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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Dear Dr. Romance: What Is Wrong with Me? - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: What is wrong with me? Angry, sad, blah? It's 5 am and I'm still awake. I'm 29, single (I don't mind), I go to school, an ok job, pets. I'm not starving, as long at there's a roof over my head i'm good to go. So many things I really want to do. I get into it then I don't ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - 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: 2133(3 votes) - Transformational Burnout And Meta-Resilience - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Paul MooneyTransformational Burnout and Meta-Resilience Transformational Burnout is the guided experience of embracing Burnout to release Resilience. The transformation that takes place is from an old perception of the self which is unable to cope with the present, to a new realised self which has ample ...
Views: 2127 - Driving a Business Through the Storms of Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carol KivlerA theater veteran named Noel Coward coined the phrase “The Show Must Go On” back in the 50s; but I gave it new meaning in the 90s as it summed up my life better than any other cliché. I was the president of a very successful communications company providing executive coaching and training. I ...
Views: 2122 - Surviving Loss and Thriving Again - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tina TessinaNone of us wants to think about it, but the standard definition of a totally successful relationship is the old, traditional “til death do us part.” Any time we love, whether it’s a life partner, a dear friend, a child, a sibling, a parent or even a beloved pet, we are risking the loss of that ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - Healthy Ways Of Coping With Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayEmotional distress is a part of life and serves a necessary function in terms of alerting us to problems that need to be resolved. Everybody therefore needs to be able to experience and tolerate a certain amount of distress. Trying to avoid unpleasant thoughts and feelings can actually lead to ...
Views: 2114(2 votes) - How Can I Help Depression After A Break Up? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Peter HarrisIf you recognize the signs of depression and feel you have become depressed after experiencing the loss of a relationship break up then it is important that you take steps to treat this problem. Depression is a serious mental illness and should not be left untreated. Here are some things you ...
Views: 2112 - What Are Your Panic Attacks Doing To You? - You Can Eliminate Panic Attacks Once You Know What Causes Them! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Wally BrownIf you have been feeling very anxious for no good reason lately and your anxiety gets really bad all of the sudden, then vanishes and leaves you feeling scared then you are having panic attacks. Panic attacks are like a sudden surge of fear that rushes through your entire body. You can feel ...
Views: 2104(1 vote) - Acquiring a Hopeful Mentality to Combat Depression - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from shaun brownHave you wondered why some people are able to cure themselves from depression and others are not? Even those actively partaking in similar self-helping treatments do not always receive the same results. Some are cured and others remain depressed. After analyzing case histories of depressed ...
Views: 2101 - Building a strong inner life - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Anne SaviolaToday I want to put aside all business and get serious. Yes, there is something I'd like to share with all of you. I know next words are important for developing a inner peace and a steady, stable playground to achieve good motivation for living, working and succeeding. Gain inner peace and ...
Views: 2101 - Yes and No - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Sheryl PaulSometimes an anger surges up in me about how abysmally this culture guides and takes care of its members around transitions. We expect engaged women and men to put on a happy face from proposal through honeymoon, ignoring their innate need to grieve the loss of their singlehood and honor their ...
Views: 2100 - 12 Natural Ways to Absorb More Light to Improve Your Health and Boosting Your Mood - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Kimberly RexThe dark months can create challenges for getting enough sun and Vitamin D. Some issues associated with limited sunlight and Vitamin D3 deficiencies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression, fatigue and other disorders. That’s why full ...
Views: 2099(1 vote) - EMOTIONAL ABUSE : What it is and why it is so important to recognize - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossSticks and stones may break my bones but … bullying and name-calling can emotionally scar me forever. Not the original ending to the classic verse, but probably the more accurate one. It seems that broken bones will heal far more quickly than a battered soul. Does this sound overly ...
Views: 2097 - 7 Self Help Tips For Mild Depression - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from indri hapsariRelaxation from mild depression is plausible! You just need to take observe of those self-help ideas to obtain on your own up from that state. Depression is a psychological situation in which a person's gloomy emotions begin to guide his or her lifestyle inside a downward spiral. An individual's ...
Views: 2096 - Heal Your Memories, and it Will Reduce Your Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2014 from Frank HealyAnxiety is often caused by the lingering effects of negative memories. In this article, you will be given tools to help you identify which memories are unresolved and how you can use simple thinking tools to heal your anxiety. Anxiety takes many forms. It can be a panic attack where you feel ...
Views: 2096 - Definition Of Stress - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Popa WoolseyUnderstanding the definition of stress and overcoming anxiety attack symptoms. Stress is also used for the word anxiety. These words are also used to define what we call certain moods. Moods are normal and natural human emotions and therefore some levels of stress or anxiety are both ...
Views: 2095(1 vote) - Natural Remedies For Anxiety - What Are You Taking To Treat Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Wally BrownYour body has its own system that it uses to deal with illnesses and sickness. Instead of using a traditional medication for anxiety and panic attacks, you could try one of the natural herbs that are available to find some relief. Herbs can offer you a soothing effect for your anxiety ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation: Science and Evidence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Robert HomerIntroduction: Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) is a non-drug treatment used primarily for anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It can be used as a single modality, or in combination with psychotropic medications, psychotherpy, biofeedback, and other therapies. It essentially consists of ...
