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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- How To Get Help For Depression - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Roberto SediciasMany people struggle with depression on a daily basis. Sometimes depression can be an ongoing thing in someone’s life, something that never seems to be relieved, present in every situation and social interaction. Other times, it follows a traumatic event or some kind of occasion, like a break up ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - 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: 3751(1 vote) - How to help a depressed friend or loved one - by Only one in five people suffering from mental disorders seeks help and yet broaching the subject with a loved one can be difficult for many reasons. Since May is Mental Health Month, this is a good opportunity to bring out in the open this often taboo subject. The fear of being told to "mind ...
Views: 7262(2 votes) - How To Treat Depression In Men Permanently - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression in men is often different than depression in women because men react to their own depression differently. Men typically do not respond well to feeling out of control of their own emotions. This causes them to become aggressive or easily agitated. They may go into a rage with little or ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - 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: 3688(1 vote) - Letter to A Discouraged Boy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Terri Marie(I wrote this letter while I was writing my hero columns to a boy who had just been badly burned and was very discouraged.) Dear Precious One, My friend told me what happened to you. That must have really hurt and I'm sure you have been wondering why all this has happened to you. ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Love And Despair: Recovering From A Break-Up - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Ken FieldsWhen we are in love, the world is golden and nothing gets us down. When we are out of love, we are desperate to regain those feelings we had while in love. The desperation can be so intense, we find ourselves thinking and doing things we would be ashamed to tell our best friend. The excitement ...
Views: 9450(1 vote) - Major Depression and Family - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldMajor Depression and Family While most people have experienced a period of feeling down or blue, those who experience major depression experience a far more profound sense of feeling overwhelmed by dread and despair. Their feelings may be independent of, somewhat dependent upon and at times ...
Views: 1634(1 vote) - Managing Sadness and Depression - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Jessica Blalock, Ph.D.Everyone has felt sad or down at some time in their life as a result of life events such as a move to another city, loss of a job, medical reasons, etc. This is a normal part of life and it happens to all of us. Everyone has felt sad or down at some time in their life as a result of life ...
Views: 3878(1 vote) - Mental Health Treatment: Is The NHS Letting You Down - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayThere are more people on capacity benefits due to mental health problems than the total number of unemployed people on job seekers allowance. By 2030 depression will be the world’s most common illness according to the World Health Organisation. As evidence suggests that Cognitive Behavioural ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - NANO Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Doug HaywardThink of NANO Yoga as taking a bath or a shower for the inside of our body. However often you take a regular bath or shower is how often you do NANO Yoga. Daily would be great; however, that is not always possible. Skipping a day or two does not ruin it. 'Just as nanotechnology has the ...
Views: 4041(4 votes) - Natural To Depression Relief Using Essential Oils - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Melodie KantnerIt seems more and more people are struggling with depression these days. Many people, like me, would rather get relief from depression symptoms using natural methods. I have found therapeutic grade essential oils to be very helpful in elevating the mood and lifting me out of depression. ...It ...
Views: 3199(2 votes) - Natural Alternative Remedies to Prescription Antidepressants - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Tess Thompson5-hydroxytryptamine or 5HT, widely known as serotonin, is a neurotransmitter that has a wide-ranging influence over emotional behavior. It also plays a role in metabolism and stimulating vomiting. There are also suggestions that indicate its role in inducing cell division. Although it is present ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Natural Approaches in the Treatment of Depression and Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Mina NazemiOur understanding of the significant health benefits associated with fish oil supplementation has come a long way since scientists’ original discovery, back in the 1950s, that cod liver oil was a rich source of health-giving fatty acids. Researchers have since moved onto the next phase of ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Natural Ways to Overcome Depression, Anxiety and Memory Loss - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Kathleen BarnesDepression, anxiety, panic, obsessions, addiction and memory loss are problems faced by an increasing number of people. Friends, family and sadly, even doctors, often tell you that self-discipline, “getting over it,” or long-term psychotherapy are the ways to kick these mind-states. They will ...
Views: 9233(1 vote) - Never Give Up - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Krystal KuehnLife can be hard, unfair, painful, and confusing. Sometimes it is overwhelming and we feel defeated. We may face situations that we do not think we can overcome and we just want to give up. We may lose faith and give up on ourselves, on others, and sometimes on life itself. Following are ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - Omega 3 fatty acids may help lower the risk for depression - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Edwin BartolomeA diet high in omega 3 fatty acids may help lower the risk for developing depression, various studies have found. This essential fatty acid is believed to enable the neurons in the brain and the nervous system to communicate properly with each other, potentially lowering the risk of ...
