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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Therapy Tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthHave you ever felt down during the winter months, when days are shorter and you’re inside more? You may have felt symptoms of SAD – seasonal affective disorder. SAD is a type of depression that hits when days become shorter. In some it may be no more than a slight case of wintertime blues. But ...
Views: 1897 - Feeling Good: Can Trapped Emotions Stop Someone From Feeling Good? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere is something that just about everyone wants, and that is to feel good. It plays a big part in what someone does and doesn’t do. This can relate to one feeling emotionally centred and at ease internally and/or through having a heightened sense of wellbeing because of what is taking place ...
Views: 1894 - Grieving - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceGrief – it’s a word we can all relate to, if we have ever suffered the pain of losing someone close to us. It’s a word that is associated with love, the empty feeling it leaves behind as the bottom of our world falls out. It’s a word that is associated with death, as we try to move on in our ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - 3 Important Reasons To Consider Alternatives To Anxiety Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Dennis SimsekOK let's get one thing straight here, I simply have nothing against therapy for anxiety. BUT, saying that i'll still never be able to get back the THOUSANDS of dollars I spent on anxiety therapy during my 6 year battle with anxiety disorders. But you're reading this article because you want the ...
Views: 1890 - Anxiety and Depression - Why Depression Drugs May Not Be Necessary - Fight Depression Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2006 from Danna SchneiderMillions of people, especially in the United States, are currently suffering the symptoms of depression, and have even gone as far as taking prescription antidepressants that may have harmful side effects and dampen the quality of their life in other ways in the hopes it will just go away. ...
Views: 1890 - Important Points to Consider When Outsourcing Medical Record Review Tasks - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Steve RyderHow can you be sure that you are entrusting your valuable data to a trustworthy company? How do you stay assured that the medical record review company you have signed a contract with will safeguard your information? Medical record review is a time and labor intensive process that demands ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - Men and Divorce - A Guide For You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Kyle MorrisonSociety usually has this misinterpreted view about men and divorce. That men will be fine in the end, that they are much more stable in terms of handling pain and tremendous emotional stress and that they will generally come out fine in the end. Well much as society would like to say it is so, ...
Views: 1886 - Taking Action When You Recognize Your Triggers For Depression Episodes - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonFor those dealing with chronic depression, something that is not well understood is the fact that the depression is both: Not a constant issue. Can be brought on by various triggers. Aside from the chemical and genetic components that are out of your control, you can learn ...
Views: 1885 - The Online Course in Mindfulness Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 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; ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - Online Counseling via Skype - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Peter StrongOnline Internet Psychotherapy and Counseling through Skype is becoming more popular than ever for busy people. As a professional online psychotherapist, I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of clients who prefer to have therapy sessions in the comfort of their own homes rather than ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - The Spanish Bailout and the Euro Crisis - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Vincent TreacyIt might be difficult to immediately associate the current Eurozone crisis with Health and Fitness and Mental Health but certainly not with Money, Career Planning and Retirement issues. Hardly a day goes by without the crisis deepening and Greece or now Spain ready to implode in the financial ...
Views: 1879(1 vote) - When You Want To Hurt - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from David OttWhen You Want To Hurt - A Letter To Those Who Suffer - When ego control and defenses are close to being shattered, these are the times we become really scared and begin to think hurtful thoughts. These are your ego's ways to try and gain control in situations where you feel overwhelmed, ...
Views: 1878 - The Well of Self - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Sheryl PaulWe all carry within us a well of Self. We can’t see this well, but we know when the waters are clear and full or when they’re low and flecked with the dark matter of the lies we tell ourselves about ourselves. We know when the waters are warm from the time, interest, and compassion we pour into ...
Views: 1876 - “There Is Hope” - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Bishop Matthew A. BarberBlessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose Hope is the LORD. Jeremiah 17:7 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the ...
Views: 1876 - Mental Illness and Mental Institutions: When You Have No More Options - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Cat DavisMy mom anxiously sits beside me on one of the faded blue couches. Today is the first day of final exams, I remember. But here I am, sitting and crying uncontrollably in the waiting room of my school’s counseling services. I am not the normal college student anymore. I am going ...
Views: 1874 - Five Things You Shouldn't Say to a Friend with Depression - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Eileen O'ShanassyAccording to recent mental health statistics, more than 75 million people suffer from depression. Symptoms such as overwhelming sadness, fatigue, negative thoughts, suicidal thoughts, and loss of interest in various activities characterize this condition. This disease is almost becoming an ...
Views: 1873 - How to Survive the Rest of This Winter - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyPeople throughout much of the United States will remember the winter of 2013-2014. You have recent memories of shoveling snow, driving through ice, snow, and slush, staying home with the kids when they had a day off, and worrying about the safety of people you know. Those of you who do not live ...
Views: 1870 - How to stop feeling bad - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanIf you typed the word “Depression” in any query on the internet you will end up with the same phrase “Depression is a result of imbalance in brain chemicals” and as it appears from this statement, the only solution is find a way to balance brain chemicals, which is to live on medication forever ...
