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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Save Your Child From Depression - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Daryn BabcockDepression as a state of mind is generally associated with the grown ups. Lots of reasons have been stated for the cause of this negative state of minds in case of people who are grown ups. Talking about a similar condition in case of infants is generally not a viable topic to discuss. People ...
Views: 1445 - 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: 1445(1 vote) - Beyond Antidepressants to the Deeper Issue - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Mark Linden OMearaThere 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: 1444 - Dealing with Stress rationally - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Albert de GoiasThe human being hates disruption. From the very first cry of an infant leaving the comfort of the womb, we have reacted to disruption as an undesired and painful condition. Stress is the result of disruption – from what is familiar and comfortable to what is unfamiliar and disturbing. In ...
Views: 1444(2 votes) - 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: 1444(1 vote) - Hypnosis for Depression - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Caitriona ReedDIAGNOSIS KILLS Hypnosis has been around for as long as consciousness itself, much longer than depression, which is relatively new on the scene. If we are stuck in a mood it is as if we have been hypnotized. When we absorb information, whatever it might be, it is because we have taken it in ...
Views: 1443(7 votes) - 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: 1442 - Families Often Indicate Psychiatric Problems - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinThe person who walks into a psychiatrist’s office looking for help is not necessarily the patient. Often, they are simply the family of the patient. Sometimes, they themselves have something – possibly a disorder, but maybe just an emotional or attitude problem — that would seem somehow ...
Views: 1442 - Free Stress Reducer for Treating Depression Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Rebecca ShellyDid you know that long term stress reduces serotonin levels? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain which helps us feel good. To make matters worse stress also releases cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal gland which also can lead to depression. This hormone also reduces ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Depression And CHF- Efficient Treatments - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Alan B. DenskyCongestive heart failure, or CHF, is among the most common chronic health conditions in the United States. Almost five million individuals cope with this disease, and 500,000 others are diagnosed with CHF every year. This illness can be slightly problematic, or it can become disabling and ...
Views: 1437 - The Hulk And Rage Attacks - Not So Unusual - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Gary NelsonThis past weekend it was a treat for me to sit in the movie theater with my entire family (wife, son, daughter and their significant others) as we were entertained by the ramblings and rumblings of THE HULK! Yet, as I followed the antics of Bruce Banner (a.k.a. The Hulk) I couldn't help but be ...
Views: 1437 - You Don't Have Anything Wrong With You - You Just Have A Treatable Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Wally BrownAnxiety is a psychological condition triggered by the release of emotions. When a person is drawn into situations that cause tension, stress, or fear, a certain part of the brain known as Amygdale triggers a mechanism called fight or flight response. When a wrong message or a wrong ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Ward off Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from David SternbergDeborah first noticed the symptoms three years ago. It was late October and for no apparent reason the then-39-year-old financial planner began feeling increasingly lethargic, anxious and “grumpy”. Over the next several weeks Deborah began sleeping more and gaining weight. She tried ...
Views: 1436 - Lunch With a Friend Taught the Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Bill WhiteHooked-up with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while today. And I’m very glad we had lunch together. You know, the lessons life unexpectedly throws our way can be absolutely amazing. She taught me one such lesson. Suzanne and I were in the same cohort throughout grad school. I’ll never forget ...
Views: 1434 - Self-Care to Ward off Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanWith summer coming to an end, and days getting shorter seasonal affective disorder will begin creeping around the corner. Seasonal affective disorder occurs when the days get shorter, and the weather becomes colder. Symptoms often include depressed mood, fatigue, social withdrawal, increased ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Refocusing after setbacks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Maggie CurrieHow many times have you started a diet, a new way of thinking, or tried something new and then a setback occurs and you just go back to the way you were? Don’t worry, you are not the only one! Setbacks and difficulties occur all of the time – they are a natural activity of life. There are two ...
