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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Depression 101: Quick Fixes for Overwhelming Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from New Harbinger PublicationsAt times, everyone experiences emotions so intense that there’s no controlling them or talking ourselves out of them. When the emotions you feel are so overwhelming that you just need to stop what you’re doing and deal with them, here are some tips for what to do. Remember that feeling your ...
Views: 9221(1 vote) - Depression 101: Radical Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from New Harbinger PublicationsMost of the pain of overwhelming emotion is caused by our struggle against feeling the emotion. We fight against our situation, wishing things were different, being disappointed when our expectations aren’t met, and telling ourselves we shouldn’t be upset, depressed, sad, disappointed, or angry. ...
Views: 3421(1 vote) - Depression 101: Two -Minute Reality Check - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from New Harbinger PublicationsThe negative effects of overwhelming emotions often have more to do with our reaction to the emotion than to the emotion itself. If you feel extreme rage and act on that rage by breaking a window or physically assaulting the person you’re angry at, the problem then becomes the damage you’ve ...
Views: 2292(1 vote) - Depression After Surgery - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Toby MartinezQuite a few people experience depression after surgery for a number of reasons. The effects of general anesthesia can last well after surgery as it affects people in different ways. There is no way to predict depression but there are a number of life circumstances that can cause it. Many people ...
Views: 1541(2 votes) - Depression Alternative Treatments That Really Work - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Daniel G. DavisIf you have been suffering from depression for longer than you care to remember, then there is good news for you - this is treatable. You don't have to take prescription medication, and actually, most people with depression find that alternative treatments are a much safer and easier way to ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Depression and Poor Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Kellie HillDepressions Root Causes: Depression can have any number of factors at its root. But some common contributors can be nutritional deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation, stress, biochemical imbalances, smoking, drinking, medications, and even caffeine. A nutrient deficiency can be caused by ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Depression and suicidal moods - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Huishan OhDepression and suicidal moods Have you ever been so depressed, you felt like life was bleak and nobody cared? Sometimes you do not even notice that your behaviour is actually induced due to chemical imbalances in the brain. Counselling could actually help resolve your deep set emotional ...
Views: 2059(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. ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Depression And The Traveler Within Us All - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Shayne and Lori NorthThe road was long, dusty and rough. It went on winding through the forest and was strewn with rocks and ruts, which was hard on the feet. A lone pair of soft leather slippers worn by a tired peasant trod along its path. The road started up a hill, passing under a large oak tree overhanging the ...
Views: 1862(2 votes) - Depression and Women - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Darlene LancerLast year, a study reported that despite the improvement in women's lives, their happiness relative to men has declined since the '70s, when the reverse was true. This held true across racial and socio-economic lines in several industrialized countries. Women's happiness also declines with age. ...
Views: 1967(1 vote) - Depression And Your Overall Emotional Well-Being - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Ramil MorlaMany people all over the world face depression each day. Depression makes individuals experience debilitating sadness that may prevent them from doing actives and living a normal life. Sometimes depression even results in individuals wanting to end their life. If you want to combat depression, ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Depression Does Not Have To Run Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Ramil MorlaIf you can recognize the symptoms of depression and admit to yourself that you may be suffering from it, you have just taken the first step to beating this affliction. Once you overcome depression, you will find out what you've been missing in life. Read this article and reach that level of ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Depression During and After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Daniel G. DavisDepression during and after pregnancy is common but often goes undetected since many of the symptoms of depression are similar to many of the general symptoms of pregnancy such as disturbances in sleep and appetite and low energy. However any woman that notices a link between pregnancy and ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Depression Hurts Everyone Around It - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Zandra SteinbergHave you ever thought about suicide? Have you ever felt like the world would be better off without you in it? Have you ever spent hours crying or lying in bed with your head covered up? Have you cut yourself off from friends and family? Do you spend copious amounts of time alone in your home? ...
Views: 2651(1 vote) - Depression in Children- Causes And Cures - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Priyanka SharmaHave your child suddenly started shouting without any reason, is he or she has started doing poorly at school? Well it can be because your child is suffering from depression. Depression in children has come under light from last few decades only, and still now most of the parents take it as bad ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Depression in Women: Common Causes And Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Jana GoffDepression is a mental disorder that can hamper everything in a person’s life, right from relationships to family life to career. Depression is a serious problem nowadays. The increasing work pressures and the daily stress levels can have negative impacts on human beings. Women are in most cases ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - Depression is Depression - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Robyn WheelerRecently, one of my relatives stated that Dysthymia is nothing more than a mild depression, that I should do my research and I was making a big deal out of nothing. Nothing? Depression is nothing? Here’s why I wrote Born Mad on this rarely talked about disorder: 1. Mild depression can be ...