Views: 1868(2 votes) - H.B.I.T.S. Syndrome - The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockH.B.I.T.S. is more widespread than originally thought, mainly because it goes unreported. The reason for this is that on the surface, it doesn't seem to be all that serious. But as a matter of record, H.B.I.T.S. could be called the silent killer. One of the major symptoms of H.B.I.T.S. is a ...
Views: 1867(5 votes) - Misdiagnosed With Depression: Manic Attack - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Cat DavisDecember 2016 Screaming. Excruciatingly desperate. Dangerously loud. Pain expressed with every sound; helplessness released with every breath. I sit up in my bed, surrounded by darkness. The sun starts peeking between the curtains of the bedroom. I look around, trying to figure out where ...
Views: 1867 - The Reservoir - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Bill WhiteI’ve had a lot on my mind lately. On top of that, it seems as though there haven’t been enough hours in the day to accomplish all that’s on my “to-do” list. Absolutely, I’ve been pushing myself to the max in recent weeks. And I can feel it mentally, emotionally, and physically. Have you ever ...
Views: 1867(4 votes) - Funeral for a Friend - Four Gifts to finding New Life in Death - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Deb ScottIt has been said, “Anyone can die, but not everyone can live.” Can you relate to this? I have been attempting to go to daily Mass for Lent (please don't hate me because I'm Catholic!), and it just so happened the other day was a Funeral Mass for no one in particular I knew. Or did ...
Views: 1864(3 votes) - Teen Suicide and Social Media - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2018 from Sam VakninTeen Suicide and Social Media By Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Social media and the devices that they run on are designed to be addictive, as many industry executives have confessed. Addiction is always punctuated by periods of withdrawal and its “cold ...
Views: 1864 - Treatment of Anxiety Disorders - Quick Tips - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownI have done a lot of research, interviews and self practice of different treatment of anxiety disorders and I wanted to share with you a few of these tips. I hope they help or give you ideas to find your own tips: Volunteer When you take time out of your day to assist others less fortunate ...
Views: 1864(5 votes) - “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 with, ...
Views: 1862(2 votes) - 5 natural herbs for sound mental health - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Huyen MyEveryone can be affected by mental problems. Sometimes we cannot remember where we are going or where we left our wallet or mobile phone. Or, maybe we experience brain fog more than we thought. Information overload, depression, stress, and environment toxins can hamper our brain function and ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Hopelessness to Happiness - Discovering Self Reliance - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Vickie GriffithTucked deep under the covers she rustles with the idea of getting out of bed. It feels dark outside today. Yet, the sun is warming the petals of the brightly colored flowers. Today she feels hopeless? What do you do when everything feels hopeless? When you are too tired, too sick, in too much ...
Views: 1861 - Depression And The Traveler Within Us All - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Shayne and Lori NorthThe road was long, dusty and rough. It went on winding through the forest and was strewn with rocks and ruts, which was hard on the feet. A lone pair of soft leather slippers worn by a tired peasant trod along its path. The road started up a hill, passing under a large oak tree overhanging the ...
Views: 1859(2 votes) - How Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2018 from Desiree PattonIt’s never been easy to raise a child, but with the addition of something as widespread, ever-changing and topical as social media, parents can feel as if they’re always playing catch up. According to Verywell Family, 51 percent of teens use social media sites daily. With so many adolescents on ...
Views: 1857 - Finding The Right Psychiatrist For You - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Teresa JoyceWe are entering a mind field here where the only way to find the right help for you is by trial and error, in my own experience I spent so many years doing just that. At times I felt as if here was no one out there that could ever fill those shoes. The key here is to consider other aspects of ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - How to get rid of depression - by Submitted on Apr 07, 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: 1853 - What Are The Main Causes of Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleDepression is a condition that can be very misunderstood. It affects many people from all walks of life and arrives for a variety of different reasons. It is indiscriminate- about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 or 8 men will suffer from depression at some stage of their life, and women are much more ...
Views: 1852 - Daisy's Depression - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianDaisy, a 16 year old high school student, was referred to me by her school. According to her school counselor, Daisy was hospitalized recently for suicidal ideation and needed to be seen for her depression. When Daisy walked into my office, the first thing I noticed was all of her piercing. She ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - The Purrfect Medicine: Separating The Myths From The Truth About Having An Emotional Support Animal - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerI have a pair of sugar gliders. They’ve been with me for over six years, since they were eight weeks out of pouch. For those who do not know what sugar gliders are – they are small marsupials that can live twelve to fifteen years and bond closely with their owners. I have brought them many ...
Views: 1849 - It Is Difficult To Identify Anxiety Symptoms In Someone Else - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from paul empeyNot every man or women will respond in the same manner to a specific problem. It is an individuals emotional and physical make-up that influences how they handle that situation. Anyone with little or no panic attack issues may deal with it in a cool and calm manner. However, someone with a high ...
