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Depression is the condition of feeling sad or despondent, but can more specifically refers to a mental illness when it has reached a severity and duration to warrant a diagnosis.
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What is Depression? by Dr. Timothy Sharp- Removing Stress From Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from marge adminFor over three centuries, the Chinese people have found in Feng Shui the source for of internal and external balance and harmony. We all are searching for a little harmony in our life. Today’s fast-paced life assails all our senses with demands and expectations. Stress, anxiety and tension ...
Views: 1You must read the article to rate it. - Have you learned your ABC? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Nigel LewisABC THEORY. Have you learned your ABC yet? The American psychologist Albert Ellis (1913–2007) developed rational-emotive therapy (RET), which is a directive, confrontational psychotherapy designed to challenge and modify clients’ irrational beliefs thought to cause their personal distress ...
Views: 1You must read the article to rate it. - 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 enjoying ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Mending the "holes" of depression with Visual EFT - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Maria AnnellHelen has been suffering from depression for many years. She is incapable of having a job, suffering from panic attacks, stress-related eczemas, nightmares and general apathy (just to mention a few!) Medication has brought some relief, but she dislikes the way it tends to make her feel numb even to ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Healing Anxiety with mindfulness and Experiential Imagery - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Peter StrongMindfulness as taught in Mindfulness Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation Therapy, is a particular awareness skill that teaches us to be aware of what is happening while it is happening. Through diligent practice, we begin to recognize reactions as they arise form moment to moment throughout ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - The Importance of Mindfulness for Healing Anxiety (The Boulder Center for Mindfulness Psychotherapy & Counseling) - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Peter StrongDo you feel stuck and unable to get beyond anxiety, depression and traumatic memories? Do you feel a victim of your emotions? Intense emotions resulting from childhood trauma, personal loss or a recent traumatic experience have a tendency to become stuck in the deep recesses of the mind where ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - The Online Course in Mindfulness Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Peter StrongMeditation has been around for thousands of years and there are many different approaches. The most common forms of meditation usually involves focusing on a particular object, such as a word mantra, as in Transcendental Meditation; a divine image as in some forms of Tibetan Buddhist meditation; an ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Depression Treatment with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Virgil PaunThere is no health without mental emotional health. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disease burden in North America and Europe. By 2030, it is expected to be the second leading cause of disease burden worldwide. If we add stress, anxiety and insomnia ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Latest Treatments for Depression - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Dr Russell RazzaqueI have been treating depression for nearly two decades now and I have watched the tools we have used to tackle the illness evolve over this time. In the latter half of the last century certain therapies grew an increasing bedrock of evidence to support their efficacy in the treatment of ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Be Depressed And Have A Nice Day Anyway - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Nandisvara IshayaIf you are depressed, and are like most people, you have probably been trying to understand the root cause in the hope of finding a cure. After following the same approach for many years, I stumbled upon another way which is so simple and profound I was astonished! Why hadn't I seen it ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Depression has a natural cure - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Daniel ChakrabortyThere is a very common perception in many of us that depression is caused by some chemical imbalance within our brains. This is a fact and what bothers us, are the reasons that have caused this chemical imbalance. You can call them distorted brain chemicals if you like to. But once you get the ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - What Do You Know About Health And Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Thomas LechnerLet us first find out, what does it actually mean, when we say "Happiness" and "Health". There might be some misunderstanding floating around. For sure the happy, or unhappy born person doesn't exist, the same it is with the overall health. To become a happy person, can only have to do with ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Valentines Day – Searching For the Perfect Partner - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Clare MannMany people experience mixed emotions about Valentines Day because they allow their personal circumstances to dictate their responses to this celebration. Those without partners may feel reminded of their deep-seated beliefs that somehow their lives are not complete and Valentine's Day is thus met ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Yoga - Top Interesting Reasons to Start Practicing Now - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Henry AlzamoraYoga has become a very famous word nowadays, it is amazing how people look for Yoga to make it part of their daily lives. No matter where are you from, if you want to use yoga for stress or not, where do you actually live, what your personal life conditions are, or your religion, creed or personal ...
Views: 18(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - I Feel Sad When Bad Things Happen to Other People - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Anne WestTerrible things happen every second on this planet. People and animals are harmed, or even killed. Plants are going extinct. Property is destroyed. Natural disasters wreak havoc. People lose their loved ones, become permanently disabled, or become homeless. The list of dreadful things that can ...
