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29th September 2009
“ They canceled ‘Wedding Belles.’ Boy, am I depressed.”
“The price of gas is really depressing me.”
“I’m turning 40 next month. What a depressing thought.”
Go ahead and add your own cry of pain to the list, and then stop and a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Traumatic events that make our lives stressful such as the death of a loved one, a failed relationship or maybe the loss of a job can lead to depression. In rare cases, even positive stress can lead to the development of clinical depression such as a move... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
When we hear about sleeping disorders we're commonly hearing about those who sleepwalk and can't sleep which is known as insomnia, but often we wonder why sleeping disorders are becoming a prominent issue in today's society. Right now according to the web... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon28th September 2009
Here’s an omega-3 fish oil review that you may find interesting, particularly if you suffer from depression, anxiety or attention deficit disorder. I was diagnosed with clinical depression and an anxiety disorder in 2002. For six weeks, I was unable t... Read >
Author: Laurel Cohen28th September 2009
Every city in every state in this nation has a homeless population. These are people who are “down on their luck”. They may have suffered a series of financial disasters and have been driven from their homes because they simply couldn’t pay the bill... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
In today’s world of technology we do not have ample opportunity to get personal. Life is fast-paced and everyone seems to be in a rush. We dial the phone and we talk to machines. We spend long hours on the computer playing games, emailing one another o... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Fluoxetine hydrochloride is an antidepressant drug used medically in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and panic disorder.
Fluoxetine is also used to treat many other condition... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Most people will experience the feeling of depression at least once in life. Every one of us will have painful and unjust things occur in our lives. Each of us will lose people or things which are important to us and experience unpleasant events that are... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Something in modern society is pushing more and more people to experience clinical depression. The statistics differ, but a rough estimate of 20% is considered accurate for the population of the US. The time period for the depression is generally not very... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th September 2009
There are various moments in our lives when we do not feel at ease with our body, when without apparent reason we are not happy or, even worse, we suffer panic attacks and depression that we often can not explain.
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) ... Read >
Author: martinapp28th August 2009
What is 'IT' that once experienced leads to more of the same 'IT'? What is 'IT' if bad that feeds off of and gobbles up every good and simple pleasure known to man; but when good, gobbles up all negativity equally as well? What is 'IT' that once realized ... Read >
Author: blinksolutions2323rd August 2009
Depression is defined as a mood disorder characterized by thoughts of sadness, despair, and discouragement. Varying in degree from mild to severe. More specifically there are levels of depression from situational to severe cases such as Bipolar disorder.
... Read >
Author: Chris Beard Tampa Insurance Agent21st August 2009
I’m depressed. I haven’t been diagnosed, mind you, with any type of clinical depression. Still, I feel so many times at varying points in the day that something just isn’t quite right.
I don’t feel as if I’m enjoying my life to the extent... Read >
Author: C.R. Robinson13th August 2009
If you are trying to find a healthy natural method to handle clinical depression then some of the alternative medicines would definitely be worth looking at and giving them a try. Different medications have turned out to be quite prevalent recently as a l... Read >
Author: normanh210th August 2009
Anxiety disorders are often incapacitating chronic conditions, which can exist from childhood or begin unexpectantly after a triggering event. They are likely to appear at times of increased stress and are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as sw... Read >
Author: Dawson Krane04th August 2009
There are many different types of depression and as such healthcare professionals refer to them in different ways. Seasonal affective disorder, clinical depression and bipolar depression are all commonly diagnosed forms of depression.
What causes most pe... Read >
Author: Henry Funk02nd August 2009
The feeling that you don’t measure up is a general misconception. The negative nagging monster of low self esteem can persuade us we live in a nightmare world where our every word or action serves as additional proof to us of our total lack of value. ... Read >
Author: midas1529th July 2009
If you are chronically depressed, tired, forgetful, or just plain bad tempered, chances are you deserve a break today. If you suffer depression, the break you need and deserve, however, may be a break from too much food rather than a break for fast food. ... Read >
Author: clickfor20th July 2009
Gone are the days where you would have no power at all over the mind, and if you wanted to change something, you would need to be hooked up to huge magnetic induction dream machines, where men in white coats would take readings and then push little button... Read >
Author: Greg Frost16th July 2009
Understanding depression is the first step towards conquering the illness. You may have heard about depression and you may think you know all about it but this may not be the case. This is because there are several types of this illness and sometimes each... Read >
Author: Mercy12th July 2009
In numerous ways weight impacts an individuals physical appearance but no more so than the impact is has upon a persons mental state. This may be the overall quality of life, self-pride, clinical depression, health dangers or personal incapabilities. Ther... Read >
Author: Leanne White10th July 2009
