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Depression from a Spiritual Perspective
This article about the intense subject of depression anticipates
two ways of reaction. The question is: Will it be - in your case
- shock or relief?
When you read about depression, you will encounter many passages
like the following:
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Depression: Nutritional Supplement May Ease Depression
According to a conclusion of a Massachusetts General Hospital
research, nutritional supplement may help to ease depression
along with common antidepressants in depressed patients who
haven't responded to single-drug treatment.
Under the...
Diabetes, Depression, Sleep and Hypnosis--A Surprising Connection
"You cannot always control circumstances, but you can control your own thoughts."
Discussed in this article:
1) The Sleep-Diabetes Connection.
2) Sleep and Depression--A Brief Overview
3) How A Hypnotist Can Help.
The Sleep-Diabetes...
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...
Tips To Beat Depression
We all have days when we are down, worn out and just not feeling all that happy. That's okay. You need to have days like this, otherwise how would you know when you are happy? You appreciate your good days even more when you have the occasional...
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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. |
www.depression.com |
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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. ... |
www.nimh.nih.gov |
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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 ... |
www.nimh.nih.gov |
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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, ... |
en.wikipedia.org |
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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; ... |
en.wikipedia.org |
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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. ... |
www.nlm.nih.gov |
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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 ... |
www.depression-screening.org |
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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 ... |
www.ifred.org |
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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: ... |
www3.interscience.wiley.com |
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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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