Views: 16(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Mindfulness Meditation Therapy for PTSD - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Peter StrongPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be defined as recurrent episodes of anxiety and panic in reaction to a past experience that was overwhelming at both sensory and emotional levels. The individual was unable to process and assimilate the experience, and the emotional trauma becomes ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What is Depression? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Dean SunseriDefined: Depression is a debilitating state that has a negative impact on a person’s mood, and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. A depressed person will describe their mood as sad or empty, and sometimes he or she becomes irritable easily. Some other characteristics are ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Exactly How Are Anxiety Attacks and Depression Associated - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Jeff SchwartzJust how Are Anxiety Attacks And Depression Associated? Anxiety attacks are when the entire body reacts towards stress. Generally the stress is something that happens to the individual that is experiencing the attack. A lot of times, the anxiety will be brought on by depression. Depression and ...
Views: 18(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Effective Common Cures For Depression - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression is an illness of the mind. It is where neurotransmitters in the brain are not balanced out. There is no way to overcome this illness without treatment and it can be serious and in some cases harmful. Some of the symptoms of depression include: Feeling sad and upset a lot of the time, ...
Views: 30(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Deal With Depression Without Medication Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dan MichealsLow level depression, while usually not disabling, can still make it difficult to function effectively in family and professional life. It also can drain the life out of activities that normally are a major source of enjoyment for you. Even though you may want to get back to your normal self as ...
Views: 27(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 29(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Beating Depression - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Alex RyanDepression is a terrible condition that brings suffering to the lives of millions and yet it seems that most of the people who suffer from it do not have effective tools to combat it. Much of what is offered to meet this need seems to be either ineffectual or inaccessible. I’d like to share ...
Views: 20You must read the article to rate it. - Your Present Has Power - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lora Morrow, M.S.,Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have -- so spend it wisely. - Kay Lyons The world--your world, my world--is composed of only three time zones: past, present, and future. Focusing your mind exclusively on the past or the future will get you ...
Views: 31(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Curing Anxiety Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Julie StevensonWhen dealing with anxiety symptoms, you go through events that others around you don't see. Maybe you're walking down a hallway and all of the sudden the walls start closing in frantically. You start to run towards the light before they close completely, but it just doesn't seem like you're going ...
Views: 24(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Treat Depression In Men Permanently - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression in men is often different than depression in women because men react to their own depression differently. Men typically do not respond well to feeling out of control of their own emotions. This causes them to become aggressive or easily agitated. They may go into a rage with little or no ...
Views: 19(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Link Between Individuals Above Fifty Years Old And Depression - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Dan MichealsAccording to the National Institutes of Health, 1.5 million people aged above fifty years old and depression is interlinked immensely. If this condition goes untreated, it often results in suicide. The problem with most people who are in contact with these elders is that they tend to overlook the ...
Views: 17You must read the article to rate it. - The Steps To Treat A Depression - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression isn't something one should play with. As soon as it is diagnosed action should be taken to see to the disorder before things start to get out of hand. Depression can start mildly, or it can start a little heavier and just get worse. If your depression has started mildly, that is a good ...
Views: 19You must read the article to rate it. - Depression Support You Need To Know About - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dan MichealsWe all feel sad from time to time, especially when confronting a loss or stressful event in life, but for someone with depression, life can be overwhelming and feel completely hopeless in any situation. If you or someone you know is experiencing an ongoing battle with depression, don't give up ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How Depression Can Be Treated Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression hurts, more and more people struggle with depression. Some cases are more severe than others. First it's important to find out what kind of depression you're suffering from. Psychotic depression, Major Depression, Melancholic depression, Atypical depression, or Postpartum depression. ...
Views: 19(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Dealing With Depression Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression is a terrible thing. It robs you of your life by turning your mind into a literal torture chamber while your body may be perfectly fine. Some people, in trying to deal with this terrible illness, turn to drugs. But the drugs have terrible side effects which in some way are worse than the ...
Views: 24(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What Depression Treatment To Look Out For? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dan MichealsDepression treatment is very important for a depressed person. Depression unnoticed can lead to various health hazards. Depression is not a disease but a mental disorder. It has a tendency to alter the mental behavior of the person affected by it. Though there are different types of treatments ...
