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Divorce can be a very stressful time in your life. There are a number of issues you have to deal with such as custody, if you have children and dividing up property. But when the relationship between the two parties is toxic, that can make the situation far worse.
The one thing a person ... Views: 1353
Your boss tells you that you did a good job on a project, but it doesn’t please you. It makes you feel that he or she will expect more of you, and you will have to do even better to match those expectations. The praise and recognition was translated into more demands, extra effort and anxiety ... Views: 1348
Everyone experiencing depression will know that it is impossible to "think" a way out of the darkness. No matter how hard we try to understand depression we cannot lift the dark cloud hanging over our head. So what is depression really about? Why can’t we solve it or get rid of it as easy as a ... Views: 1346
Chronic depression is a different state of mind than just the “blues”, which people of all ages must learn how to deal with. Stress and unhappiness are caused by physical or emotional stimuli. However, the average person can feel temporarily depressed and then return to a relatively stable ... Views: 1345
Major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the US, affecting around 15 million adults a year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Add the current controversial political and social climate to general everyday woes, and now, perhaps more than ever, ... Views: 1345
There are times in just about everyone's life when the question, "Am I suffering from depression?" emerges. The mere fact that you are asking yourself this question though isn't necessarily a reason to search for a prescription for an antidepressant.
Clinical depression can be distinguished ... Views: 1345
Summary: Prescription drugs have had a “free pass” for too long. It's time to revisit the science of pharmacology, evolved from toxicology—the science of how much chemical killed half the animals.
A close friend of Williams said Robin was taking a drug for Parkinsons that listed suicide as a ... Views: 1344
We’ve all experienced this at some point in our lives. We set a goal, we make big plans to achieve it, work really hard and still don’t get the results we’ve been hoping for and desire! Maybe it’s loosing weight, growing our business, changing jobs or creating that perfect romantic relationship. ... Views: 1343
Are you down, anxious, irritable, tired or emotionally exhausted? These types of mood disorders are becoming shockingly common, and in many cases, can easily be resolved.
Depression and anxiety most particularly have become so prevalent that it’s getting exceedingly common for individuals to ... Views: 1342
Spring 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: 1340
If you've never experienced depression, consider yourself lucky. But show me one human being who does not profess to at least having been upon hard times, and I'll show you a liar.
(Well, either that or one lucky bastard.)
Even the bigshots, the Sylvester Stallones and Tony Robbinses of ... Views: 1340
The use of atypical anti-psychotic medication to treat and prevent serious mental health problems such as schizophrenia is barbaric and causes severe adverse health effects including sexual dysfunction, obesity, and diabetes. A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted ... Views: 1338
Introduction
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression or winter blues, is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year, experience depressive symptoms in the winter or, less frequently, in the summer, repeatedly, year after ... Views: 1337
General 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 least 10 million people in the US have been diagnosed with GAD and are actively seeking treatment through medication or some form of cognitive ... Views: 1335
Are you chronically unhappy? Are you unconsciously taking the seven steps to depression, unhappiness & dissatisfaction? Are you living life from the subconscious programming you;re accustomed to even if it's a block to the experience of a good life? Do people always have ideas about how to ... Views: 1334
”Do You Have A Fear. Nagging In The Back Of Your Mind.. When Will The Next Panic Attack Strike Me?”
Often looking for effective and easy to follow steps regarding anxiety can be difficult to find. Phycologists can cost you a fortune. My recent search for something that ordinary people could ... Views: 1334
Resisting what is happening in your life is a sure way to frustration, anger and depression. No one likes bad things to happen to them. Everyone would prefer that life move along according to their needs, desires and whims. The fact is that life has its own way of moving and it is often contrary ... Views: 1334
A few days ago, Lady Gaga and Prince William had a conversation about mental health. This was a time when the former spoke about her own challenges and the latter spoke about how important it is for people to open up, amongst other things.