Views: 1431 - Incontinence Products for Men: New and Innovative Products Designed to Fight an Age Old Program - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from D. Raye SamothContrary to popular belief urinary incontinence is not a disease that plagues the old and it is not a natural process that occurs with aging. It occurs in children, adolescent, young adults, middle age adults, as well as senior citizens. It occurs in both men and women, however, it does occur ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Is Ketamine Therapy A New Source of Hope For Depression? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2019 from Connor DouglasDo you remember ketamine, the popular psychoactive ‘club drug,’ also dubbed the Special K? If yes, scientists have averred that this aesthetic drug can rapidly improve symptoms in people with depression and various chronic pain syndromes. If you are a frequent partygoer, ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Using Anger Mindfully - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Beth PattersonMany of us, especially those on the spiritual path, tend to look at anger as an entirely negative emotion. However, anger used mindfully can be extremely positive, powerful and ultimately healing. Anger is simply energy, and we always have a choice as to what to do with it. Dzogchen Ponlop, in ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Emotional Problems: Should Someone Look At Their Childhood If They Have Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has a lot going on internally and they are finding it hard to settle down, it could be said that it will be a good idea for them to do something about it. As if they were to simply put up with what is taking place, they will end up suffering unnecessarily. The Logical Approach ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Psychological Profile – The Benefits of Pre Employment LAB Profiling Tests - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Alex TylerEmployers use pre employment testing hire individuals with the target behaviors to be top producers and to reduce employee turnover. When your company experiences high employee turnover it costs you time and money. When you hire a person and then find out you have made the wrong choice this ...
Views: 1427 - Instant Gratification vs. a Long term Strategy… what’s best? PART I - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Adele TheronInstant rewards and instant healing has a much nicer ring to it, then the words combined; LONG – TERM. However if waiting that particular extended time will further HELP in the long run it stirs the question if waiting is more worthwhile. But how do you determine what works best for you? When ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - Is He Killing You With Silence? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from narcissism curedNot all verbal abuse is name calling, shouting or accusations. The stone faced quiet types can cause just as much mental and emotional distress as an out of control partner can. The flip side of a screaming, physically abusive partner is the silent selfish partner. Whether it’s never using words ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Fight Depression by Talking About it - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Linda NusbaumAs a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people who suffer with depression. When I have depressed clients, I know two recommended practices designed to help them feel better; medication and talk therapy. The medication elevates the mood; talking about problems can get to the ...
Views: 1425(12 votes) - Eradicating Depression Through Schema-Focused Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from James KrehbielSamantha moved to a large sprawling city to join her boyfriend. They carried on a long-distance relationship prior to her decision to move in with him. Unfortunately, the relationship did not last long, and she felt stuck in a city without a plan to move forward in a positive direction – she ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Tired. A matter of acquiescence or despair. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Bill White“Tired.” Just pause for a moment and ponder the word. Actually, it’s a very deep state of mind and heart, isn’t it? I mean, we all know what it’s like to be tired and ready for bed after a long day. However, I’m presenting the word within the context of being emotionally, mentally, and ...
Views: 1424(3 votes) - Making Changes in The Way You Think by: Jay Tow, M. S. - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachIf you only read self-help books and articles by many pop-psychologists, you would likely believe that changing how you think, feel, and behave is a relatively easy process once you decide to do so. Many people write in such a way that leads you to believe it should be as easy as deciding to ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Why are we so stressed? And what can we do about it? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Melissa HeislerNever in history have we had such comforts and ease of living. Our grocery store shelves are stocked and we can cook a meal in minutes. We can communicate with family and friends around the world instantaneously and face to face. Modern conveniences make our day to day life easy. Then why the ...
Views: 1422 - Beat Depression - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Greg JohnsonDepression is the most treatable of all mental illnesses, and with a few simple daily lifestyle choices, you can beat depression. First, to beat depression acceptance is critical. Learn the symptoms, and understand that these negative thoughts and feelings is the depression speaking for ...
Views: 1421 - Anxiety and Depression - Healing From Shame & Cultural Stigmas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Trudy-Ann EwanAccording to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) one in four women will experience severe depression at some point in life. 1 in 4! That’s a very high statistic. The world population stands at around 7,021,836,029 and 49.75% of that number are females. That means a little less than ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Facts about Dysthymia (Chronic Depression) - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are different types of depression with varying severity of symptoms and longevity. Some may only appear in episodes while others stay around for life. Types of depression include major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, psychotic depression, postpartum ...
