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Depression and Anxiety
Depression and Anxiety are two different forms emotional disorders in human beings.. Depression is caused due to chemical imbalance in the nervous system of a person. Anxiety, on the other hand, is caused due to imbalance in the body system of a...
Depression Series (Part 2): My Antidepressant Doesn’t Work. What Can My Psychiatrist Do?
Maria has been increasingly depressed for the past few years. She has tried at least four newer antidepressants but so far, she doesn’t seem to respond. Unable to work, she’s now feeling helpless and hopeless. Likewise, her family is...
How Depression Effects Learning Disabilities
Depression and learning disabilities are frequently misunderstood. Learning disabilities and depression are common mental illnesses that affect millions everyday.
Studies has shown that children suffering with learning disabilities have...
What About Drugs for Anxiety and Depression?
As a counselor, I am often asked, “Can drugs be helpful for anxiety and depression?” The answer I give is “Yes” and “No.”
Yes, drugs may be useful for short-term help. No, drugs are not a good long-term solution.
Anxiety and depression...
What Are the Symptoms of Depression?
A good number of people who get depressed for the first time
have a difficult time realizing what it is. Actually, it is
frequently someone close to you who asks what is wrong, what is
going on.
Here are some distinctive symptoms of...
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Beat Depression with five blues busters.
It's perfectly natural for everyone to have periods when they
feel down. Bad moods are simply a part of life and some would
say that they help you to appreciate the good times. But depression.html
is something quite different. One sign of depression is that
your 'down time' goes on for more than a couple of hours per
day. The other is if you have two or more of the symptoms on a
consistent or regular basis: Low Self-Esteem, Fatigue, Sleep
Problems, Appetite Changes, Weight Swings, Feelings of
Guilt, Worthlessness, Suicide or a general loss of interest in
your normal activities. Then consider doing something to break
the cycle and get out of it, below are five things you can do
right now to effect a change in how you feel.
Change your posture. There is a definite body posture
that triggers or deepens depression. The signs are, moving
slowly or lethargically, shoulders slumped, head down looking at
the ground. These postures are known to increase negative
thoughts and emotions. When you break out of this posture - even
by doing something as simple as looking up towards the sky or
jumping up and down - you interrupt this pattern and change your
way of thinking.
Reduce the sugar in your diet. Just by reducing your
intake of cakes, biscuits, chocolate and processed foods could
make you feel better. In a study at the University of South
Alabama, Professor Larry Christenden found that reducing the
sugar levels in the blood helped to lift
the mood of 25% of
patients.
Laugh. Laughter is known to increase the levels of
endorphins and stimulate the left frontal lobe of the brain
where happy thoughts and feelings are created. Simply laughing
out loud for no good reason, watching a comedy programme, or
being with people who smile will have the right effect.
Share the problem. A problem shared is a problem halved.
Talking through a problem with someone will help you gain a
fresh perspective. If there's nobody around then listening to a
self-help programme would work in the same way.
Go for a walk. Studies have proven that exercise is just
as effective as Prozac in reducing the symptoms of depression.
In fact Professor Tylee of Maudsley Hospital, London says
"It's top of the list of things we're recommending doctors
'prescribe' to patients". Try it and you'll find that three
45-minute sessions every week will work wonders.
The key here is to take some action to break the pattern. Whilst
these techniques may not necessarily treat the root cause of the
problem they will certainly help to reduce the effect of
depression long enough to help you find a way to beat it
long-term.
About the author:
Jim Brackin contributes tips, help and advice on popular
psychology to variety of magazines like Cosomopolitan and
Women's Own. He is the body language expert for Sky News (UK)
and developed www.personaliteye.com and
contributes to www.virtual-therapist.com
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Welcome to Depression.com |
Facts about depression, including how to manage it and how to live with this medical condition. |
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NIMH: Depression |
Such a disabling episode of depression may occur only once but more ... Depression can also affect the physical health in men differently from women. ... |
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NIMH: Depression |
National Institute of Mental Health presents a comprehensive series of articles on symptoms and management. Includes booklets of personal accounts and ... |
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Clinical depression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
Clinical depression (also called major depressive disorder) is a state of intense ... By definition the symptoms are not as severe as with Major Depression, ... |
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Great Depression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
The Great Depression was an economic downturn which started in 1929 (although its ... The Great Depression ended at different times in different countries; ... |
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Dr. Ivan's Depression Central |
This site is Internet's central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals ... |
www.psycom.net |
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Depression Screening Test |
Answer a few simple questions to determine if you are experiencing depressive symptoms. Provides a referral list and information on depression. |
www.med.nyu.edu |
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MedlinePlus: Depression |
From the National Institutes of Health; Depression (National Institute of Mental Health) ... Select services and providers for Depression in your area. ... |
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Welcome to depression-screening.org |
Most people with depression, however, do not seek the professional help they ... The depression-screening.org web site is sponsored by the National Mental ... |
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iFred - International Foundation for Research and Education on ... |
"This book can help those directly and indirectly touched by depression. ... iFred Brings New Hope to Depression with Thousands of Sunflowers ... |
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Depression information and treatment |
Information about depression, depression treatment, and facts about depression. |
www.psychologyinfo.com |
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Depression |
Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer. |
www.kidshealth.org |
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Depression Alliance web site with information about depression ... |
Information about the symptoms and treatment of depression from Depression Alliance, a UK charity for people with clinical depression and anxiety. |
www.depressionalliance.org |
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WebMD Depression Health Center - Learn the symptoms of depression ... |
Articles, links, and resources for sufferers of depression. |
www.webmd.com |
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Depression - Information and Support |
THE starting place for exploring Depression. Support forums, links, articles and more. |
depression.about.com |
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beyondblue: the national depression initiative |
Australian organisation provides information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals. |
www.beyondblue.org.au |
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Using EFT for Depression, Teen Depression & Clinical Depression |
EFT's results for all forms of depression are often astonishing. In most cases the depressed feelings vanish or are materially reduced within a few minutes ... |
www.emofree.com |
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Depression |
The website for Depression. ... Please note that Depression is comprised of backfile volumes. Volume 4, Issue 2 (1996). Articles in this Issue: ... |
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Depression - MayoClinic.com |
Depression is more than just a bout of the blues. Fortunately, treatments are available. |
www.mayoclinic.com |
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Mental Help Net - Depression (Unipolar) |
Depression is one of the most common and most serious mental health ... Fortunately, there are many highly effective treatments for depression today that ... |
mentalhelp.net |
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