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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Empowering You to Empower Yourself – Melissa Heisler on The Empowerment Show - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Melissa HeislerEmpowerment means the power of choice. Empowerment is about courage. It is the belief that we are in control of our experience. Empowerment is not about labeling good or bad, but about actively choosing what makes us happy in each and every moment. The journey to empowerment and great health is ...
Views: 1479 - Anxiety Therapy Online - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongGeneral Anxiety Disorder is a very common condition that affects many of us at some time in our lives. At any one time it is estimated that over 10 million people in the US suffer from some form of GAD. Many are actively seeking treatment through medication or some form of psychotherapy, either ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Hang In There -- Amazing Surprises, Twists, and Coincidences Ahead! - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com“Around the bend, in the unseen, arising from the very uncertainties that may now seem to taunt you, there are some amazing surprises, awesome twists, and spellbinding coincidences about to emerge that you can't even now imagine.” (Mike Dooley) Coincidentally, I received this quote last ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Is It Really The Blues? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonAny number of conditions are often lumped under generic labels like “having the blues,” or “depression.” Consequently, we have cures from every profession, whether it be medicines like antidepressants, herbal substitutes, or encouragement from coaches, parents and friends not to feel what we ...
Views: 1475(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: 1475 - Divorce Happens; It's About Picking Yourself Back Up - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonDivorce is tough - there's no way around it. Most people who get a divorce feel at least a little lost, sad, or angry afterward, even if they wanted the divorce in the first place. Getting divorced signals the end of one phase of your life, and the transition can be hard, even if it's for the ...
Views: 1474 - 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: 1474(1 vote) - The Mental Illness Epidemic - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from B.L. AckerMental illness is the gorilla in the room that nobody wants to talk about. It is that dirty secret that everyone knows but never openly acknowledges, instead whispering about it in dark corners where others cannot hear. It has become an epidemic of catastrophic proportions, yet it is still ...
Views: 1472 - How to combat depression - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanFrom the outside depression might seem like a complex phenomenon but as soon as you get a deeper understanding of people’s psychology you will find that depression is one of the simplest mood disorders. The mistake most people do when dealing with depression is trying to blame the chemical ...
Views: 1471 - SON-LIGHT (HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL) - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Grant CysterDuring a vacation a few years ago, I was about to fly out of the Chicago airport. I remember that day well. The weather matched my mood perfectly. It was a gloomy day. The sky was heavy and overcast. It was quite a depressing scene. My mood, was melancholic to say the least. I remember feeling ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - The battle within us - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceFor so many years I walked around with an enormous Psychological and Sociological residue, firmly believed that there was no way back for me. I sit here today typing, in the knowledge that the battle within myself is almost over. This is by far the battle you struggle with; it’s so hard to make ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - The crutch we depend on - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI’m in a bad way I have only just made it to the bathroom before throwing up; sitting there on my cold floor tiles I put my head between my knees just to keep upright. The room is spinning, rotating all around me like some never ending merry go round. I know that this is where I will sleep ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - What is Premature Ejaculation (And What You Can Do About it to Achieve Explosive Sexual Stamina!) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Joel MorelBy Lloyd Lester, Creator, Ejaculation by Command!. What exactly is premature ejaculation? Well, it depends on who you ask. But the common consensus is that if you regularly come to a climax too early during sex without fulfilling your partner, you may be one of many men who are suffering from ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - 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: 1468 - How to deal with breakup depression - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiHow can i deal with breakup depression Breakup depression is actually what many people face after separation with their partners. So in this article I will let you know how to deal with breakup depression and get on with life. Before I let you know how to deal with breakup depression I ...
Views: 1468 - What Can You Do About Depression When You Are Healing? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Misa HopkinsDepression underlies many physical conditions, either because it was part of the cause of the illness or because you are feeling the pressure of your physical limits. While my book, The Root of All Healing wasn’t intended to be a book about alleviating depression, as I began to answer this ...
Views: 1466 - Mental Health Issues Melt Away With Yoga - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Instant Advice Network ianchat.comAnxiety and depression can both take the zest out of your life. If you've been on medication, worked on your nutrition, and tried everything else from mental health diets to pet therapy, you may want to give yoga a try. Yoga has been around for centuries and there are many benefits to doing this ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Completing the circle of life - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Teresa JoyceMost of us believe in the circle of life it stands for reason because that makes sense. We are born we grow and then we leave this world. For each of us it’s a completely different path that we walk. We may enter into each other’s lives for many different reasons, each time our life’s are either ...
