Wally BrownIn order to talk about anxiety and panic attacks, it is important to know what an anxiety attack is. Every person gets anxious at different times for different reasons but if it continues beyond what is generally considered to be normal you may be dealing with an anxiety disorder. Something ...
Views: 2577(2 votes) - Depression: Is Self-Awareness An Important Part Of Dealing With Depression? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEveryone on this planet will have experienced physical pain at one point or another, and there is also the chance that they have suffered mentally and emotionally. And although it could be said that there is a greater awareness around the former than the latter, it doesn’t mean that this is ...
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