Views: 1178(2 votes) - Online Mindfulness Psychotherapy and Counseling for Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongAgoraphobics and those with social anxiety and shyness issues are often searching for more self-help tools and strategies to help them better manage their anxiety. Often, they are highly motivated to overcome their anxiety, but are afraid of venturing out of their safe zone. Online counselling ...
Views: 2324(4 votes) - OVERCOME NEGATIVE REPETITIVE THINKING.... USING "THOUGHT-STOPPING" - by I found this information in two separate sites the day i tried it...and within 24 hours i was feeling 30-40% improved in my depression...as i kept doing the "exercise" for the next two or three days i found that i stopped a bad habit i had all my life..that i was not even concious of....i was ...
Views: 12287(3 votes) - Overcome Stress... And Save Your Life! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Kay PattersonYou may be thinking that the title of this article is too dramatic... But in actual fact it's extremely accurate! Any Doctor will tell you that chronic stress conditions lead to thousands of serious illnesses and deaths every single year. A situation that appears to worsen as the pressures of ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Overcoming low grade Depression - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Shaun DavisFreedom from Depression By Shaun Davis It is estimated that more than 3/10 have suffered or will suffer from depression at some time in there lives, the problem with low grade depression is that often those suffering from it don’t actually know that they have a problem and therefore don’t seek ...
Views: 7560(1 vote) - Perfectionism Can Kill - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhitePerfectionism can kill you. Bold statement. Sad but true. The frenetic obsession to have the perfect body is literally killing some people. A nose job or a face lift isn't enough. Once that's done, then the boobs, lips, hips along with every wrinkle must be enhanced, puffed, sucked out, ...
Views: 2984(1 vote) - Precious to the Divine - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Jim BarkerI was highly inspired by a client that consulted with me last night. At one point I said to her, "Accept the fact that you are worthy and precious to the Divine! Cultivate a humble yet profound acceptance of the Divine. Allow that divine presence to fully inhabit you, call you, inspire you, ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Psychotherapy which helps to get rid of illness - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Reela JhaIndividual psychotherapy can help people overcome the fear of taking risks in life. To obtain important goals in life, individuals must take calculated risks. However, many people focus on failing to reach the goals they want, or they are afraid of the unknown consequences of failing. People are ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Replenishing Your Soul! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Trudy-Ann EwanWhen our mind, heart and body are tired, our Soul will feel drained. Sometimes we push ourselves too much and we forget the natural state of who we are. That’s fine as long as we remember at some point and bring ourselves back in alignment. You can do that by taking a time out from the everyday ...
Views: 5311(1 vote) - Seasonal Depression - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockFebruary is considered the most depressing month of the year. The festivities of the holidays are over and there is no break in the weather for what seems like forever! This combination of decreased sunlight and bitter weather conditions helps manifest depressive feelings in many people. Our ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Signs & Symptoms of a Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Natalia RiaWorldwide, political, economical, environmental and social events are taking place that are changing the way we think, feel and perceive our world as well as relate to one another. Change is in the air, on a collective and an individual level, both of which mirror one another. A mass ...
Views: 10072(1 vote) - Spring Cleanse an Area of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Carrie SabaSpring is the perfect time of the year to clean out, whether it is cleaning out the clutter in your home with spring cleaning or cleaning out the toxins in your body with a spring cleanse. Spring is a time of growth and renewal as we transition from the darker days of winter to the brighter days ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Stress Relief Starts With Understanding What Causes Stress - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonWhat causes stress? Most people searching for stress relief don't know what is causing their stress. Whenever I ask people what causes stress in their life, they will usually say "this person" or "that experience". Both answers are wrong. Those things are just external events. It is how the ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Strive to be Happy – Twelve Powerful Secrets on how to. - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Esther Yiyi LamnyamI received an early morning call from someone in a not so happy place recently. From time to time we will encounter situations that steal our joy in this journey of life. Sometimes it is hard to get out of that mood. There are a few tools to get one out of a not so happy place. I’ll give you ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Suicidal Ideations - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockAlthough suicide is a fairly heavy topic and conjures up all kinds of negative images, nevertheless it should be talked about, however briefly within this scope. When deciding what aspects to cover with this topic, and there are many, I decided to talk about risk assessment. One of the most ...
Views: 1930(2 votes) - Surrogacy and Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sharon LaMotheThe Third Party- Surrogacy and Postpartum Depression Intended Parents have several concerns before, during and after they have a baby through surrogacy. Some, but not all, have a great relationship with their surrogate and worry how she is going to react once the baby is born. Is she going to ...
Views: 3185(2 votes) - Take Control of the Thoughts that are Controlling You - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from James HendrixWe all have thoughts that seem to take on a life of their own in our heads. For some of us they are negative, destructive thoughts that have been with us since childhood. Dad may have called you bird legs or a teacher in frustration said you were stupid. What they said not only stuck but was ...