Depression is the most prevalent of all the emotional disorders. This may vary from feelings of slight sadness to utter misery and dejection. It brings together a variety of physical and psychological symptoms which together constitute a syndrome. Each ye... Read >
Author: Milly08th July 2009
Clinical depression is a medical illness that negatively affects the way you feel, think and act. You are unable to function normally and you will lose interest in the things that you used to enjoy. This illness will make you will feel sad and hopeless fo... Read >
Author: Mercy30th June 2009
Nobody is stranger to the word 'Depression'. Everyone has experienced depression in their life, probably in own life or know someone who is depressed, someone near one or a family member. Feelings of sadness are normal. Everyone experiences a blue mood on... Read >
Author: Sophe26th June 2009
Have you taken note to how limited personal contact with other people becoming? The fast-pace of today's technological age has everyone in a rush. We dial the phone and talk to machines. We spend hours playing computer games, sending email or managing web... Read >
Author: doran roggio20th June 2009
Alzheimers disease is a variety of dementia which impacts middle-aged and senior people. It's a progressive disease that slowly wipes out the victims nerve cells in the brain. Alzheimers constitutes a quite complicated disease that appears to be induced b... Read >
Author: James Hunaban11th June 2009
Progesterone cream is normally given to women whose bodies are having trouble producing the right measure of the hormone progesterone that they want. This hormone is essential because it helps to moderate the quantity of estrogen that their bodies are mak... Read >
Author: nlwest2106th June 2009
Depression medication is typically used when an individual suffers from depression that is considered to be "clinical". This type is not only considered to be a psychological form of depression, but also a physiological form which deems it as a medical is... Read >
Author: Diana Ketchen05th June 2009
Depression is one of the strongest human emotions. It is one of those emotions if you leave untreated, could lead to something more serious for those suffering from it severely.Everyone has those moments when they feel unhappy. That is normal. But cli... Read >
Author: Mike04th June 2009
The nervous system, made up of cells, tissues, and organs that regulates the body's response to internal and external stimuli, is extremely important for the high-maintenance functioning of the body. In humans it consists of the brain, spinal cord, ner... Read >
Author: BODA02nd June 2009
Pancreatic cancer symptoms are sometimes non-specific and varied. Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that affects the pancreas. It is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas. This type of cancer is usually diagnosed in the advanced stages because the pati... Read >
Author: Mercy30th May 2009
Chances are you know of at least one : Lexapro, Cymbalta, and Paxil. Are these medications recognizable ? Part of the top 100 selling medications in the world, they are compounds for controlling anxiety. For pharmaceutical corporations, compounds for an... Read >
Author: dcambria18th May 2009
Depression for women and men varies because their causes and even the symptoms are different—and sometimes worlds apart. Women are more prone to going depressed than men, this is a fact that many knows. There are many factors that contribute to such sta... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft15th May 2009
There are numerous things that can induce clinical depression - but not all of us will be privy to the reasons of why the people we love are going through them. Maybe they have experienced some horrible accident or injury that will bear upon them for the ... Read >
Author: nlwest2111th May 2009
For many people in our country who are struggling today, there is hope that lies within the thought that if they just begin thinking in a positive way, their lives will be destined to find the success they so badly want. But, this may not actually be th... Read >
Author: David Essel06th May 2009
M. had recently lost her dream contract in early 2008 doing 'big business' with a nationally known prestigious clothing store. A restructuring strategy was formulated for her, but sometimes people don't always "like" the advice they're given. This was th... Read >
Author: Dr. Jo01st May 2009
Dogs, just like humans have their off days; they can mope around, spend more time sleeping than they usually do, go off their food or avoid human contact all together. Usually, they revert to being their usual selves, with their blue mood going just as qu... Read >
Author: Ivan Ojounru07th April 2009
Medical News Today reports that new data published in the March 17, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggest that relatively healthy women without previous heart conditions suffering severe depression are at increased risk o... Read >
Author: Apexcardiology27th March 2009
Bipolar disorder in psychiatry is a medical diagnosis which refers to mania (mixed states or hypomania) alternated with euthymic or depressed mood (clinical depression) within a specific duration of time. Compared to ups and downs experienced by normal p... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu27th March 2009
As the woman grows older gradually the ovaries start producing lesser estrogen which causes a new stage in a woman's health history, the menopause. Now the stage starting few years earlier than menopause is called perimenopause, usually stating when woman... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft19th March 2009
Black mold occurs as the result of a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter. They are actually present everywhere in nature at once. Black mold occurs mainly as an irregularly shaped black spot on cei... Read >
Author: Ashish13th March 2009
Researchers have documented an alarming link between the use of antidepressants and the development of serious heart disease. The link was discovered by following 63,449 women as part of the Nurses’ Health Study. The results show a “specific relations... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards11th March 2009
Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you're suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, ... Read >
Author: Jocelyn Snider11th March 2009
Depression, a mental illness that is often characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy, experts from the field of psychiatry say.