A Mixed Response
And as these two people are ... Views: 1333
If you're single and not in a romantic relationship, the holiday season can be lonely and depressing.
But it doesn't have to be that way. By taking a few simple steps, you can find happiness and fulfillment instead of emotional stress. Here are five common sense ways to beat the holiday ... Views: 1332
People wonder why they become depressed. Sometimes the causes are very clear, like the loss of a loved one, getting fired from a job, a relationship breakup, or even losing one’s home to foreclosure. Many times, however, depression seems to come out of the blue or it slowly creeps up on you, ... Views: 1332
Binge eating, not eating, heavily sleeping - we do what we can when we are trying to feed challenging emotions. If you are feeling excessive fatigue, hopelessness, or have lost interest or pleasure in your life, you may be experiencing depression. You’re not alone. According to the CDC, 1 in 10 ... Views: 1332
Christmas is generally a time for joy, giving, receiving and thinking of others. For some people however, Christmas brings about fear, trepidation and anxiety.
As schools are about to break up for the festive season, some pupils in particular may be filled with dread and the thought of having ... Views: 1331
Achieve management pay slips; a note of daily deepness and many other financial documents seems like a mountain to climb. Gold Certified Public Accountants reason other accounting professionals keep on entangling between papers, the optometrist can be done before the season try to be tallied. ... Views: 1331
Mental health is one of the most dynamic parts of our bodies which often gets ignored while taking care of our physical attributes. Our mental health comprises of our physiological, emotional and social well-being and affects our actions, feelings and thoughts in both positive and negative ways. ... Views: 1330
If you have a family member or friend whom you believe is experiencing depression, it is imperative that you get them help. Depression can cause the person who is experiencing it to be unable to recognize the symptoms in themselves. If you see changes in someone’s behavior and notice a ... Views: 1330
Recent research suggests that depression may not be a disorder, but an evolutionary adaptation which brings certain mental and emotional advantages. Depressed people often report persistent rumination, which allows them to analyze complex social dilemmas more effectively, according to the ... Views: 1330
Sprawled on the hallway floor, skirt flying, hitting and kicking, I wrestled with Tina before a crowd of junior high school schoolmates, including a dozen boys from my class. Tina was a gang member who had recently transferred from another school. She and her cohorts had taunted and insulted me ... Views: 1330
The German philosopher, Hegel, believed that all of history was to be interpreted along a continuum of collective consciousness, and that there was no such thing as truth, just different forms of consciousness, each transcending the other, but none that have ever been wholly true. Looking down ... Views: 1330
So what does divorce for men really entail? Well for those who haven’t experienced it yet, it can be quite difficult to explain. Those who have however will tell you that it’s one of the most painful, difficult, traumatizing, and confusing experiences you will ever have to deal with in your ... Views: 1328
WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR HEALTH?
We learned very early in life that it is imperative to brush our teeth at least twice a day. We also learned that we must take a bath, wash our hair, cut and clean our nails and dress respectably; that we have to eat three meals a day, making sure that the diet ... Views: 1328
Depression disproportionately affects the elderly. Unfortunately many times the signs of depression can be confused with signs of aging. In order to properly diagnose and treat depression in the elderly, individuals, their care takers and health care providers need to be vigilant in looking for ... Views: 1325
It’s raining and I am kneeling next to my father’s grave. The dirty water and mud swish all around me but I pay no mind. I have so many questions that need to be answered by a man that has been dead for so many years. Do I remember him or only the stories I have been told over the years? I was ... Views: 1324
We all feel down from time to time, that is a normal part of life. Sadness, hopeless, and helpless are normal reaction to life’s events. But, when these feelings become prolonged, out of control, and interfere with person’s relationship, job performance, and daily activities, it may be ... Views: 1323
Carl Jung was not an inventor like all the other dream interpreters of our world. He was a true researcher who looked for the meaning of all the symbols of our history, in all civilizations. I continued his mission in order to prove to the world the value of his discoveries, in order to simplify ... Views: 1323
I can't quite remember where I heard it first but it has fascinated me for a long time. The quote went " You know you are getting old when you look in the mirror one day and find your parent looking at you". As time marches on, this gem becomes more and more relevant but looks are not the only ... Views: 1323
Mental health is important when it comes to different individuals. One needs to know how disorders related to mental health are caused. If consequences and the treatment options are known, it becomes easier for a person to take care of the disorder.