Views: 1420 - How to Overcome Depression and Find Happiness in Life - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou want to be happy in life, but you feel depressed all the time. The absurd world you live in steals all your energy. You live battling for survival among numerous enemies, while facing infinite dangers. You always have to surpass many obstacles. Everything in life is complicated, time ...
Views: 1420 - What They Don't Want You to Know about Antidepressants - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Nicole NenningerChances are, you know someone who is depressed. Depression is so prevalent that by the year 2020, the World Health Organization predicts it will be the number 2 cause of disability in the world. Antidepressants are the treatment of choice clinicians use to treat depression. Pharmaceutical ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - 8 effective ways to beat stress - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Todor Stoianov... or how to reduce cortisol will help us think faster, not really, and even lose weight. Produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol (often called the "stress hormone") helps to regulate blood pressure and strengthen the immune system during a sudden crisis - physical or emotional trauma. This ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Fish Oil And Depression - 3 Quick Ways To Feel Better - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last years, as society has developed into an information society, depression has reached almost epidemic proportions. All the time, I see people around me depressed. Family members, friends and 2-3 years ago, myself. Here are three things you can do today to help yourself feel ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Robin Williams - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds." Laurell K Hamilton Mistral's Kiss From the outside looking in, it is easy to say, but he had so much why couldn't he find the help he needed. From the inside looking out, a lot of the ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - What Should Really Happen if You Hate Your Job - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraFor a long time I was employed with this small startup company. It had about 10 employees, most of whom had Ph.Ds. They hired me to do the grunt work, which at first sounded pretty exciting. My role was to enter data, email potential clients, make pithy jokes, look handsome, maybe order supplies ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - Is Dysthymic Disorder a Second-Rate Depression? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2004 from Michael RayelDysthymic Disorder, used to be called Dysthymia, is a low-grade and yet chronic depression characterized by feelings of sadness or depression associated with lack of interest to do things and some physical symptoms such as lack of energy, sleep, and concentration. Psychological symptoms such as ...
Views: 1416 - Veterans Torn Between Identities - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though veterans are regarded as heroes, are they really? Indeed, they are the ones expressing enough honor and bravery to enlist to defend their nation, even if it means risking their own life. But on the other hand, do heroes kill at all costs, even innocent civilians, even women and ...
Views: 1415 - 5 Super Effective Tips To Kill Depression - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2004 from Michael LeeBeing lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to uspasses away. Depression, however, could be more fatalthan just plain loneliness. It could render life-longconsequences that ...
Views: 1414 - The Beckoning of Sorrow – A Key to Understanding Life and the Afterlife. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe feeling of sorrow, as different from sadness, can take us on to the beyond – the region of universal spirituality where man’s self-centered projections cannot thrive. Can we understand the beauty of that feeling and its deeply cleansing effects? Generally, the words ‘sorrow’ and ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - The Truth About Antidepressants And Depression - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI recently read some rather depressing medical news – and that is that anti-depressants don’t work. What’s worse is that we have all been conned by the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry telling us how much they DO work. We all know what a common problem depression is in mental health care. ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - 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: 1414(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 ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Sympathy or Empathy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThe above two words could be seen as travelling in each other’s company, but this concept could not be further away from the truth. If you have every walked the road I was set to travel the difference is insurmountable. Many may even think that the difference is only marginal so why split hairs? ...
Views: 1413(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: 1409(1 vote) - Do You Need To Improve Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Kay PattersonAre you fed up with doing the same thing every day, feeling depressed, lethargic, usually miserable, knowing you will be doing the same thing, and feeling just as depressed tomorrow? Do you need to find ways of improving your life? If you are seemingly "stuck in a rut" and obviously not ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Crack up! The only way to kick dis-ease! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-BrownThe strongest, most courageous, most enlightened people succumb to it. Coaches do it. Happy people still do it. Masters of manifestation slip up occasionally. What is the habit that we can't seem to kick? Complaining. No matter where we are on our path to glory, when we feel ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - 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: 1405(1 vote) - WHAT IS BULLYING? INTRODUCTION, EFFECTS, PREVENTIVE MEASURES - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Karthik GBULLYING Bullying meaning Bullying means a behaviour which someone uses to hurt another both physically and mentally. Bullying at its basic form is when someone is picked on by a person or group called bullies, because of one being different. This behaviour happens when there is real or ...
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