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Timothy Sharp
Timothy Sharp is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Depression". You can find complete information on Timothy Sharp and his products by visiting www.overcomingdepressiontreatment.com .
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. The following content relating to Depression has been reviewed by the editorial staff at SelfGrowth.com for quality and caliber.

All articles written by an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide are denoted by three asterisks (***) at the beginning of the title.
  • Why Fix It If We Won't Own It? - by Bill ChandlerThere’s no way on earth we’ll have any chance, at all, of successfully managing our disorder if we can’t own up to, embrace, and engage that from which we’re suffering. And we have to acknowledge that this suffering has legitimate biological and psychological foundations. If we can’t ...
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  • Self Help - Helping Yourself and Others With Dianetics - by Louis SteinerIt's a tradition that could be especially helpful in the wake of the recession, as people work to overcome the potentially devastating psychological effects associated with layoffs, foreclosures and the loss of businesses. Fortunately, Americans have come together to help one another--statistics ...
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  • Hurt Feelings vs. Hurt Heart - by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.Clifford, 42, married with children, told me during a phone session that he was tired of not feeling happy and joyous. "As a small child, I remember being so happy and excited about life. But my parents didn't receive me at all. They were indifferent to my creativity and ...
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  • Give Up My Most Prized Possession? No Way! - by Bill ChandlerLet me share a cool story as to how I came to know and understand one of life’s greatest truths. Years ago, as my ex-wife and I were putting the final touches (as if we were painting a portrait) on our divorce arrangements, I was being asked to sacrifice yet more time with, and access to, my ...
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  • Avoiding Your Feelings? Find out Why and What to Do About It - by Dr. Ron FrederickWhy do people tend to avoid feeling their feelings? It has everything to do with our early experience in life - what we learned and what we didn't learn. As I talk to people across the nation, most people agree that they didn't really learn how to make good use of their feelings when they were ...
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  • Overcoming Girl Teenagers Low Self Esteem - by Ghyslain LefebvreIf you are like every parent out there, you constantly worry about your children every day. When they are babies, you worry they are going to fall and get hurt. When they start school, are they going fit in, are they going to make friends, are they going to like school? They get to the age of 9 ...
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  • New Science Questions Theory of Antidepressant Drugs - by Byron J. RichardsEva Redei, David Lawrence Stein Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern’s Feinberg School, has presented a study that throws a monkey wrench in the scientific rationale that is used to justify giving out antidepressant medication. She has clearly demonstrated, for the first time, that genes ...
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  • Anxiety And Depression After Binge Drinking - by Nathan TylerOn the morning following a night of binge drinking, it's not uncommon to be in a mild state of anxiety and depression. Many people drink alcohol completely unaware that it's a depressant and not a stimulant as most people would think. 3 out of 10 of teens engage in binge drinking once a week. ...
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  • ***From Depression to Happiness in 7 Simple Steps - by Dr. Timothy Sharp, the Official Guide to DepressionMany people over the years have claimed to have found the secrets to happiness. Not many of them have had any sort of formal training in the understanding of human thinking and behaviour. Yet many of these have made lots of money selling products and services which have not always proven to be of ...
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  • *** Which do we address first in wholistic care: body, emotions, mind, relationships or spirit? - by Daniel J. Benor, MD, ABIHM Many people with acute pain simply want to be rid of it, without giving it much of a second thought. A pain pill does the trick and they move on with their lives. They see no reason to poke about and ask whether there are any deeper understandings to be had about the pain. Most of the time, a ...
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  • ***What is Depression? - by Dr. Timothy Sharp, The Official Guide to DepressionIf depression is the common cold of mental health problems (as it’s often been called) then there are literally millions of people around the world who’re coughing and sneezing at the moment. But the good news is that there are some very effective treatments for this common ailment and in this ...
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  • Depression self help - by M.farouk radwanHow effective is depression medication I have helped thousands of people to get of depression on their own by teaching them depression self help methods. Lots of people mistakenly believe that drugs are the solution for depression while the truth is that psychotherapy is usually much more ...
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  • Counteracting Depression - by Mandy KloppersCounteracting Depression People who suffer from depression tend to be introspective. They attribute all failures to their own shortcomings/inadequacies and all successes are attributed externally. By this, I mean that they often do not give themselves credit for any success in their life, ...
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  • Living With A Serial Killer - by Liam O'Sullivan (mnch) If a convicted serial killer moved in next door – would you choose to invite them round every day, feed them, ask them to stay over or even move in? Of course not! But many of us, every single day, live with the biggest serial killer the modern world has known – STRESS. We have invited it in ...
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  • Depression Counseling: There is Help and Hope - by Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LPC, NCCA person can live forty days without food, seven days without water, and a few minutes without air; but he cannot live one second without hope. ~unknown Sometimes life can be so difficult, frustrating, and painful. There are times when we need someone to talk to who will listen, understand and ...