Views: 1848 - Breaking the Cycle of Abandonment - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Darlene LancerIf you're discontented in a relationship or go from one to another or even remain unhappily alone, you may be caught in a worsening cycle of abandonment. People tend to think of abandonment as something physical, like neglect. Loss of physical closeness due to death, divorce, and illness is ...
Views: 1847(1 vote) - What a Routine Eye Exam Can Reveal About Your Overall Health - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Alvina JenniferBy just taking a look at your eyes, an eye doctor can tell a lot about your health. You should have an eye examination at the minimum of once a year. While eye exams can detect minor eye conditions, including dry eyes and a range of other eye infections, a simple eye exam can unveil several ...
Views: 1844 - Dear Dr. Romance: I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I feel like I am going crazy I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore, I don't have enough money for anything, I don''t have anyone that I can trust to watch my kids, because they are going through some seperation anxiety because I am the one that takes care of them day in and ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - HOW TEACHERS CAN HELP TO RAISE STUDENTS’ SELF ESTEEM - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodTeachers and schools can play a major role in helping to raise a student’s self esteem as this helps to bolster the self worth and resilience of students. Self esteem is an aspect of how we value ourselves; and can affect our trust in other people, in our abilities, and affects relationships. ...
Views: 1843 - Is It Time To Stop Sleeping In? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Geoff LaughtonThree years ago, a young 22-year-old man my son knew was walking along a local overpass that is one of the busiest traffic corridors in the Boulder area. For some reasons that we’ll never really know, this young man – deeply loved by his family and his friends – made a decision; one that ...
Views: 1842 - Common Depression Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauA romance gone wrong, a death of a loved one, a disappointment in your endeavours are just a few of the reasons why we become sad. Sadness and grief are normal. It’s just how the body reacts and cope to some of life’s stressors. Typically, most people will heal and then revert back to their ...
Views: 1841(3 votes) - Got the HOLIDAY BLUES? -- Learn to deal with some holiday hang-ups - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Danish AhmedDon't Get the Holiday Blues ~ Learn to deal with some holiday hang-ups It's that time of year where people are more cheerful, helpful, and caring. What a magical experience when so many of us radiate warmth and harmony . . . But amongst the celebrations, there are invariably some individuals ...
Views: 1841(3 votes) - HOW IS THE TUCSON, ARIZONA TRAGEDY A TEACHABLE MOMENT ON MENTALL ILLNESSES? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Agnes LevineThe Tucson, Arizona tragedy has been on the tongues and minds of the nation over the past week. The tragedy has indeed caused conversations regarding mental illnesses to move forward as it typically does on the heals of a tragedy such as this. The lesson, therefore, is still the same: ...
Views: 1840(2 votes) - 3 Tips for Thriving When Your Lover Dumps You - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Aimee BernsteiinDid your lover dump you? Are you feeling blue...ANGRY... hurt..confused? I understand. My new lover, who said he was crazy about me and would do anything for me, left for a meditation retreat and seven weeks later, I still haven't heard from him. Of course, he may have experienced ...
Views: 1839 - Nurturing Perspective - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from G. StewartSometimes there are days that for one reason or another every trivial activity seems to have a burdensome feeling attached. Wondering why, I shrug and think or rather know that it probably has more to do with my attitude. But of course in the moment that helps me not. I remembered a story ...
Views: 1839(4 votes) - Why Students Should Care About Their Mental Health And What They Can do About it - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2016 from Alice CalchCollege students are one of the demographic groups that are most at risk for emotional and mental health issues. Not only is this a very common time for serious mental illnesses such as clinical depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia to be diagnosed, the college years are also a time when ...
Views: 1838 - Living With Haemophilia – Symptoms and Management - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Haemophilia is a blood disorder, which is somewhat rare, and which hampers the blood’s ability to clot. Haemophilia is usually inherited, although there are different types of haemophilia.Haemophilia A, or Classical Haemophilia, is the most common form, and is caused by having reduced ...
Views: 1836 - How hypnotherapy can help with different problems and issues? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Lynda HudsonThese so-called ‘entertainment’ programmes have a lot to answer for! I have to say that they fail to make me laugh but judging by their popularity obviously some people find them amusing. I tuned in to some such show last year just to see what it was all about but I could only bear it for ten ...
Views: 1835 - “I Felt Depressed!" - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning of 2012 and throughout 2013, I would often feel flat, and at times, it was a challenge for me to get out of bed in the morning. While this was going on, there was another part of me found it hard to accept how I felt. I believed that I couldn’t allow myself to experience ...
Views: 1832 - Emotional Problems: Why Do Some Men Suffer In Silence When They Have Mental And Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile anyone can suffer from mental and emotional problems, there is a stronger chance that someone will reach out for support if they are woman. What this comes down to is that this is something that affects each sex differently. Times Have Changed As although certain parts of the world ...
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