Views: 3257(1 vote) - Depression is NOT “laziness”, it’s your ignorance and arrogance that’s lazy. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayMany non-fident people will be familiar with depression. In fact, you could very well say that confidence and self-esteem are pretty safe antidotes for depression. — And vice versa. When we’re depressed, we have little faith in our abilities and our future. In our purpose, our entire ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - 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: 2718(1 vote) - Depression May Lead to Parenting Problems, Study Shows - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Jennifer ThomasParents, academicians and experts agree that parenting is one of the most challenging roles of adulthood, says the British Columbia Council for Families (BCCF). Although great attention has always been allotted to understanding the effect of parenting on a child’s development, BCCF observes that ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Depression Treatment through Dream Interpretation - The Meaning of Your Clothes in Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe depression treatment based on dream interpretation is in fact the only one that you can absolutely trust. Jung discovered that our dreams are not produced by our own ignorant minds. All dreams are produced by the wise unconscious mind, which has a mysterious origin. Jung concluded that ...
Views: 2293(2 votes) - Depression Treatment: First step to peace is accepting chaos! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Erick WatsonShe silently saw her daughter amidst laughter, hope, glory and galore of jewels dancing her way to popularity. Then, she wiped the tear that glistened in the corner of her eye, only if all of it was all really as it seemed. She would be so happy for Tara. Tara*’s (name changed) mother, had ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Depression Treatments That Are Natural - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Daniel G. DavisWhen you are suffering from depression, the last thing you really want to do is go out searching for ways to cure yourself. One of the hallmarks of depression is that you don't have initiative and you don't even have a need to try to make yourself better, and that is why finding depression ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - Depression – Causes And Home Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaDepression is a state of mind in which one feels low and shows utter disinterest or rather aversion towards any kind of activities. A depressed person suffers from a melancholy or sadness far exceeding the normal level of sadness or grief. Depression is viewed in the light of psychology, ‘the ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - Depression – it’s not all in the Mind - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Jane HendersonIf you're reading this article, you probably feel depressed, anxious or stressed, or someone close to you is suffering. Maybe you've been looking for a solution to your depression for a long time. The good news is, it's not all in your mind. There is a reason why you feel this way and you can be ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - DEPRESSION... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from John G E FryeAnyone who has been through this will tell you just how incredibly helpless, useless and despairing one can feel. Depression numbs and throws into reverse the will to exist, it instantly takes you out of society and spills you deep into your lowest self, it brings your energy and capabilities ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Depression: The Depths of Hell - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizI remember the days when it took everything I had to get through the next second of my life. I was so far down into that deep dark hole that nothing, not friends, not love, not money, not even my son could pull me out. All I wanted to do was to die, but it was not because I did not want to ...
Views: 4471(2 votes) - Depression: A Risk Factor for Suicide - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Diana Weiss-WisdomLosing a loved one to suicide is devastating for family, friends, and can reverberate through a community. We wonder if we should have seen the signs and if there was anything that we could have done to help them. In the United States today, suicide is the eleventh most common cause of death. ...
Views: 1955(1 vote) - Depression: Is It Easier For Someone To Get Depressed When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has a problem with their car, it can be normal for someone to ask them what is wrong with it. Through asking this question, they might be able to fix the problem for them, or they could tell them to go to a garage and get it fixed. However, even if they were to fix their car, they are ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Depression: the most powerful ways to overcome it - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Anna AparicioThe other day a client told me he had been taking anti-depressants. I didn’t know him to be depressed, so I asked if he had been diagnosed. He said he went to the doctor because he’d been having trouble sleeping and he’d been stressed out, and the doctor prescribed anti-depressants. I was ...
Views: 2555(1 vote) - Diabetes and Depression - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Norman BlacksandDiabetes is a sweet disease, but let me tell you it ain’t that sweet when it comes to your mood and mental health with those blood sugar spikes. Many of us don’t realize that although most of the time this condition is merely managing the physical side of things ie blood sugar control, diet and ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Disability Tax Credit Benefits For Mobility Issues-Stand To Gain Today - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emely PorterPhysical mobility is absolutely necessary to carry out our day to day activities and functions. These include walking, running, free movement of hands and limbs etc. Sometimes an injury or old age or some kind of illness may reduce our mobility and bring about partial or complete loss of ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - DISCOVER YOUR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2018 from Darlene LancerCodependents often wonder what is normal. They feel insecure and wonder how others perceive them. Many tell me they don’t really know themselves. They’ve become people-pleasers, editing what they say and adapting their behavior to the feelings and needs of others. Some sacrifice ...