But just because one person is moping around and just generally hating the world around him or her, does... Read >
Author: Jocelyn Snider10th March 2009
London, UK (PRWEB) February 5, 2009 -- Elyon's awe-inspiring elixirs are a clinical breakthrough for millions to address the cause rather than effects of clinical depression for 3.5 million in the UK and in excess of 19 million in the US. The dramatic lif... Read >
Author: Henry Funk09th March 2009
When suffering from a physical illness we have obvious symptoms of pain and discomfort and rely upon familiar medical practices or natural remedies to provide relief. But psychological disturbance does not necessarily carry with it such readily discernibl... Read >
Author: Navdeep Goswami06th March 2009
Most often than not, people who suffer from clinical depression cannot believe that they suffer from the condition for the simple reason that they find no reason to feel that sad about. But it is important to understand that one of the most prominent qual... Read >
Author: morningshift28th February 2009
Saying goodbye has never been easy for anyone. If you have shared a good part of your life with a special someone, cutting him off completely from your life would be a far cry from the heavenly bliss you experienced when the two of you first got together.... Read >
Author: Felicity Maris Modesto03rd February 2009
Major depression or clinical depression (also known as Major Depressive Disorder or MDD) is a serious medical illness affecting 15 million American adults, or approximately 5 to 8 percent of the adult population. Unlike the unusually normal emotional expe... Read >
Author: Laura Garrison31st January 2009
Many people are pre-disposed to depression because of their own biological makeup making their risk of suffering from this condition much greater then those who do not share these risk factors. There are four main biological factors that can increase a pe... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell21st January 2009
If you've ever suffered from depression, you know how debilitating it can be. It can touch every part of your life, from eating and sleeping to your work, relationships, and how you see yourself as a person.
Feelings of sadness and disconnect can range... Read >
Author: Kyley Zimmerman16th January 2009
Long-term cases of depression, if left untreated, can be among the most debilitating psychiatric conditions that an individual can have to deal with. Long-term cases of clinical depression are dangerous problems, and medicine has found that they often ten... Read >
Author: morningshift11th January 2009
There are times in life when things go so bad that you or someone you know just wants to hide under a rock and not be seen by another living creature for the next century or so. Times like when a friend feels so down that even soothing words have stopped ... Read >
Author: Timothy Spencer09th January 2009
Unlike the occasional feelings of gloominess that you can willfully snap out of, clinical depression is something that would not go away as easily. Try as you might, factors involving chemical imbalances in your brain are at play, contributing to the tena... Read >
Author: Marco Gonzaga09th January 2009
Unlike the occasional feelings of gloominess that you can willfully snap out of, clinical depression is something that would not go away as easily. Try as you might, factors involving chemical imbalances in your brain are at play, contributing to the tena... Read >
Author: Marco Gonzaga08th January 2009
Major depression is the most severe category of depression, sometimes also referred to as major depressive disorder, clinical depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder, is a mental disorder that is characterized by a continuing and insisting... Read >
Author: mark06th January 2009
Because of huge expectations, people can get depressed anytime. Nowadays, it has really become difficult to keep up the pace with this competitive world. There are lots of people who do become able to handle things in a right way.
However, there are l... Read >
Author: Dr. Maria06th January 2009
There are several types of depression that varies in symptoms and diagnosis, yet they all have a profound affect on the patients' life. It needs a mental health care professional in order to distinguish between them, since some of them share the same symp... Read >
Author: Sharon Kaplan06th January 2009
A new study finds that more than half of Americans with major depression seek treatment. Ten years ago, only one-in-three sought help. Yet many people who go for treatment do not receive enough care or the right care.This article will tell you several e... Read >
Author: yangguang19th December 2008
Have questions about Clinical Depression? Clinical Depression is a serious illness. This illness can affect the way you feel, the way you act and the way you think. Having this illness does not make you a loser. It simply means that you have a medical pro... Read >
Author: Kalidas19th December 2008
Depression is a complicated illness. Depression is a disease that can linger and progress for months and years without detection . It's known that some 15 million people in America will be impacted by some type of depression each year. 2/3 of these people... Read >
Author: Kalidas15th December 2008
If you’ve ever thought of buying an indoor water fountain the winter is probably one of the best seasons to give it a start. Not only are many water fountains on sale, but you can feel your indoor fountain’s positive effects more strongly that you wou... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta12th December 2008
It is not unusual for people who have been diagnosed with depression to admit to feeling rather stressed out. They can sometimes feel that there's a lot of pressure on them, and they're constantly being “tested.” They don't feel comfortable at most ti... Read >
Author: morningshift11th December 2008
Everybody is aware of the term holiday blues. In fact, it is quite a common experience, especially during the longest holiday of the year - the Christmas season - and is quite the contrary of what the holiday spirit's supposed to be.Holiday blues come in ... Read >
Author: morningshift03rd December 2008
It is no secret that the elderly suffer from a wide variety of maladies, with the mood disorder known as depression being one of them. Not everything that might work to alleviate depression in younger patients would work with the elderly, and not too many... Read >
Author: morningshift02nd December 2008
Depression can be a very dangerous problem, and it can make life very difficult to deal with. There are numerous steps that a person can take to help correct the problem and alleviate the symptoms, though. Medication like Prozac can help reduce the damage... Read >
Author: morningshift01st December 2008
Recognising a panic attack.
