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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- 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: 1301(1 vote) - Does work place violence affect the corporate performance? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Martin JoyCorporate performance is the most important point in the development of the corporate business. The business can reach to the pinnacle point with the excellent performance of the employees in the business. There are prominent factors which analyze the corporate performance. These factors mainly ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - Self Esteem and Depression - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2016 from Dave AbbottSelf esteem and depression are directly tied to one another. When self esteem increases one is less likely to be depressed. Of course the opposite is also true. When self esteem decreases one is more likely to be depressed. What Is Depression? Metaphysically speaking depression is anger ...
Views: 1301 - How teaching kids helped me improve myself - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiEight years ago I started teaching English in private lessons for kids. It was a desperate attempt to earn my living and escape from my financial tragedy, as it was a trend for bosses not to pay, back then in Greece. I had been working in bad conditions for about four years since I was a ...
Views: 1300 - Season in Hell: Recognizing Compassion Fatigue - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Alex LeMonDo you find yourself helping other people in difficult situations, such as taking care of a family member, or someone recovering from an accident? As you might know, helping others can, over time, cause feelings of helplessness, anxiety, anger and irritability. This response is known as ...
Views: 1299 - Treatment for Depression Based on Scientific Dream Analysis – Free Psychotherapy in Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe depression treatment provided to you through dream therapy is guaranteed salvation. You receive free psychotherapy and guidance forever. Your doctor is the wise unconscious mind that possesses eternal wisdom. The wisdom contained in the dream messages proves God's existence. There are ...
Views: 1299 - What You Need To Know About Depression - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from debra tulllisWhat does depression mean to you? Depression is a very serious mood disorder that can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, social status or ethnicity. Depression is an illness that affects your body, mind, disposition, sleep and your thoughts. This condition can be caused by many ...
Views: 1299 - Depression: A Personal Account About Learning to Cope - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2005 from David SmithDo you have days where nothing can make you happy? You are not alone. I ignored my depressive thoughts about life for years. Unfortunately I didn't do anything to fix my situation until they became so dehabilitating that I had no choice. Mental disorders are common in the United States and ...
Views: 1298 - 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: 1298(3 votes) - Depression - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Depression is a "whole-body" illness, involving your body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal ...
Views: 1297 - Don't be SAD! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2015 from Lisa BakerAt one time, mankind didn’t need alarm clocks. The human life cycle was based on planting and harvesting seasons, and the body cycle was based on tending to survival needs. “Up with the chickens” was a normal alarm clock – You would arise when there was light, and ready for sleep when the sun ...
Views: 1296 - Letting go of guilt - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Bob WalshDo you feel guilty about something? Even though guilt makes us feel bad, it is actually a good thing. Guilt is a signal, a message. It tells us that we should do something differently. But sometimes we get stuck, and we can't let go of guilt. Remorse and regret paralyze us - and that is the ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - The reasoning behind my book - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI have been asked by a few people of late as to my motivation for writing this book. The answer is twofold. I had to find a way to deal with my demons, which even after all these years, seemed so reluctant to leave. Secondly and I believe just as important, was to reach out to others. It’s ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Depression ~ The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Michael Sean Symonds:I'd like to dedicate this article to the short life of Kelty Patrick Dennehy. The impulse to write about my own past experience of depression and suicidal tendencies has been percolating to the surface of my mind for a while now. It's a subject matter that goes largely unnoticed and unspoken ...
Views: 1294 - Stop Letting Drugs Trick Your Brain With The Help Of Norton Health Care - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2017 from Aafaque AakhterDrug addiction is a chronic brain disease. It tricks the brain into thinking that drugs are essential, despite negative consequences. Addiction compels individuals to go to great lengths to acquire their drugs of abuse. In 2013, more than half of new illicit drug users were under 18 years of ...
Views: 1294 - Am I Depressed? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieDepression is experienced by a lot of us. Sometimes it’s situational (job lay off), sometimes it’s related to past issues (e.g. childhood) and for others it’s hereditary. When you have situational depression something unexpected has happened over which you feel you have no control, i.e. death ...
Views: 1289 - Useful Meditation with Inspiring Statements and Healing Imagery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Eric RyanHi! I am Santa Rosa California psychologist, therapist, and counselor Dr. Eric Ryan—I often use mindfulness techniques and principles in my psychotherapy practice to help you experience greater focus, attunement, and become fully present. Learning to be present, to truly live in the moment, ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Women and Depression - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Ann GattyWomen and depression is a topic that has received a great amount of comments at this website. We have written about Understanding Depression, including descriptions, causes and remedies for the different types of depression; but women want to know more about their gender-specific concerns. ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - How Mindful Meditation Can Reverse Depression - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearMillions of people around the world have learned how mindful meditation can reverse depression. Now you can use this powerful tool to vastly improve your quality of life. Mindful meditation has the ability to reduce stress, relieve depression and anxiety, and lower your blood pressure, ...