Views: 1328(3 votes) - Divorce Recovery for Men – Overcome Depression And Anger - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Kyle MorrisonWhat makes it difficult for us men to recover from a divorce is an unpleasant feeling of anger. This feeling may be destructive yet it is natural. It is one of the stages of grief and is a phase you may find hard to overcome. In divorce, it is not as easy as getting rid of self-pity and recover ...
Views: 4942(1 vote) - 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: 934(1 vote) - Do I Have Depression? What Are Signs of Depression (How to Know)? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaDepression does not only affect a person's mood. This is considered a disorder that can affect the overall health of a person, both physical and mental. Contrary to what most people think, depression or depressive behaviour is not a sign of weakness or condition that can be wished away or ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Do You Love an Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from nancy traversAlcohol abuse and alcoholism are so pervasive that about a third of Americans have someone close to them who has the problem. This means legions of people have relationships that are stressful at best, and damaging at worst. If your spouse is an alcoholic then alcoholism is bound to affect you ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Do You Need Vitamins For Depression And Anxiety? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaThe search for vitamins for depression and anxiety is becoming more widespread, and should you be surprised? It may be alarming, but not at all surprising. Think of these factors:* Competition. This is not to say that competition is bad. If it is meant to bring out the best in a person, you can ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Do you tend to emotionally eat when the days get shorter and darker? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Julie SimonAt this time of year, many of my clients come in complaining of the shorter, darker days. Understandably so. It’s not just that the Summer has ended and the longer, lazy days are behind us. With this particular season change, those who suffer from mild to moderate mood disorders (especially ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Does Alcohol Trigger Isolation And Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from Craig BeckDoes Alcohol Trigger Isolation And Anxiety There are an amazingly large amount of individuals who confess they consume alcohol because of isolation and anxiety! It's worth keeping in mind that a great deal of these people are not in fact by themselves. They might be in lifelong marriages ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Does What He Says Make You Feel ‘Crazy’? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from narcissism curedWhen you are in an argument with your partner does he say crazy things or do you feel crazy listening to his words? Blaming, turning things back around at you, and the tit for tat game are all typical behaviors of an Abusive Husband. You may think he is trying to make you feel crazy, or that ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: 12 Natural Ways to Increase Absorbing Light Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Kimberly RexThe dark months can create challenges for getting enough sun and Vitamin D. Some issues associated with limited sunlight and Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression, fatigue and other disorders. That’s why full ...
Views: 2031(2 votes) - 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: 2205(1 vote) - Effective Nondrug Remedies for Depression - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaDepression affects nearly 16 million Americans annually, and a large portion of those people take antidepressant drugs. While antidepressants have been shown to help those with moderate to severe depression, they are usually less effective for those with mild depression. If you don't ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - Effective Options for Treating Sciatica - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Igor StilerSciatica is a condition that originates mainly from the compression and irritation of the spinal nerve roots. It results in excruciating pain through the buttocks and down the leg especially when sitting or standing, coughing or sneezing, bending backwards or walking long distances. There are ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Elderly Care & Animal Companionship (EXPERT) - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Judy WrightAre you or your loved ones getting older and becoming isolated? Perhaps the idea of an animal as a companion may be just the thing. An animal offers so much more than companionship, but having a friend nearby can prevent loneliness and other health concerns. One might be forgiven to think ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - Emotional Abuse and Brain Structural Damage - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearEmotional abuse results in damage to the hippocampus, a brain area involved in learning and memory ability. This damage results in associated memory deficits, according to studies from Yale University School of Medicine, Yale Psychiatric Institute and the Department of Biological Sciences at ...
Views: 17243(1 vote) - Emotional Depression - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2016 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergAntidepressant medication is the antidote for depression worldwide. This remedy for depression comes with an increase risk of violent behavior, increase risk of birth defects, and increase risk of suicide. The pharmaceutical approach appears flawed. When sixty-year-old ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - Emotional Management: A Skill For Mastering How You Feel - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Todd BranstonDeveloping skills to manage your emotional states is crucial if you want to develop long-term sobriety. While the initial phase of recovery is often met with a 'Pink Cloud' or Honeymoon period, it is very likely that once the newness of recovery wears off the newly sober addict or alcoholic ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Emotional Problems: Do Some People Only Want Attention When They Talk About Their Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone talks about what is taking place in their life, it can be due to a number of reasons. Perhaps they just want to let other people know about what has been going on for them. This can then be seen as a normal part of life and what happens in human relationships. As if this didn’t ...
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