Panic attacks in children and adults can be extremely frightening, but understanding what is happening is the first step towards beating the condition. The first thing to know is that although the symptoms are very real phys... Read >
Author: John Moore27th November 2008
Too often, signs of teenage depression are mistaken for the typical ups and downs associated with teenage hormonal mood swings. But, what behavior is normal for the average teenager and how can it be differentiated from more serious instances of clinical ... Read >
Author: Trevor Price24th November 2008
Is it possible for children less than 13 years old to have clinical depression? It wasn't too long ago that doctors, and even parents, thought otherwise. As doctors and research scientists in the mental health fields learn more about the way people thin... Read >
Author: celtgrfe18th November 2008
It shouldn’t have to take a doctor to know that the current “pill culture” is not a good thing. Americans will pop a pill for just about any problem, regardless of whether or not that would be the appropriate course of action. This can range from ov... Read >
Author: morningshift18th November 2008
A lot of people believe that taking antidepressants is the answer to such feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety. In some parts, mental health professionals are to blame for the wrong notion. This is mainly because some doctors automatically prescrib... Read >
Author: morningshift18th November 2008
Have questions about Clinical Depression? Clinical Depression is a serious disease. This illness can affect the way you feel, the way you act and the way you think. It doesn't mean you're a loser. It simply means that you have a medical problem that h... Read >
Author: Chokyi Ooi12th November 2008
Blue is a very strong color with equally strong connotations in various cultures. You will not find this surprising as we live in the Blue Planet itself! Thus, you hear of blue bloods, bluegrass, blue baby, and blue book that attest to how pervasive the... Read >
Author: ah00809511th November 2008
By Daniel R. Murphy
Perhaps the largest impediment to accomplishing our projects, tasks and goals is procrastination. It is always easier to put off until tomorrow or next week what we might do today or what we should do today.
Can you conquer procr... Read >
Author: Daniel R. Murphy05th November 2008
You've probably seen people perspiring in a steamy sauna before and asked yourself why they would want to do that. Do they know something you don't? Probably. Saunas, particularly infrared saunas, are packed with healthy benefits for the user. Keep readin... Read >
Author: Bill Gatton05th November 2008
In this age of information, many people are determined to take charge of their own health. One great way that we do this is through regular infrared sauna therapy. People might take advantage of this alternative medicine practice to manage a specific medi... Read >
Author: Bill Gatton04th November 2008
Writing has always been a type of 'therapy' in that it allows us to put into words our deepest secrets and feelings - things that we might be afraid or unwilling to share with anyone. People are often encouraged to keep diaries of their innermost thought... Read >
Author: KA Finch27th October 2008
It's normal for almost everybody to feel depressed. We get sad for a lot of different reasons and it's understandable. However, a lot of people often mistake a fleeting moment of depression with the mood disorder. Oftentimes, you'll see people buy Fluoxet... Read >
Author: morningshift21st October 2008
Is your "anxiety" a serious disorder or just a normal reaction to the stress of living? How can you know if you need professional help? There is an Anxiety Checklist available for free.
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, anxie... Read >
Author: Jim DeSantis21st October 2008
Is your "anxiety" a serious disorder or just a normal reaction to the stress of living? How can you know if you need professional help? There is an Anxiety Checklist available for free.
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, anxie... Read >
Author: Jim DeSantis20th October 2008
The obvious answer to the above question is a big no; however there is need for every woman out there to realize that they are likely to get depressed than men.
I am inspired to write about this after watching a young woman close and special to me go t... Read >
Author: Poly Muthumbi07th October 2008
Millions of Americans every year suffer from depression. Millions more suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Studies have shown that the two disorders coexist more often than not. Between 60 and 70% of all people who suffer from clinical depression a... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON26th September 2008
Pregnancy is the happiest phase of some women life but for some women it is a phase of fear and fright. Normally twenty percent of the women during pregnancy suffers from the common but normal depression symptoms. But some women suffers from major depress... Read >
Author: michael russell 23rd September 2008
January is the best time of the year to start fresh. Worn-out, dysfunctional ways of thinking of the previous year should give way to practical, effective “mental” habits. My priority for this year is to share with you my experience and knowledge abou... Read >
Author: Michael Rayel15th September 2008
Pregnancy is the happiest phase of some women life but for some women it is a phase of fear and fright. Normally twenty percent of the women during pregnancy suffers from the common but normal depression symptoms. But some women suffers from major depress... Read >
Author: michael russell 04th September 2008
Similar to everyone else, you probably have an occasional period where you?re down in the dumps. But don?t fret; feeling a little bit down every now and then is normal. But when these low feelings persist, you may be in trouble. If they deepen over time... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd September 2008
Description:
Clinical Depression is a type of depression in which a person becomes angry, irritable and sad for a prolonged period of time.