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  • Are You Depressed? Or, Is It Something Else? - by Ken Fields MA, NCC, LMHCThere is a saying that depression is anger turned in on itself. That means the anger that you may be holding within your mind has nowhere to go and rather than being expressed outwardly, it is festering inside. Like undigested food that turns putrid, the anger becomes depression. You feel lethargic ...
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  • Why Do We Suffer? Are You Suffering? Then You May Need to Rejoice! - by Shirley ChengWhy do people have to suffer? Do some people simply have bad luck or is there a good reason why we suffer? Why do we all get sick, grow old, and die? And is all suffering really bad, or is it actually a blessing in disguise, somehow? Here, I will outline some of the reasons why we suffer: • ...
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  • Marry Your Self First: Addiction, Depression, Divorce.... - by Ken DonaldsonI had a client say something very interesting to me last week…she suggested that because I was a mental health counselor, I, therefore, have minimal issues or challenges in my life. Ha! I wish! I shy away from sharing much of my personal story with my clients, as that is all part of having, ...
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  • Dealing with depression on your own - by M.farouk radwanDepression self help I have helped thousands of people to get of depression on their own by teaching them depression self help methods. Lots of people mistakenly believe that drugs are the solution for depression while the truth is that psychotherapy is usually much more effective for treating ...
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  • Emotional Abuse: What it is and why it is so important to recognize - by Roni Weisberg-Ross L.M.F.T.Sticks and stones may break my bones but … bullying and name-calling can emotionally scar me forever. Not the original ending to the classic verse, but probably the more accurate one. It seems that broken bones will heal far more quickly than a battered soul. Does this sound overly ...
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  • Lunch With a Friend Taught the Meaning of Life - by Bill ChandlerHooked-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 ...
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  • Three Effective Ways to Reduce Stress and Depressed Mood During the Holidays - by Mark Lakewood, CEOThe holiday season is quickly approaching and many of us are preparing for this joyous time of the year. Some may embrace the holidays with cheer, hope, and thanksgiving while others may embrace the season with burden, anxiety, and personal failure. This article addresses three ways you can ...
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  • Major Depression and Family - by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Major Depression and Family While most people have experienced a period of feeling down or blue, those who experience major depression experience a far more profound sense of feeling overwhelmed by dread and despair. Their feelings may be independent of, somewhat dependent upon and at times ...
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  • Clinical Depression Symptoms - by John BlosseEvery year on average, one in four people in the UK suffer from some kind of mental health problem, anxiety and depression being the most common disorders. There has been a tenfold increase in depression since the Second World War the main form of depression is known as clinical depression. So what ...
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  • Panic Attacks and Anxiety: Is Opening Up Worth the Risk? - by Bill ChandlerWithout a doubt, opening up has always been a toughie for me. Still can be. My issue has always been trust, trying my best to believe that those in whom I might confide will truly listen to all I have to say; and accept it, not necessarily in agreement, without passing judgment. God only knows ...
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  • Low Self Esteem? Are you suffering? - by G. LefebvreIt is a lot more common than you think. Millions of people suffer of low self esteem in the United States and a lot more throughout the world. If affects people of all ages, male or female. But how do you know if you are suffering of low self esteems? What are the signs? What are symptoms? ...
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  • The Unsung Truth - Food as a Natural Treatment for Depression - by Rebecca ShellyFood is nature’s way with supplying your body with what it needs and craves, including treatment for diseases and things like depression. If you are eating processed, sugar laden foods every cell in your body is screaming for nutrients. Most people don’t think of food as one of the ...
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  • Free Yourself From The Emotional Bully - by Allison Love, M.A.Did you ever have someone bully you when you were a school-aged child or as an adult? Maybe they put you down because of your looks, your family, where you lived, what you wore or your grades, causing you to feel badly about yourself. There could have been different ways you handled them; from ...
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  • Eradicating Depression Through Schema-Focused Therapy - by James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT Samantha 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 ...
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  • How to Beat Your Story of Depression - by Michael KnowlesAnd yes, there will be days on which you awaken and feel that Black Dog hanging over you like a suffocating blanket. Your mind will absolutely, positively believe it knows you are depressed again. Ah! Another one of those days, the story in your head goes. What's the point? I haven't the energy ...
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  • Beat the Winter Blues - by Carla MillerThe days are starting to get shorter and the nights are drawing in. Whether you’re one of the 10% of people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or just a fan of sunshine, it can be common to feel a bit low in October so here are some top tips for beating the winter blues from ...
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  • Getting Through The Winter Blues - by Roseanna LeatonEverybody seems to be talking about the weather. Yet again in the Isle of Man, and throughout much of the UK, it has been a disappointing summer. Too little sun and far too much rain would seem to be the general consensus. I have lost count of the number of times that I have seen would-be floods ...