Views: 1288 - 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: 1288(1 vote) - Overcoming Depression by Turning it Into a Big Success! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Sanjay PatelNumerous people are suffering from depression nowadays. While many try to overcome depression by taking some conscious treatment and using natural remedies like physical exercise, most of us having mild signs of depression or just feeling depressed don't even know that we are ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Postcards From the Edge - Dealing With Depression - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Matthew GibsonThroughout the years life has been a long grind and it has been difficult to find any sense in it. Even for those better off it simply seemed a case of going nowhere only going in greater style. Bit by bit, I had convinced myself I was trapped. I didn’t believe anything glorious and ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - What’s That One Decision That Can Break You Or Make You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from pooja brahmiIt won’t be wrong if we say that - All of us have endured letdowns, breakups, depression and low self esteem in our lives. These are just one of the few distressing times that leave you emotionally hurt. Some people continuously endeavor in life and are indeterminate of reasons of their failures ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Simple Depression Treatment Based on Dream Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Christina SponiasDepression can easily be cured through dream therapy because it is only a first indication that there is a certain abnormality in the functioning of your psyche. Depression is not a mental illness in its initial stages. It is in fact the beginning of a process of consciousness that can have ...
Views: 1287 - Are You Suffering From the Depression Epidemic? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2015 from Laura DankofWhen I got into health care several years ago, I thought naively that I don’t want to work in mental health. By declaring this, I was of the mindset that I would not then have to treat people with depression. I did not want to feel down and hopeless like they did. Well guess what? If you ...
Views: 1285 - Learn How To Fight Depression Without Medication - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dan MichealsMany people who suffer from depression wonder, "Why am I depressed?" and "What is wrong with me?" With the increase of psychotropic drugs, many people wonder if their problem is biologically based or whether it is the result of the events of their lives. Even when asking professionals about the ...
Views: 1285(3 votes) - Four Important Guidelines to Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Lucky BalaramanEveryone wants to be happy, even though it often seems that some people are determined to be unhappy at all costs. It is not difficult to be constantly happy. Achieving this boils down to your beliefs, your mental habits and the time you put in to becoming happy. Here are four major ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Instrumental Music – Way To Healthier Life - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from John MathewsAre you looking for something that will reduce your stress? Do you want to say good bye to all your worries and relax your mind? Have you heard about instrumental and its benefits for soothing your mind? Well, the science of mediation is one of the most enlightened ways of Veda’s. Meditation ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Thoughts on suicide - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Dr. Christine King[Following is a blog entry I wrote about a year ago, in a personal blog I titled "Notes to Self." I submit it here for digestion and discussion...] Note to Self: Thoughts of suicide occur only to the sane. In fact, I submit that it may be the one true mark of sanity. Anyone who is ...
Views: 1283 - Depression, ecstasy and healing - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Shuem HealingWhen you put your hands around your eyes you narrow your view. When in a room first you could see the whole room and now only part of it. Although the room didn’t change your perception of the room did. It is the same with your view on life. When your outlook on life is narrow this has nothing ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Why We Need to Improve How We Talk About Mental Illness (and How to Do It) - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2018 from Jessica McMohenOur culture has come a long way on the road to recognizing and overcoming mental illness, but there’s still much work to do to improve overall understanding and acceptance. With 43.8 million adults in the United States suffering from mental illness in a given year, the problem isn’t going away ...
Views: 1282 - How It Helps You Live a More Positive Life - by Submitted on May 04, 2019 from Sarah WilliamsSananga is great way to cleanse all your negative energy from your body. Keep reading for sananga: how it helps you live a more positive life There are more individuals in the United States currently on antidepressants than any other medication. Depression is just from one of the many ailments ...
Views: 1281 - Is There a Real Solution to Depression? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Leah FriedmanDepression is now ranked as a major global health crisis, affecting over 120 million people, according to a recent study from the World Health Organization (WHO), and ranks fourth amongst all health problems in its economic and social costs. The study, published in the journal of the American ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - Benefits To Using Telephone Counselling - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Caroline BronteAlthough many people may be familiar with counselling, not everyone has heard of or even taken advantage of telephone counselling. Doing a counselling session over the telephone can offer great benefits such as additional privacy and mobility in addition to confidentiality and access to a full ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Depession The Chronic Illness That Affects Millions Of People Each Year - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Sylvia McGrathThe American Medical Association says that now almost half of the population has a chronic illness. When we think of chronic illness we do not necessarily think of depression and anxiety. In fact some people like I did a few years ago felt that this illness is all in the head. My old beliefs ...