Physical symptoms include weight-loss, insomnia and fatigue. It is beyond the persons will to get out of such... Read >
25th August 2008
Depression overwhelms approximately nineteen million American Adults in a given year. It has been estimated that women are twice as likely to be diagnosed as clinically depressed compared to men. However, men are more than four times more likely to commit... Read >
Author: Paul Justice17th August 2008
All people experience moments of sadness. In most cases, these times persist for a few hours or days. Nearly one-fifth of the world's population, however, are diagnosed with clinical depression, which causes depression that lasts for weeks, months, or lo... Read >
Author: Alan B. Densky12th August 2008
Sleep disorders come in many different forms, but insomnia is considered of the most commonly experienced by a lot of people. There are approximately 64 million American adults who are experiencing insomnia every time night descends.
Insomnia
Insomnia... Read >
Author: Abbey Grace Yap24th July 2008
Everyone in this world has suffered from depression at some point in their lives. It is almost impossible to find a person who has never experienced sadness or misery in his or her life. With life becoming more demanding in today’s competitive world, mo... Read >
Author: Ian Spencer24th July 2008
There are various forms of depression, each having its own cause and effects. Every individual has exhibited signs of depression in various points of their lives. Depression is the result of the mind processing events, examining the situation and negative... Read >
Author: Ian Spencer23rd July 2008
The term detox is commonly used when referring to alcoholism or drug addiction treatment and refers to steps taken to detoxify the body of the harmful chemicals stored as a result of ingesting these type of toxins over a long period of time.
But there ... Read >
Author: Dennis Carter23rd July 2008
Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you're suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, ... Read >
Author: John Samson23rd July 2008
Depression, a mental illness that is often characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy, experts from the field of psychiatry say.
But just because one person is moping around and just generally hating the world around him or her, does... Read >
Author: John Samson18th July 2008
Before performing a Candida cleanse, consider this; most cases of Candida infection are caused by the person's own Candida organisms. Candida yeasts usually live in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina without causing symptoms. Problems occur whe... Read >
Author: Dennis Carter20th June 2008
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Panic and anxiety are almost part of our life today. Compared to anxiety attacks, panic attacks only last for a short period but during that period you will suffer an intense fear, uneasiness and worries. You may also... Read >
Author: Sandy Adamson10th June 2008
As someone who has suffered many bouts of depression that add up to years, I know what a long suffering, debilitating and life diminishing condition it is. During those years, I have often suffered from a sense that life is meaningless and tried all manne... Read >
Author: C. Gray Flynn28th May 2008
In today’s busy world, more and more people are finding that they are subjected to periods of depression. The symptoms indicating some form of depression have been seen in all walks of life, from adolescents to successful business people and stay at hom... Read >
Author: Rob Parker06th May 2008
An anxiety attack, basically, is the sudden and unprovoked onset of intense fear. A person who is having an anxiety attack might suddenly be convinced that he or she is going to die or that somebody is going to be hurt. The person won't know what triggere... Read >
Author: Terry Edwards28th April 2008
Depersonalization disorder is a dissociative disorder to which many folk can pertain. Depersonalization disorder is sometimes called "depersonalization neurosis. " Occasional moments of depersonalization are natural, but relentless or repeated feelings ar... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th April 2008
What is Weight loss ?
Unintentional weight loss is a decrease in body weight that is not voluntary. In other words, you did not try to loss the weight by dieting or exercising.
Any condition in which you lose your appetite for an extended period of ... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th April 2008
In both medical and legal circles, there is a constant question. How do you warn the general population of the possible dangers of taking medications. Recently, this question has become more pointed. Pressure groups now actively campaign to persuade regul... Read >
Author: John Scott08th April 2008
When suffering from depression, sleeping can become hard work as those worried thoughts floating around in your head contribute to frequent stirring which in turn results in difficulty getting into enough of a relaxed state to doze off in bed. It is thoug... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th April 2008
There are times in just about everyone's life when the question, "Am I suffering from depression?" emerges. The mere fact that you are asking yourself this question though isn't necessarily a reason to seek out a prescription for an antidepressant.
Cl... Read >
Author: David Wong07th April 2008
Are you always feeling under the weather? Are you never in the mood to be out and about with others and have fun times? If you've been suffering from prolonged episodes of undue sadness, you need to deal with your depression and get yourself diagnosed by ... Read >
Author: David Wong07th April 2008
Clinical depression is a serious, often fatal illness that is so common that it's hard to see. Researchers estimate that more or less 20 percent of the population meets the criteria for some form of depression at any given time. And that doesn't mean peop... Read >
Author: David Wong07th April 2008
Everyone knows what depression feels like. Everyone feels the blues at times. Sadness, disappointment, and fatigue are natural parts of life. There is a correlation between the blues and clinical depression, but the difference is like the difference betwe... Read >
Author: David Wong07th April 2008
Hypochondria
The popular image of the hypochondriac is a Woody Allen-type character who goes from doctor to doctor, anxiously takes his temperature every hour and imagines any headache to be a brain tumor.
Most of us suffer mild episodes of hypochondr... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson06th April 2008
Hypochondria
The popular image of the hypochondriac is a Woody Allen-type character who goes from doctor to doctor, anxiously takes his temperature every hour and imagines any headache to be a brain tumor.
