Depression Can Destroy You
Posted on March 5, 2008 - Filed Under Depression | Leave a Comment
There are many reasons why a person gets depressed. A survey quoted that a person was found in the state of depression because he did not have cappuccino in the morning. Few of the symptoms of depression are clearly noticeable by others. Symptoms like excessive sleep, not talking to family members or friends properly, or moving on with a sad expression on the face throughout the day when you are with your loved ones. People have a wrong outlook towards depression, depression does not mean that a person is feeling sad about something and he or she will be all… Continue reading
Read More..>>Light Therapy For Depression - Ten Tips For Busting The Blues
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Depression | Leave a Comment
As a Licensed Professional in the field of mental and emotional health and well being, I am often asked for a few powerful and immediate Depression Blues Buster Tips.
Here are 5 of the top Depression Blues Buster Tips you can get started with right now!
But don’t stop with just the first 5, keep reading for another bright look at 2 more, and 3 bonus, powerful and possibly unexpected Blues Buster Tips!
*Add aerobic exercise to your routine: Research has shown that aerobic exercise increases heart rate, oxygen in the bloodstream, and increases the release of endorphins, all of which are associated… Continue reading
Read More..>>Good Diet, Bad Diet
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Popular Diets | Leave a Comment
Let’s get one thing strait from the start; the word Diet does not mean starving yourself. It means “the sort of food usually eaten by a person, animal or community” (oxford dictionary).
Instead of using the term diet, the term eating plan or eating regimen will be used in this article. Where the term Dieting is used, it will mean an eating plan of some restriction.
Many people profess to know what a good diet looks like, or that they already eat correctly. They eat fish, chicken, pastas, breads and vegetables. The only truly good diet is a strictly vegetarian diet, but… Continue reading
Read More..>>Two Anxiety Depression Symptoms You Should Look Out For and Take Care Of
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Mental Health | Leave a Comment
Anxiety is a feeling that almost everyone experiences at some point or the other. It is just an uneasy feeling, which keeps nagging in the mind. When the level of anxiety exceeds certain limits, it poses a problem to the individual concerned. Anxiety depression symptoms are the traits in a person’s behavior that indicate a potential problem due to anxiety. Two of such symptoms are discussed below.
INSOMNIA
This is a psychological disorder that is related to the sleep pattern of a victim. Anxiety depression is among the possible causes that can result in this affliction. The victim finds it difficult to… Continue reading
Read More..>>Depression-Diseases
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Depression | Leave a Comment
Most people feel depressed occasionally. There is no question of their being mentally ill, though, if they continue with a daily routine and gradually recover. The difference between “feeling depressed” and having the mental illness known as depression is that people who are actually ill cannot lift themselves out of their misery. Their depression persists, deepens, and eventually interferes with their ability to lead normal lives. If you or others in your family have occasional periods of low spirits that disappear after a few days or weeks, you have no cause for concern.
The symptoms of true depressive illness are described… Continue reading
Read More..>>Bipolar Manic Depression
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Depression | Leave a Comment
Bi polar manic depression is a serious medical condition that causes alterations in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Unlike the typical mood swings a normal person experiences, the symptoms of bi polar manic depression are much more severe. It often attacks when a person experiences an unusually great deal of stress, whether from work, school or family. Research also suggest that Bi polar manic depression could be hereditary, or that there may be a physical problem with the brain systems that control our mood. For women, it can also be triggered by childbirth or during menopause. Medical… Continue reading
Read More..>>Do Antidepressants Make You Suicidal?
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Depression | Leave a Comment
During my residency days Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) like fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), and sertraline (Zoloft), were pushed as being better than older drugs like imipramine, since they specifically acted on the serotonin transporter, and therefore didn’t have many of the side effects that were said to result from non-specific effects on many neurochemical systems, including dry mouth. Contrary to popular belief, however, the newer generations of antidepressants don’t work any better than the old ones, with the possible exception of the dual reuptake inhibitors.
The primary improvement of SSRIs over tricyclics is a questionable… Continue reading
Read More..>>Understanding Depression In The Elderly
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Depression | Leave a Comment
Depression, sadness and loneliness can occur at any age but it more frequently occurs in the elderly. It can come suddenly after the loss of a loved one or slowly due to the chronic affects of aging. Growing older can mean more pain and stiffness in the joints, being less mobile, taking more medications, having more difficulty with self-care needs, and having to rely on others for help. Any of these conditions can be demoralizing to someone who was used to being independent and healthy.
We know that people can become discouraged when they no longer are able to do… Continue reading
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