Views: 17(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Treatment For Depression: What Steps To Take - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dan MichealsThe term clinical depression, also called major depression refers to a medical term for any type of depression that needs some sort of treatment in order to alleviate it. Doctors also tend to use it as an umbrella term to cover various forms of depression. Clinical depression is a rather serious ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Masked Depression, Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction, Pt 1 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Sadie SheafeThe holiday season often brings unwelcome visitors in the form of stress and depression. There are three primary areas that can invite these unwanted killers into your life. The first is relationships! According to the researchers at the Mayo clinic, “Relationships can cause turmoil, ...
Views: 38(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What color is your Depression? Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Peter StrongWhen we experience depression we often describe it with phrases like: “I’m in a black mood”, or “It smothers me like a heavy blanket”, or “Its like being in a thick fog”, or “I feel like I’m wading through treacle.” These and similar descriptions provide interesting clues ...
Views: 30(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How Not to be a Victim of Your Emotions: Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Peter StrongWhen you really look closely at anxiety, depression, fear, anger or stress, you will almost always find recurring patterns of negative thoughts, traumatic memories and habitual emotional reactions. They are our tormentors, the pesky biting insects that annoy us throughout the day. They ambush our ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Light Therapy as an Option for Depression and SAD - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisMany people are looking toward ways of treating health issues without taking medication. One of more interesting alternatives to people with depression or rhythm disorders is light therapy. This therapy is not for everyone, but it gives an option to people with seasonal affective disorder, shift ...
Views: 27(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What is it Like to Be Depressed? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Russell SymondsDepression is said to be the "common cold" of mental illness. Unfortunately there has been such a stigma attached to mental illness that throughout history, those having to contend with whatever aspect(s) of mental illness life threw at them, also had to contend with many associated social ...
Views: 35(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 48(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 36(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Cultivating Hope - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Patricia Eslava VesseyThe holidays can be a joyous time filled with love, joy and peace, a time of festivities and fun with family and friends. However it can also be a difficult time for many. Limited financial resources, current crises, recalled losses and past disappointments can make us very sad. Even though ...
Views: 39(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - “The Dark Depression Cloud of Later Life” - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from William Cottringer“The Dark Depression Cloud of Later Life” By Bill Cottringer “The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.” ~Doug Larson Later life often brings a dark cloud of depression that can be very worrisome and quite difficult to deal ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why People Get Depressed at Christmas and What to do About It - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Ray WilliamsWe are told that Christmas, for Christians, should be the happiest time of year, an opportunity to be joyful and grateful with family, friends and colleagues. Yet, according to the National Institute of Health, Christmas is the time of year that people experience the highest incidence of ...
Views: 39(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 43(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Coping With Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Leah FriedmanFor many people the winter is far less a time of peace and goodwill and far more a time when the hassles of hectic Christmas shopping, over-crowded stores, storms, gray skies, and sometimes a heightened sense of loneliness all can greatly increase stress and chance of illness. Winter, for ...
Views: 38(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 42(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Findings Say Toxins May Be Linked To Depression - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Leah FriedmanDepression is a growing problem across America. Some reports state that 17.5 million Americans suffer from depression. According to one Surgeon General’s Report, up to one in ten children may suffer from a serious emotional disturbance. People with severe depression have a reported suicide rate ...
Views: 47(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Stress Reducer Secret- Eliminating Stress without Drugs! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Dan ArdebiliStress is an emotion that most people try to escape from. But can you really escape from stress, or why would you want to? Is stress really bad for us, or does it serve a purpose? With all the demands in life, like work, family, parenting, relationships, and marriage, of course we will feel some ...
Views: 40(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Link Between Panic Attacks and Depression - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Andrew HunterNearly 5% of US citizens suffer from some sort of anxiety attacks and depression. People that get depressed tend to also have higher levels of anxiety and may also be afflicted by panic attacks. Often people with anxiety disorders never seek help because they are fearful of what could be happening. ...
Views: 42(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - December Depression - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Rose GarlandThis blog won't apply to everyone, but I believe it will apply to a lot of people. I know I've read somewhere that the most suicides happen in the month of December. Really Depression during the holidays is very common. The weather has changed, and we're entering the heart of the dark winter. ...
Views: 41(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Conquer Your Stress – Stress Reducer Secrets Revealed - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dan ArdebiliWith all the responsibilities we have in the modern world we live in, it’s no wonder most people are seeking a stress reducer or stress reducers. With the increasing roles that men and women have to play, everything from businessman/women, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, dad, mom, etc., it ...
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