Most of us suffer mild episodes of hypochon... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson06th April 2008
Insomnia
Insomnia is a condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep.
While insomnia can be a sign of a physical disorder for most people it is an effect of bad habits, stress, tension and anxiety.
Insomnia also can limit the en... Read >
Author: markcb01st April 2008
Mental illnesses are biological brain disorders that many people suffer from, through no fault of their own. They cannot be wished away or combated through will power. While there are very real stigmas associated with these illnesses, the best way to get ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON19th March 2008
Depression is an illness which has become common in recent a times. This mental illness is associated with deep thoughts of the patients which makes them think they are loosing the charm and the glitters of life. It has many different forms and is associa... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune07th February 2008
Getting into debt is almost a way of life for most people these days. Where once being indebted was a situation to be avoided if at all possible, and even looked on as being somehow slightly shameful, nowadays we usually think nothing of getting our credi... Read >
Author: Martin Sumner02nd February 2008
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. But true clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or fr... Read >
Author: Peter sams26th January 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
Until recently, anorexia was believed to be solely a psychological disease. Now, however, scientists and nutritionists have identified a number of physical symptoms as well, such as a zinc deficiency and a chemical imbalan... Read >
Author: Alien22nd October 2007
Some patients have recurrent episodes of hypersomnia, which often is associated with compulsive overeating and hypersexuality. This presentation is termed Kleine-Levin syndrome, or KLS. The periods of hypersomnia occur for days to weeks at a time but recu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th August 2007
Sleeplessness and Depression
Sleeplessness, frequent nighttime waking, or sleeping too much can be symptoms of depression. Clinical depression is more than passing sadness. It’s not something a person can snap out of. It is a real, treatable imbal... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan29th August 2007
If you are a family member who deals with another's mental illness, chances are your life can get very full and often confusing. I hope this article about healthy boundaries helps.
OK, so your life has changed. Things are a bit different after the diag... Read >
Author: Mary K Logan28th August 2007
Bipolar affective disorder, also known as bipolar disorder or manic depression, is a mental illness in which the patient has mood swings or mood cycling. The mood cycles between depression, mania, and normal behaviors. Depression episodes are typically ... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong23rd August 2007
Many mothers during pregnancy face extremely stressful circumstances. Pregnancy is a nine month journey for both you and your baby. Pregnancy typically lasts 40 weeks (about 9 months). Stress-related changes in a pregnant woman's heart rate and blood pres... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen16th August 2007
Losing Weight Through Self-Discovery
By Aunice Reed
It’s not about a diet plan, it’s about living a healthier lifestyle period. There is no magic pill or formula for that. It’s about putting one foot in front of the other, one day at a time, t... Read >
Author: Aunice Reed16th August 2007
Ever sit in front of a blank word processing document, cursor blinking on the screen, mind searching for what to do next? If so, you’re not alone. Every writer struggles with where to start, how to keep motivated, and where to go next with their work. T... Read >
Author: Melinda Copp12th July 2007
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. But true cli... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th July 2007
Depression is a very real and treatable illness. Depression is just about the loneliest experience in the world. Depressed people, who are often poor communicators place more demands on a marriage with their greater need for caring and support and end up ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen19th June 2007
What to do When a Friend is Depressed
• ...Find Out More About Depression
• ...Be Able To Tell Fact From Fiction
• ...Know the Symptoms
• ...Find Someone Who Can Help
• For Additional Information About Depression Write To:
• For Mor... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan19th June 2007
Let's Talk About Depression
Sure, everybody feels sad or blue now and then. But if you're sad most of the time, and it's giving you problems with
• your grades or attendance at school
• your relationships with your family and friends
• al... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan19th June 2007
Depression is a serious medical condition. In contrast to the normal emotional experiences of sadness, loss, or passing mood states, clinical depression is persistent and can interfere significantly with an individual's ability to function. There are ... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan18th June 2007
Learned Helplessness
Are you always finding yourself feeling helpless? Have you tried every possible way to fix your problems yet found that there was no way out? Do you think that you are a helpless person? If you have experienced these feelings before,... Read >
Author: Farouk08th June 2007
What is depression? Researchers and health professionals believe that when the two chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine are out of whack or there is a imbalance that this is what causes depression, a chemical imbalance. Serotonin and norepinephrine are ... Read >
Author: Dryder05th June 2007
Is There a Difference Between Coaching and Therapy?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive about Life Coaching. Yes there is a difference and by explaining what Coaching IS, I aim to help you understand what it is NOT and how it ... Read >
Author: Kimbles05th June 2007
Depression is one of the many mental conditions that seems totally mysterious to those who have never experienced it. And even those patients who have been diagnosed with depression symptoms often believe that it’s a “personal” dilemma that won... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team31st May 2007
Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have depression, the feelings ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th May 2007
What is 'IT' that once experienced leads to more of the same 'IT'? What is 'IT' if bad that feeds off of and gobbles up every good and simple pleasure known to man; but when good, gobbles up all negativity equally as well? What is 'IT' that once realized... Read >
Author: Theresa Twogood25th May 2007
Often, the “little things” add up and can have a big impact on how your teen feels. Things like forgetting her lunch, dealing with someone who is teasing her, or losing her homework may seem small to you, but they’re important to your teen. When man... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan14th May 2007
Depression is one of the many mental conditions that seems totally mysterious to those who have never
experienced it. And even those patients who have been diagnosed with depression symptoms
(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Depression.html) often b... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team19th April 2007
Recent statistics say that 19 million people suffer from chronic depression. 2 million of those are children. Chances are you know someone struggling with depression but you might not realize it. If you are like me, when someone I know struggles with a mo... Read >
Author: Mary K Logan07th April 2007
Depression is not what we are made for, and those who have it suffer needlessly since there are effective depression treatments available. Every year, at least 10% of Americans need require treatment for the symptoms of depression.