Views: 2077 - Kick Depression Now-- 5 Steps to Manage Stress and Capture Inner Peace - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Annie LawrenceStress May Be Making You Sick! 90% of all illness in our fast paced society is stress induced. Stress and its armoring begin to feel normal in your body, and the cumulative effects bring chronic illness when not properly released. Everyone has stress, the key is learning effective tools to ...
Views: 2076 - Divorce Stress? Asking for Help During/Following Separation - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellOverworked? Overwhelmed? Divorce can be one of life's most stressful experiences and indeed, starting out again on one's own is about a new kind of Independence. But it’s also a time when friends and loved ones can be a wonderful support network. And even as we are feeling a little lost or ...
Views: 2073 - What are the Negative Impacts of Anxiety Attacks? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownAnxiety is part of the human makeup, it is there to help in dangerous situations and keep us out of harms way. We have all experienced panic inducing situations and as a result physical symptoms such as faster heart rate, trembling hands, increased sweating and shallow breathing can occur. In ...
Views: 2073 - How to Recover from a Bad Day - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryBad days are a part of life. We all have them. No matter how many yoga classes you attend or how smoothly your life runs, you’ll run up against one sooner or later. The secret to thriving is learning how to move forward in spite of bad days, not aiming to never have one (although minimizing ...
Views: 2072 - A Phenomenon - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Teresa JoyceI sit here once more at my computer, with a jumble of thoughts that have been dancing around in my head for some days now. It has taken me until now to find the inspiration, and to really think about the concept surrounding this Phenomenon. We have all been in a position where we have felt ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - Transform Your Life By Understanding The Chakra System - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Rishma PetragliaWhat are chakras? Chakras are energetic spinning wheels which reside in the spiritual body. Each chakra represents a different emotional layer. When you have thoughts and feelings which are negative they can get stored inside of your spiritual body and chakras. When your chakras are filled with ...
Views: 2063(2 votes) - 7 Proven Steps to Overcoming the Symptoms of Depression - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Dave KanofskyI had suffered from the symptoms of clinical depression for 35 years. Believe me it was no party. In fact there were times during those 35 years when I thought I was going to go completely out of mind. Although there are many different types of depression, clinical depression by far is the worst ...
Views: 2058(3 votes) - Regression - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Teresa JoyceThis subject was something that I really had trouble getting my head around, why would anyone revisit a point in their life where it spelt nothing but pain and suffering. Why the hell would I ? A place you would think that your own consciousness would crawl over hot coals to keep you from ...
Views: 2057(1 vote) - Is Your Herbal Remedy Working For Your Anxiety And Panic Attacks - Have You Tried These 2 All-Natural Remedies? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Wally BrownYou have choices when it comes to treating your anxiety. You can choose to take a medication from the local pharmacy, which can be at times dangerous, or you can try a natural remedy. Many natural remedies for anxiety work well for a lot of people, and they have a more natural of an effect on ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Dysthymia (Chronic Depression) and Codependency - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Darlene LancerDysthymia or chronic depression is a common symptom of codependency; however, many codependents aren’t aware that they’re depressed. Because the symptoms are mild, most people with chronic depression wait ten years before seeking treatment.Dysthymia doesn’t usually impair daily functioning, but ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - Getting A Good Night's Sleep Through Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Allison PescosolidoSleep is one of our most precious resources. It is vital to our health and well being. Just as we need food for energy, we need sleep to relax and recharge. During sleep the body renews its energy, releases growth hormones, and heals. In times of extreme relationship stress, especially in ...
Views: 2051 - How to Survive a Depression - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Rita Bigel-CasherHow to Survive a Depression An individual may at times experiences a sense of feeling down which can be a form of depression, especially if it lasts for an extended period of time. If this mood is atypical, it may reflect an extreme reaction to everyday problems, during a particularly difficult ...
Views: 2051 - An Educator's Dyslexia Story - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Paul FletcherI have often been dismayed when hearing about chilren as young as 6 being given the psychotropic drug Ritalin because they have ADHD. So when I asked a good friend of mine who tutors young kids for a living what this was all about, what she said about this made me even more perplexed as to why ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Curing a Mental Illness like Depression or Neurosis through Dream Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Christina SponiasDream interpretation according to the scientific method is like a surgical operation inside your psyche. You see what exists inside your brain, and you understand how the content of the different sides of your brain determine your behavior. This vision transforms you into a doctor because you ...
Views: 2050 - Logged In: Video Games & Mental Illness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerVideo games have become a large part of society today. While once considered a past-time for nerds, in recent years they have become mainstream, incorporating popular culture, movies, tv shows and sports in a way that appeals to the masses. From computers to consoles to games and apps on phones ...
Views: 2048 - Memories: Keep The Good - Forget The Bad - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Grampa KenMany past experiences understandably have a great influence on our lives and how we are feeling right now. Sometimes that feeling is very low or painful. The good news is that in recalling past events we can select the feel good stories and feel good. It may take some practice but with a bit of ...