There are many people who avoid seeking ... Views: 1323
It is often said that it can be a lot harder for one to have a mental and emotional problem than it can be for them to have a physical problem. And there are a number of reasons as to why this is.
For one thing, if one has something wrong with their inner world, they can feel too ashamed to ... Views: 1322
Over the past few years I’ve become accustomed to utilizing and recommending applications to help clients get through tough times. While applications are not a replacement for my services, they can help when clients need some "on the spot" aid or reinforcement. ... Views: 1322
Living in our world today can be very stressful. While some of the stress that we experience is actually useful for motivating us, a point can be reached where it becomes very harmful, physically, emotionally and even spiritually. Knowing how to manage and even reduce the harmful effects of ... Views: 1322
Are these the most annoying words ever spoken?
What do these people think? Do they think you’re really trying your best to worry about it? No, in fact you’re almost certainly trying your hardest NOT to worry … but it’s constantly on your mind.
But the truth is that the more you try NOT to ... Views: 1321
If that title has the ring of a typical fitness course to it, there’s a good reason. There are a lot of similarities between mental fitness and physical fitness. A mind burdened with useless attitudes is as unhealthy as a body blanketed with layers of fat. And wouldn’t you know, just like there ... Views: 1320
Some of you know that I have suffered from depression at times in my life, and December is a great month for me to
either go into that depression and view my life as what could of been, or to view it as what it can be!
I thought I would share with you my daily routine that I practice to stay ... Views: 1320
Home decorating decisions are often heavily influenced by the homeowner’s personal style and preferences. A home should make a statement about the homeowner, but there is plenty of room to creatively accomplish this. Your decorative choices play a major role on mood and mental health, so home ... Views: 1320
A clear correlation between economic pressure and interpersonal conflict in intimate relationships has been established by many experts in relationships.
In a 2005 paper on “The Effects of Economic Pressure on Marital Conflict in Romania” (Journal of Family Psychology, 2005, Vol. 19. No 2, ... Views: 1319
If you suffer from clinical depression, have you ever thought about the effects on your pocketbook? By way of introduction, my name is Dave Kanofsky and I had suffered from the adult symptoms of clinical depression for thirty-five years. In 2007, thanks to a combination of the right medication ... Views: 1318
As a small child, even as young as two years old, I felt an overwhelming responsibility to my father. I felt that, although he was physically stronger and certainly older than I, it was up to me to protect him because he was fragile and vulnerable. It was many years later that I learned of my ... Views: 1317
There are situations in a person’s life where isolation and lack of happiness is experienced. Depression is a condition where a person feels bored and miserable. This feeling can be troubling particularly when a person seems so low and cannot conquer the obstructions that he is ... Views: 1317
Doctor: What are you doing here, honey? You’re not even old enough to know how bad life gets.
Cecilia: Obviously, Doctor, you’ve never been a 13-year-old girl
--The Virgin Suicides
For many, adolescence recalls a time of turmoil, a bleak era we would prefer to bury in our subconscious, vowing ... Views: 1317
I believe that a blog can have a very positive effect on most people, and maybe especially those fighting depression, unemployment and boredom. It will not solve all problems in a minute or two, but it can for sure help people take small steps towards a brighter future.
There are tons of ... Views: 1317
Depression, anxiety, stress all seem to be the words or “diagnoses” that so many people have been “labeled” with these days. It’s all over the media, with all these advertisements of all these “little wonder pills” to make you feel better and the sad thing is that so many would rather take ... Views: 1316