What is depr... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team27th February 2007
When you care about someone suffering from a mood disorder, taking care of yourself can be a challenge. Mood disorders run the gamut from chronic and clinical depression to panic disorders and bi-polar disorder. In addition to the stress of caregiving, fa... Read >
Author: Mary K Logan22nd February 2007
The longer an eating disorder goes untreated, the greater the chance there is of developing a depressive disorder, and yet at the same time, depression and other mental health problems are also known to increase the risk of developing an eating disorder. ... Read >
09th February 2007
Depression affects millions of people around the world. It is considered by experts to be on of the greatest hidden conditions affecting not only the lifestyles of sufferers but also their families, friends and employers. In fact, the condition can last f... Read >
Author: Michael Haydon04th February 2007
Recent statistics say that 19 million people suffer from chronic depression. 2 million of those are children. Chances are you know someone struggling with depression but you might not realize it. If you are like me, when someone I know struggles with a mo... Read >
Author: Mary K Logan21st January 2007
There are a many different types of depression and although many of the symptoms that apply to each will be similar, there are some additional signs to look out for within each type of depressive disorder. The following is a list of some of the main type... Read >
12th January 2007
Clinical depression can be thought of as in part a social illness.Any serious illness affects more than the sick person.If you have, for example, heart disease,then withdrawal of your self from the social world(work, family life, friends and relatives) is... Read >
Rod Cowen
11th January 2007
Do you get depressed on (and off) your computer? Depression
(prolonged sadness with no prolonged rational cause) is
actually quite common. In the United States, about 1 in 10
of citizens actually suffer from this illness.
Unfortunately, not eve... Read >
Author: michael madigan05th January 2007
Is Dysthymic Disorder a Second-Rate Depression?ByMichael G. Rayel, MDDysthymic Disorder, used to be called Dysthymia, is alow-grade and yet chronic depression characterized byfeelings of sadness or depression associated with lack ofinterest to do things a... Read >
mrayel75
05th January 2007
Depression is a broad term commonly used to describe a set of symptoms that can range from mild, requiring little or no treatment, to symptoms severe enough to interfere with a person's life on a daily basis and sometimes to the extent that life in itself... Read >
24th December 2006
Depression is a genuine mental illness often characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy, say experts from the field of psychiatry. That means it can drain and incapacitate you and destroy your business efforts.
About one in seven of... Read >
Author: michael madigan18th December 2006
The most typical way it's used to diagnose clinical depression is based on the symptoms. Unlike physical ailments, mental disorders are much more difficult to accurately diagnose as many of the symptoms are based on perceptions.
At issue is what det... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks11th December 2006
Having diagnosed with bipolar disorder can be one of the most stressful and difficult experiences of a person's life. To learn to manage bipolar disorder better, whether yourself, with families or friends, it is important to build and maintain a strong su... Read >
Author: Moses Wright08th December 2006
Depression is a common mental health disease which affects over 120 million people worldwide. However, most people are still not aware of the extent of this mental health problem, nor the treatments that are currently available. To improve general underst... Read >
Author: Pedro Gondim29th November 2006
Adult ADD and depression often go hand-in-hand. In fact, research suggests that up to 25% of ADD adults also suffer from depression. Despite that, the depression aspect of Attention Deficit Disorder often goes untreated because people either don't recogni... Read >
Author: Jeannine Virtue25th November 2006
Who of us can say that we have no pressures in life? In our hectic society it is not uncommon to feel stress, anxiety, headaches, mental fatigue and insomnia. In fact these symptoms are so common that many of us just learn to live with them, hoping that i... Read >
Author: Livia Mercer17th November 2006
Depression is a common disorder in every one. This happens when we miss something or someone really we need. This is considered as one of the chronic disease as if the person goes deeper then he is addicted to many problems or the diseases to his body.
... Read >
Author: dr jack17th November 2006
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Treatments
Bipolar Disorder in Children
Helping a friend
Support Groups
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, th... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan17th November 2006
Major depression is one of the biggest joy stealers in life. The most severe category of clinical depression, major depression can be triggered by any of three causes .