Views: 1464 - Dealing With a Depressed Teen - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Christina SponiasToday’s teens usually become depressed when they have deceptions in love. In the past they would rarely try to commit suicide due to a love deception, while today this is very common. This happens because today’s teens practically get married with their boyfriends or girlfriends. The sex barrier ...
Views: 1463 - Depression During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveIn contemporary Western societies pregnancy is considered delightful, and all women are understood to be joyfully happy and at ease with their dreams of motherhood ultimately being realised. Nevertheless, while this picturesque interpretation exists, the reality remains that, no matter how ...
Views: 1462 - Stress - what are the symptoms? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Todor StoianovRarely do we, if not all, will realize that the pains we experience are due to ill health, but are actually an indicator of impaired function of the autonomic system for regulating stress and increased workload. Experts recommend not to remain indifferent to the signals your body, especially ...
Views: 1462 - Are You a Candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Igor StilerSpinal decompression is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and non-invasive nature. However, not everybody is a suitable candidate for this therapy. Non-invasive spinal decompression is a revolutionary therapy that can treat even the most painful low back pain, numbness, tingling, ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Creating Calm - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonSome people thrive upon adrenalin, whilst others do not. Some people love the hustle and bustle of city living and find that to be calming to their temperament. Others find the busy streets anything but calming to their soul. One person can relax and unwind in an open countryside, whilst ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Sometimes In Life We Can See The Good Through Our Tears - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am sitting next to my mum holding her hand, just as I have been doing for the last thirty days. They have just turned off the life support; I watched her dying breath as it escaped her tiny body. She had gone to hospital with lower back pain, a complaint that should never have caused the loss ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Starting New - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Louise RouseNo matter what degrees it is outside, spring is a marker in time. Every season has its message. We think of spring as the time to clean out closets, get rid of the old, to prepare for the new. Spring cleaning is also for the mind, stories that just do not serve me are erased, and stories which ...
Views: 1459(2 votes) - Helpful Strategies For Coping With Chronic Depression - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Cee HarmonWe've all heard the saying, "Misery loves company". That's a pretty reasonable psychological analysis of sadness. What they don't add to the proverb is that misery is compounded by loneliness. Within this article you can find information on how to cure loneliness, and while it's no guarantee of ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - How to heal from the suicide of a loved-one - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Rhonda RabowFollowing the tragedy of Robin Williams’ death from suicide, I was struck to hear how many people were affected by his death. Clients, who I was seeing for depression, told me how they thought maybe suicide was a good idea and they seemed to be considering it more seriously since the comedian’s ...
Views: 1459 - How to Stop Suffering? Self-Help for Depression - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou usually suffer because you make mistakes, or because you are a victim of other people’s wickedness. You can also suffer as a victim of many unfair situations. Your suffering cannot but provoke depression and many fears. When you are suffering you cannot rest. You have to find a solution and ...
Views: 1459 - Are You a Proud Sufferer? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Michael PierichSometimes we cling to the strangest things… including some weird and destructive ideas about ourselves that can be self-fulfilling. The most common of these is the pride that many of us take in our past suffering. I’ve done it myself many times, and so have you. There’s probably only a ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - An Insight Into Depression - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2014 from Linda SimmonEven though depressed people may share a common cluster of symptoms such as sadness, sleep problems and/or exhaustion, suicidal feelings, an inability to feel pleasure and a variety of physical discomforts, conditions and illnesses, this doesn’t mean that these symptoms are the result of the ...
Views: 1456 - Are we evil? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThis question used to be at the forefront of my mind, imbedded so deeply that there seemed to be no escaping the powerful emotions that it evoked. When did it start? Why was I born this way? How could I stop the terrible things going on all around me I was hurting so many people. Maybe the ...
Views: 1455 - Beyond Money and Power - a new set of values - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Melissa HeislerLately I have been experiencing a ground swell of desire for a new way to be and live. I expect to see this from my clients, however I am seeing it in places and people I would not expect. Arianna Huffington shares her thoughts about redefining success in her new book, Thrive: The Third ...
Views: 1455 - Five Tips For Coping With Mental Depression in Your Life - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheWhy exactly do you get depressed? Is it because you're facing so many challenges? Are you an addict or an alcoholic who is depressed? There are so many things happening around you and as you get engaged in them, some of them will make you to have fun while others result to problems. Yes, we all ...