Views: 2048(2 votes) - A Formula for Happiness and Low Depression Discovered: Study Finds That Learned Happiness Quotient (HQ) Factors Predict Happiness with 75% Accuracy - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Tom StevensIn a world where so many people are facing difficult circumstances, what can they do to overcome negative emotions and find happiness? For decades psychologists have been identifying key factors associated with happiness and with depression. However, researchers have rarely looked for a ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - Can Losing Weight Still Leave You Feeling Depressed? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from James WoolleyMany people assume that if they can manage to lose a decent amount of weight, they will automatically feel a lot happier and will be more content. However as many people have discovered for themselves over the years, it doesn't always work out this way. In some instances you can still feel ...
Views: 2042(1 vote) - Why People Get Depressed at Christmas and What to do About It - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Ray WilliamsWe are told that Christmas, for Christians, should be the happiest time of year, an opportunity to be joyful and grateful with family, friends and colleagues. Yet, according to the National Institute of Health, Christmas is the time of year that people experience the highest incidence of ...
Views: 2036(3 votes) - Anxiety Attack Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Popa WoolseyLearn how to heal anxiety attack symptoms which be defined as an over whelming rush or surge of anxious or negative feelings of emotional stress, which could later develop into depression. Here again emotional stress is very similar to anxiety symptoms and stress is revealed by the ...
Views: 2034(2 votes) - Preventing Suicide and the 17 Year Apology - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorIt began one night my senior year in high school. One of my best friends dropped me off at another friend's house after work. Holly and I used to be inseparable. We did everything together, and now she had recently met a guy and started seriously dating him. Now, I never saw her. So this was a ...
Views: 2032 - LOSSES OF DIVORCE: LETTING GO and MOVING ON - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerEven if you wanted the divorce, it entails loss. Aside from the ending of the relationship with your spouse, you may be losing your home, time with your children, in-laws, extended family, and even friends. There are inevitable financial losses, loneliness, a change of lifestyle, imagined ...
Views: 2028(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Stress Relief and Moving Forward - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiRoot Cause of Stress Stress is due to uncertainty (about future or about way to proceed), which comes from lack of clarity on current situation. It can be financial or work related, it can be about big business decisions, it may be due to poor communication with people or a ...
Views: 2027(5 votes) - Massage Therapy and Improving Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Unknown UnknownWhen you hear the term “addiction”, you might think of drugs, extreme sports participation, Fanatics of sports teams, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, egocentric disorders (narcissism, etc), or stalking behaviors. Chemical imbalances attribute a large portion of the root of mental diseases that ...
Views: 2021(1 vote) - Why is Chocolate so special - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Flower n FernsSandra Boynton, a famous American humorist once said, Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate. You can laugh on that, but it’s true! When in doubt about what to gift and how to gift, come to Flower n Ferns and click on chocolates! The exquisite chocolates melt in ...
Views: 2019(1 vote) - Massive Brain Drugging of Children Now Underway - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Byron RichardsGet ready for generation Z (Z for zombie). The brains of a generation of children are now being fried by fraudulent brain drugs. Antidepressants are now the number one prescription in America – and our children are the target market. If you want to save money on health care, especially ...
Views: 2017(4 votes) - Learning to Forgive Your Mother - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from patsy yustenIt'll Take Dyin' to Get It Done Story of a 40 Year Forgiveness Sideways, in the back, running away, standing still and about any other way one could get it, I did. Don't be confused here. We're talking mental abuse-not physical, so relax. Messing with the mind is not such a biggee. No one ...
Views: 2015 - 7 Fail Safe Ways to Help Your Clinically Depressed Spouse - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dave KanofskyBattling intense depressive episodes is never an easy task. While each episode may vary in frequency and severity, one thing is for certain, your spouse will be left physically and psychologically exhausted and so will you, especially if you've been through a number of those episodes with your ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - Grief into Depression - Issues in Senior Bereavement - Why Can’t Mom Just ‘Snap Out of It’? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Gabriela BrownLast year, I received a call from Sharon, the adult daughter of a potential client, Bette. Her father, Burt, had passed away a little over a year ago from an extended battle with cancer and Bette had been his primary caregiver. Until his passing, Bette was mobile, energetic and rarely sick. ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits (Part II) - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesIn the first part of this article: Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits I discussed some general facts about what mental health is, why it is important and provided a short, simplified description of depression. In this part I would like to focus more on the healthy ...
Views: 2003(5 votes) - The Angry drunk & The Bed wetter - How Emotions can make you sick - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Clara CohenMany people when drinking turn into someone else. Some become more flirty, others laugh a lot, or fall asleep (That would be me), but quite a few become angry. Growing up in France, wine was the drink of choice. My next door neighbor was an angry drunk. He used to come home from the bar, and ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Depression and the Sensitive at Heart - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Friedrich AsenThere are beautiful people out there, sensitive and tender at heart. One thing they often have in common: they suffer from low self esteem, depression and the like. Many times they work in the social field, but they may come from any occupation. Often they feel not to fit into society at all. ...
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