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  • The Causes Of Anxiety And Depression - by Nathan TylerEveryone goes through stages of anxiety and depression in their lifetime. It's normal to occasionally feel this way when we've got a lot going on. Losing a loved one or finding yourself unemployed can lead to emotions of sadness, pain, worry and hopelessness. Anxiety and depression are ...
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  • Adult Depression and Childhood Abuse - by Roni Weisberg-Ross L.M.F.T.Over the years I’ve discovered that a significant proportion of adult clients who present with depression have a history of childhood abuse. The abuse may have been sexual, physical and/or emotional. At first I attributed this to the fact that I specialize in abuse and many clients who come to ...
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  • Free Stress Reducer for Treating Depression Naturally - by 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 serotonin ...
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  • Overcoming Low Self Esteem - by G. LefebvreLOW SELF ESTEEM is everywhere now days. For example, do you know that seven million girls and women have eating disorders, compared with 1 million boys and men. Ten percent report onset at 10 years or younger; 33 percent ages 11 to 15. Do you know that twenty percent College-aged women in ...
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  • Learn about Neuronutrients - by Tim MielkeIn today’s hectic lifestyle, stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on a person’s mental health. It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting in a traffic jam, you run a small business, or you’re the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company, managing your mind in a healthy way is an important part of ...
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  • Feelings of Depression and Anxiety - by Tracey MulryWhen you are feeling like there is no tomorrow and everything looks bleak, are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Are you feeling embarrassed and don’t want to talk to your friends, parents or even a doctor because they may not understand? Depression is very common and everyone suffers ...
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  • Best Foods to Fight Stress - by Susan M. DykesStress – a high dollar word with overloaded explanations. People losing homes, loved ones and jobs donate to one group of stress pupils, while those with punishing routines, i.e. diets, exercise, Type A personalities, and low self-esteem contribute to another. Regardless of the group you fall ...
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  • Is Depression Being Mistaken for Old Age? - by Lori SomekhDepression 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 ...
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  • Suicidal Ideations - by Cheryl HitchcockAlthough suicide is a fairly heavy topic and conjures up all kinds of negative images, nevertheless it should be talked about, however briefly within this scope. When deciding what aspects to cover with this topic, and there are many, I decided to talk about risk assessment. One of the most ...
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  • BACK TO SCHOOL WITH DEPRESSION ~ Successful Mental Health Tips for College Students - by Agnes B. LevineIt's been an exciting start for students returning to school and especially for those entering college for the first time! By now, everybody is in his or her dorm and happy with his or her class schedule. Hopefully, meal plans and textbooks are coming together smoothly, too. Prayerfully, you ...
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  • Can Coffee be an Antidepressant? - by Dr. Judith OrloffIn America, we consume over 400 million cups of coffee every day. Ever wonder why so many of us make such a lustful beeline for our caffeine? Could it be the oodles of antioxidants it contains? Or that science has revealed its health benefits, including lowered risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s ...
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  • Imagine a Better Life - by Judi MoreoWhen you were a child, did you ever imagine yourself to be something else….like a princess, a cowboy, an astronaut, a doctor, or some other character. I did. I would transform myself into a particular character for a period of time and have a wonderful adventure. My favorite was to imagine ...
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  • Surrogacy and Postpartum Depression - by Sharon LaMotheThe Third Party- Surrogacy and Postpartum Depression Intended Parents have several concerns before, during and after they have a baby through surrogacy. Some, but not all, have a great relationship with their surrogate and worry how she is going to react once the baby is born. Is she going to ...
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  • Moving Through Grief on Foot - by Julie LangeAfter my 16-year-old son Justin died, I learned that some journeys can only be made on foot, and grieving is one of them. You can't fly across it to avoid touching down in the pain. You can't cruise through it by car and watch the landscape through a half-open window. You can't swim through the ...
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  • Is your Inner Critic in charge of how you feel about yourself? - by Astra NiedraMost of us are aware of being self critical, at best occasionally or at worst so often that no matter what we do or how we live our lives, we never feel good about ourselves. This self-criticism is actually an inner self, the Critic, who can be identified, separated from and dialogued with. This ...
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  • Don't fake it, FEEL IT ! - by Shayne HammondSuccess in any situation in life is only a feeling away. "He that loveth not knoweth not God; for GOD is LOVE." 1 John 4:8 Access the FEELING of LOVE and you have accessed the POWER of GOD. Often when faced with negative circumstances we think the circumstance or situation is harming or ...
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  • Your power is NOW - by Shayne Hammond "NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Heb 11:1 Whether your'e thinking about yesterday, pondering the events of today, visualising your future in ten years time, or remembering an experience in your childhood, you are creating NOW, in this ...
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  • Panick Attacks Cure | Anxiety Symptoms - tackled and beaten, Part 2 - by Catherine KozarPart 2 One of the major key factors that differs from those who fully eliminate panic attacks from their lives and those who do not, is not medication, lifestyle changes, or relaxation exercises. It is when the individual no longer fears the thought of having a panic attack.. Some may think this ...
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