Views: 1455(3 votes) - People Love To Be Depressed And Have No Hope - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from David SamuelIt is an interesting thing I have noticed, that everyone dreams and wishes to be a certain way, free of negative emotions, free in spirt, open of heart, without pain or fear, and meet someone like that. Yet if they met someone who possesses those qualities, they say it cannot be real, they are ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) & Light Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetTwo types of seasonal affective disorder have been identified: winter SAD and summer SAD - winter SAD being far more common. Characteristic is a reduction in mood and/or energy during periods of reduced hours of sunshine and daylight (even during the summer). Common symptoms include ... Two ...
Views: 1453(8 votes) - Exercise and Depression: How Exercise Can Help You Manage Depression - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Randi FredricksDr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D., LMFT San Jose Counseling and Psychotherapy (408) 264-3082 As scientific evidence accumulates in support of non-conventional approaches to mental health care, more and more practitioners are suggesting these methods to patients. Since prevention of disease is as ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - The Importance of Meta-Cognitive Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from James ManningMany professional colleagues have asked Dr Ridgeway and myself where the inspiration came from to write “Think about your thinking: To stop depression.” Ostensibly, our thinking has always been the same; our book arose through necessity. The type of book we wanted for our clients was not ...
Views: 1449 - 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 ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - 3 Ideas to Help You Stop Having a Bad Day - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Michelle SearsReally! You don't have to have a bad day unless you choose to have a bad day. Every single day is a new beginning. A new day to live anyway you choose. So you can choose to be happy or not. Yes, there's lots of things that can happen on a daily basis that could rob you of your joy but it ...
Views: 1447 - 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: 1447(2 votes) - If Holiday Stress is a Disease, The Virus is Your Expectations - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2014 from Michael BroderThe holiday season steriotypically has always been portrayed as a time of fun, joy and warmth with family, friends and colleagues. But it can also be a time of pain and high expectations. And the inevitable disappointments that follow those expectations are often to blame for holiday stress, ...
Views: 1447 - Skip the Hoopla in This Christmas Story - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Bill WhiteHere we are just three days before Christmas. Well, I suppose I should reach into my vast stores of inspiration, wit, and good cheer; and bring you the most awe inspiring newsletter of the year. But, no, I actually believe I can do much better. I’m going to share a story with you, and it’s ...
Views: 1446(3 votes) - The Black Hole - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kristen FinlaysonSo we have all been there and I think anyone who says they haven't is lying. I am talking about feeling like you are spinning your wheels, there is no hope, you are lost and have no idea where to go, in a funk, or at the worst feeling like giving up. It is the black hole of life. Below are ...
Views: 1445 - When The Nightmares Start - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI shoot up in bed sweat pouring from my body, the sheets clinging tightly all around me. I try to adjust my eyes to the light, while they are darting from one corner of the room to another. I know he is here I heard his footsteps on the stairs. He is coming closer and closer to me with ever step ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Press Release Distribution: Building Your Own Media Contact List - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from tratent backsworthPress release distribution services that don't target a custom, specific list of editors and media contacts are generally a waste of time, money and resources. In order to achieve meaningful success with a news release submission and not just gain a temporary SEO boost, editors must be selected ...
Views: 1443 - Recognizing the Link Between Depression and Memory - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Ron WhiteEveryone goes through a period of time when they are depressed for some reason or another. It only stands to reason that no one is happy and positive all of the time. Depression could be caused by the loss of a loved one or pet; after the losing their or money on the stock market; or they could ...
Views: 1443 - Getting Over Depression Is Possible and You Can Do It! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Daniel WhiteDepression drains you of many things, among them are self-drive, hope, and energy. It makes it difficult for someone to feel better, makes people wonder if there is even a manageable solution. Getting over depression is not easy or quick, but it is also not impossible, you cannot flick a ...
Views: 1442 - Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Diana, Last year, the holidays were a time of great sadness for me. It was the first Christmas and New Year that I have experienced on the heels of a terrible divorce. I was in love with my husband and didn’t want the divorce. A couple of months ago I started feeling better than I ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Yoga for Depression and Anxiety: How to Improve Your Mental Health Through Gentle Stretching - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Adrian KowallAre you Stressed or Depressed? Try Yoga! It's well-known that yoga has numerous health benefits and is often recommended for physical ailments such as back pain, but it's interesting to delve into the use of the ancient technique to improve mental well-being and provide a healthy outlook on ...
Views: 1442 - Dealing With Depression - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2004 from Rita LouiseDepression or “depressive reactions” is a mood response that is often brought on by the stresses and strains in our lives. For some, it can be triggered by a serious loss, a difficult relationship, financial problems or any overwhelmingly stressful situation. For others it may be set off by ...
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