Views: 1277 - Learn How Chromium Supplements Fight Depression, Diabetes, and Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearChromium has been called “Nature's Prozac." Researchers at Duke University have found that a daily dose of 600 micrograms of chromium picolinate led to a significant decrease in symptoms of atypical depression. Scientists are researching chromium as a treatment for mood disorders, both mild and ...
Views: 1277 - The Health Benefits Of Being In Love. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Mike SmithFinding love is an important part of leading a healthy and fulfilled life. Being in a happy, loving relationship has a positive effect on all aspects of your life from work, to family life. On the flip side there are negative emotions associated with relationship break downs so moving on and ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - Online Counseling Therapy for Anxiety & Depression - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Peter StrongOnline Counseling is a very effective and also very convenient option for many people. Convenience is one of the main factors - people are often too busy to take the time to drive to and from a therapist's office. It is much more time-efficient to simply turn to your computer and make that Skype ...
Views: 1273 - You Are Not Alone! Let’s Fight Depression Together - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from James SharisonDepression! You might have heard of it. A constant feeling of sadness and despair – the sadness beyond understanding. There are many people around the world that are suffering from depression; more than what we can imagine. Some of them get diagnosed and treated, while a few remain hidden under ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Why You Shouldn't Trust Medication to Cure Your Depression - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Matthew SniderThe many ads out there and selective researchers have always suggested that many of the drugs for depression work. However, it is depressing to learn that most chemical treatments for this malady hardly work. Well, some do work, but afterward depression sets in again. Your doctor probably told ...
Views: 1271 - 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: 1268(1 vote) - Holiday Blues: Depression in the Elderly - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from ayen riveraThe holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one’s mood as the holidays approach. Perhaps you are one of many who live a distance away and visit elderly parents and family during the holidays. When you visit, ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Personal Success Strategies - The Expression-Repression-Depression-Connection - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonWith all these rhymes I was tempted to write a poem (and I may still...stay tuned for the sequel!!) about this topic. However, I decided I would just be straight-forward with these dynamics, seeing how critically valuable they are in our day-to-day lives. We have a choice we make many times ...
Views: 1266 - Seven Steps to a Life Filled With Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerNicole and I are asked by our clients to simplify complex ideas so that they can put these ideas into action. That's something that we love to do. If any idea becomes too complex it becomes very difficult to put those very good ideas into action. Below, we have listed 7 steps to help you move ...
Views: 1266(2 votes) - Why Are You Depressed? How to Find Happiness in Life - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Christina SponiasOur world is a living hell. Everyone here is selfish. Everyone is an actor. For most people the life conditions are unbearable. They have too many existential and material problems. They also have family problems and problematic relationships. They hate their job, or they are unemployed. ...
Views: 1266 - Causes And Cures Of Imbalanced Brain Chemistry In Anxiety Disorders And Depression. - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from James O'NeillAnxiety and Depression is caused by an imbalance of brain chemistry. Symptoms are normally dealt with by drugs, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) like Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft) and Fluoxetine (Prozac). Little do doctors tell you that imbalances in brain ...
Views: 1265 - Is Your Emotional Foundation Shaky? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from nancy traversFortifying or rebuilding your foundation starts with assessing how solid or shaky it is Our emotional foundation is the personality structure we operate from, much of it formed in childhood. Some of us are fortunate—born into families that shower love on their children, protect them, provide ...
Views: 1265 - Know What It Takes to Cope - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2016 from Jennifer RegularAre you feeling overwhelmed by stress and so exhausted that you barely have the energy or time to do the things you would actually enjoy? You are not alone. In fact if you are spending your days in a toxic work or home environment you can look at any one of your co-workers or family members ...
Views: 1265 - The Secret of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Claire Vorster'She is a friend of mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.'Toni Morrison, Beloved How do you sleep? Sleep, the beloved time when care is put to rest and angels guard us. Or it would be if I was mistress of a large house in ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Treat Your Own Depression - Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen battling depression, many people go to their medical doctor and get a prescription for an antidepressant. The recommended treatment for mild to moderate depression is psychotherapy and, if needed, a prescription for an antidepressant. Medication seems to be the first line of defense. ...
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