Views: 1444(5 votes) - The 1st CBT Session - What To Expect - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayYour Psychologist will offer you weekly (50 minute). Your treatment will begin with a period of assessment which will last between 1-3 sessions. Here you will be able to discuss in detail the problems that have led you to seek therapy. Your Psychologist will also ask you more general questions ...
Views: 4597(1 vote) - The Black Dog of Depression - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Evin DalyOften overlooked and seldom detected, even by our close friends, this monster skulks amongst us daily. It is attracted to those susceptible to its influence, into whom it burrows like a worm, while normal people suffer nothing more than an occasional glancing blow. Churchill called it his ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - The Gift of Depression and a Chinese Medical Viewpoint - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Linda Joy StoneDepression seems to be affecting millions today, with anti-depressant medication becoming the most widely prescribed drug. In the past, this emotional state was referred to as melancholy, feeling mournful, gloomy or in grief. My Mac thesaurus lists “doldrums, down cycle, rut, apathy, boredom, ...
Views: 1713(2 votes) - The Herbal Treatment of Pain - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Karen VaughanPain is a huge topic. Pain can come from trauma, pressure on nerves, from the wear and tear of osteoarthritis, inflammation due to allergens or pollutants that can set off autoimmune reactions, low Vitamin D status, expanding cartilage under weak bones (osteomalacia), retained placentas, ...
Views: 4028(2 votes) - The Legacy of Suicide - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Evin Daly“The paper called it suicide A bullet from a .45 Nobody cared and nobody cried Don't that make you feel sad" Thin Lizzy. Suicide. 1975 Have you ever sat in a chair, detached, dejected, in crushing despair? Your life; meaningless. Your head filled with self-loathing. Numb, your insides are ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - The Mechanics of Depression - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Michael Sean Symonds:There is no entity who is separate from depression or for that matter any sensation or state that may arise in awareness ~ label it what you may. There is no one who is depressed, angry, jealous, afraid, confused, clear or joyful. To explain; a sensation arises in awareness that is captured ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - The Moment of Desperation - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I wanted to talk about that moment of desperation. In that moment of desperation, there comes a change, an inner change. Some people do not welcome change, they are resistant to it. Some people are just too comfortable with the way things are; they can only see the negative side to making a ...
Views: 2515(1 vote) - 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: 914(2 votes) - The Recession and the Expats in Spain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThe recession is now over two years old and I met a friend in the radio station who was then running a restaurant. He is also a Music Hall buff and he entertained his restaurant guests across the alley from the restaurant in a small Music Hall. Barry Britten, my friend,had a thriving business ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - The Spanish Bailout and the Euro Crisis - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Vincent TreacyIt might be difficult to immediately associate the current Eurozone crisis with Health and Fitness and Mental Health but certainly not with Money, Career Planning and Retirement issues. Hardly a day goes by without the crisis deepening and Greece or now Spain ready to implode in the financial ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - The Top Ten Reasons the Majority of People Are Bored and Unfulfilled - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Dennis SimsekHave you perfected the part of you that puts on a happy face for people so they don't realize how unhappy you are? Have you resigned yourself to the idea that, even though you want so much more in your life - better friendships, increased energy, time for yourself and your family - you will ...
Views: 5860(4 votes) - Treating Depression in Children & Teens – Family Therapy - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Tess ThompsonThere is a vast difference between depression in children and adults. Most of the time, parents do not notice emotional health in children. Diagnosing depression in children is also more complicated than diagnosing depression in adults. The physician needs to interview the parents to understand ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Understanding Depression In Order To Deal With It - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Sawas DeeDepression, being depressed – terms used exaggeratingly today, which in medical and psychological term, mean something far worse. It’s natural for a person to feel sad, especially if something unpleasant has happened in the recent days, but such feelings usually pass away in a couple of days. ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Using EFT with the Depressed Client - Collapsing Anger - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Forrest SamnikMost are familiar with the saying, “Depression is anger turned inward”. In my opinion, this is an over simplified statement. Many factors can come into play in the development of depression. However, unresolved anger should always be explored when a client presents with depression. Before ...
Views: 2467(2 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: 3357(4 votes) - What Are the Symptoms to Be Watched for to Determine If You Are Suffering From Depression? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Danica Susan"I'm depressed." Does this statement sound familiar to you? The word "depressed" became the generic term used by people in the society referring to their feelings when they are upset or sad. However, the symptoms of depression are more serious than merely feeling blue. In fact, depression ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - What Is Depression? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettDepression is the opposite of happiness. It is one of the most painful and long-lasting negative emotions springing up from your negative belief about yourself. Depression is always a feeling, an emotion, about yourself, not about the outside world or your circumstances in life. Depression is ...
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