First, a major trauma in your life can set off a major depression. A severe los... Read >
Author: Ande Waggener17th November 2006
When we age, we produce less of two important mood stabilizing hormones, serotonin and dopamine. So, depression is a risk factor for both men and women as we get older. Yet twice as many women compared to men suffer from depression, which leads some to be... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott28th September 2006
Major depression is one of the biggest joy stealers in life. The most severe category of clinical depression, major depression can be triggered by any of three causes .
First, a major trauma in your life can set off a major depression. A severe loss ... Read >
Author: Ande Waggener27th September 2006
We are not going to discuss 'clinical depression' here. Today we are discussing general run of the mill depression - feeling blue - feeling down - feeling 'blah'.
There's a sort of heaviness to depression. You feel lethargic and sluggish. You feel down... Read >
Author: Sheryl Polomka01st August 2006
A high percentage of teens -- nearly one-half -- had experienced some traumatic event in their adolescent years. Nearly one-fifth of the nation's teens are suffering from emotional disorders.
Some have faced violence and abuse in their lives and have e... Read >
Author: Onlineghar Ghar04th June 2006
Are you suffering from depression? Would you even know if you are depressed? One way to find out is to take a depression test. If you feel sad everyonce in a while that is normal. But if you have feelings of lonelyness, feel that life is hopeless or are i... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell04th June 2006
Hypertension can sometimes confuse both the patient and the doctor for a couple of reasons. One, the physical symptoms of high blood pressure can vary quite widely. And secondly, it shares many symptoms with other diseases or conditions.
That's why, i... Read >
Author: Jane Peters03rd May 2006
In today's world of technology we do not have ample opportunity to get personal. Life is fast-paced and everyone seems to be in a rush. We dial the phone and we talk to machines. We spend long hours on the computer playing games, emailing one another or ... Read >
Author: doran roggio21st March 2006
One of the most natural things that an individual does every day is to walk. For years, this single act has been linked to improving cardiovascular health. The reason is because, generally, walking is a safe movement that isn't likely to cause injury. ... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu12th March 2006
It has been established that nature and nurture should not be taken as enemies or total opposites, but as two intertwined realities that function together to make up the human experience. Nature was designed for nurture.
Many recent and notable studies... Read >
Author: Dr Leo Kady09th February 2006
Life is full of emotional difficulties. However, when the "down" times are long lasting or interfere with your ability to function, you may be suffering from a common, serious illnessdepression. Clinical depression affects mood, mind, body, and behavior.... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan06th February 2006
Each and every one of us has had our fair share of ups and downs in life. Trivial little things can trigger off emotional upsets but it is how we cope with the cause behind those stressful moments that matter. Ups and downs do not last forever because aft... Read >
Author: Kacy Carr02nd February 2006
The Invisible Disease: Depression
Introduction
Depression is a serious medical condition. In contrast to the normal emotional experiences of sadness, loss, or passing mood states, clinical depression is persistent and can interfere significantly with ... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan02nd February 2006
Sure, everybody feels sad or blue now and then. But if you're sad most of the time, and it's giving you problems with
your grades or attendance at school
your relationships with your family and friends
alcohol, drugs, or sex
controlling yo... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan30th January 2006
Who is more prone to become affected by or suffer from psychological problems? the answer nearly everyone. Depression in the United States alone has left its mark on at least 17 million adults who have experienced a bout of clinical depression at some sta... Read >
Author: Kacy Carr01st January 2006
What is dysthymia?
Dysthymia, also known as dysthymic disorder, is classified as a type of affective disorder (also called mood disorder) that often resembles a less severe, yet more chronic form of major (clinical) depression. However, persons with dyst... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan01st January 2006
What is major depression?
Overview of depression
Depression is a depressive disorder that involves a person's body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect and disrupt eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns, and is not the same as being unhappy or in a "blue... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan09th December 2005
Its shocking to note that mood disorders these days are not uncommon. In the United States alone it is estimated that between 15 and 20 million people suffer from depressive disorders. Most symptoms of depression would be characterized as overwhelming sad... Read >
Author: Jason Miller17th October 2005
Eating disorders might seem a negligible factor in their early stages, but they can develop over time and produce numerous negative effects to our bodies. Understanding the symptoms of the bulimia eating disorder is essential if you wish to have success f... Read >
Author: Michael Rad13th October 2005
Some people may feel that they are fat, no matter how thin they actually are. Or they may feel guilty when they eat too much food. The guilt and shame from eating makes the person vomit up all their food. These people have bulimia nervosa, or bulimia, an... Read >
Author: Thomas Morva20th September 2005
Depression is a very serious matter, which does not discriminate. Depression doe not care what your age is, what gender you are, or even what your race or social class is.
Depression can often make a person feel sad, helpless, hopeless, and irritable.... Read >
Author: David Chandler18th July 2005
If you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) you are not alone. It has been estimated that over 2 million people in the United States suffer from this form of mental illness which involves episodes of both mania and depr... Read >
Author: Brian Cook
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