Last articles from depression category on Health Top News

Living with Depression

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Depression is a psychological, biological and environmental problem that has affected millions of people, both directly and indirectly. People suffering with depression often have difficulty functioning normally, and frequently experience problems in their everyday lives as a result. The emotional toll of depression can shatter families; result in a loss of employment and in some occasions end in suicide. While there is no cure for depression, treatment options are available that can help suffer... (Read All)

Lifelong Depression

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I have suffered from depression for as long as I can remember. My earliest childhood memories are tainted with the ominous presence of my illness despite growing up in a very loving home with two kinds and nurturing parents. After a divorce in my early thirties, I found myself unable to cope with the feelings of sadness that had permeated my existence and often left me unable to get out of bed. Of course, these feelings had intensified as a result of my divorce, but even well before I knew that ... (Read All)

Recognizing the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Bipolar disorder is a treatable brain disorder marked by extreme shifts in a person's mood and disposition. Periods of intense mania are followed by bouts of severe depression, often with periods of normalcy in between. While on either end of the spectrum, sufferers of bipolar disorder often find it difficult to concentrate and maintain functionality sufficient for leading a productive life. Those who experience severe episodes of depression and hypomania are classified as suffering from bipolar... (Read All)

A Depressed Mind Equals A Depressed Head

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The words âmind over matterâ are more than just three words randomly strung together to make something that sounds somewhat sensible. âMind over matterâ is more than just a myth, because there are times when a person's state of mind has considerable effects on matters of the flesh. Performance anxiety can make someone do a sub-par job on physical activities, like missing critical free throws and over-extending left jabs. Mental health can have an effect on a person's physical performance... (Read All)

My Battle with Bipolar Disorder

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Since my early twenties, I have suffered from bipolar disorder. I am now in my mid-forties and have managed to keep it under control through the use of medications as well as the support of my friends, family and my wonderful and compassionate husband. Unfortunately, it took a long time to get to the point I am at now. For many years, I suffered through the challenges of trying to lead a productive and functional life despite being plagued by the imbalances brought on by my condition. During thi... (Read All)

How Is Depression Treated?

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

More than eleven million people in the United States suffer from depression each year. This medical condition that affects the mind can have lasting effects such as a feeling of hopelessness, lack of ambition and an inability to focus. Depression can affect all age groups and genders, but is more prevalent in women. Consulting a mental help professional such as a psychiatrist is beneficial to obtain proper diagnosis and treatment. This condition can adversely affect school, home life and employm... (Read All)

Natural Ways To Treat Depression

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Depression is a medical condition that affects the mind, often leaving the person suffering from it feeling hopeless, without ambition and unable to focus. Left untreated, this condition can adversely affect academic achievement, family life, friendships and careers. People tend to seek help from a mental health professional who may prescribe mood balancing drugs. Most, however; use an alternative form of medicine for a more natural treatment in tandem with drug therapy. Milder cases of depressi... (Read All)

Childhood Abuse and Depression - Anxiety Lives On

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

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 have documented the effects that early childhood experience can have on both the physical and chemical makeup of the brain. In particular, childhood abuse and/or neglect can permanently alter an individual's physiology. These physiologi... (Read All)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Did you just come back from checking that the back door was locked? Will you be checking again in ten minutes? Will your session at the computer be interrupted at least twice to make sure that the back door is locked? If so, then you suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder.

Obsessive compulsive disorder may generate laughter in a skit on a television show, but for millions of people it is anything but funny. An obsession can range from something as mildly irritating as checking to make... (Read All)

Acknowledge Your Depression

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Depression is an illness and needs to be acknowledged as such. It is not a reason to be ashamed. The reason so many people fail to seek help for their depression is that they are ashamed. Unfortunately, this is one of the feelings associated with depression anyway and makes the illness difficult to acknowledge.

If you are constantly feeling particularly low, well-meaning friends might tell you to ?snap out of it? or even start to get irritated by your mood. Your depression will feed off ... (Read All)

Manic bipolar depression facts and reality

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Manic depression - Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Some mornings can start with overriding feelings of joy, elation and power. By the time the afternoon has arrived this can shift to feelings of desperation, despair and depression. More than 2 million American adults, or about 1 percent of the population have bipolar disorder, the percentage figures are the same for the U... (Read All)

Treatment For Clinical Depression Is Highly Accessible

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

One of the most difficult afflictions to acknowledge in oneself is a mental or psychological disorder such as clinical depression. The common Judeo-Christian perspective offers a philosophy of individual strength and the ability to overcome emotional difficulty without aid, a ?pull up your socks? attitude. For this reason, it can be very difficult for people who struggle with depression to come to grips with the fact that they cannot pull themselves out of the state by themselves, and that they ... (Read All)

Alternative Treatments for Depression

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Alternative treatments for depression are gaining in popularityas the side effects of common antidepressant medications arebecoming better understood.Weight gain, dry mouth, constipation, headache, blurred visionand diarrhea are just a few of the many potential adversereactions to prescription depression medications...alternativecures present a safer, often equally effective solution.There are different manifestations of the depressive state. Depression may be chronic and ongoing, showing itself... (Read All)

5 Surefire Tips to Beat Depression Now

Sat, 03 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives... We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away.

Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain loneliness and sadness, it could render life-long consequences that could ruin your self-esteem, health and well-being.

Here are some superb tips to conquer the melancholy mood and get the most bliss out of your daily activities.

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Depression Treatment: Alternative Forms of Depression Therapy

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

It has been estimated that over ten million Americans suffer from depression. This alarming statistic shows how important it is to choose the right form of therapy to treat this illness. The following paragraphs will outline how to choose an effective treatment program, present an alternative treatment for depression, and explain the importance of holistic therapy.

Depressive symptoms are categorized in the DSM IV by depressed mood, loss of interest in daily activities, weight loss,... (Read All)

Depression and Erectile function â Psychology of Sexuality

Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A recent research showed that the brain activity is totally different during peak sexual activity. That is why men with depression have difficulty in having satisfactory sex life. The serotonin level in depressed patients is lower than normal adults.If the depression is treated with right medicines, their erectile function will also improve significantly. But the class of medications known as SSRI antidepressants are used to treat depression in men. But unfortunately these drugs also cause erec... (Read All)

Kill Depression with Lexapro

Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

what it means to loose the words?

The most striking music is at times built, like a daring adventure, on the few words which if let alone conveys very little to the mind of the laymen. But when the tinge of familiarity flows through those fragments of words, brightening them with its radiance, even the laymen would sing along. Now it is not the music which plays but the words that lighten, making the dead wake up, prominent as a rose in the misty mornings. Life begins here; am... (Read All)

Depression Hurts!! I know because I've been there

Sun, 21 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I suffer from the classic version of depression . I started with bouts of it when I was seventeen, but it wasnât until my late thirties or early forties that it got so bad that I had to seek help. Over the years doctors prescribed Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro, and Wellbutrin. I got a little relief, but the pills made me so tired all I could do was lay around and then I put on weight, which made me more depressed. So I decided to try a natural approach. Here are the steps to recover from d... (Read All)

Control Your Thoughts and Emotions Quickly and Easily - Proven Depression Treatment

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100
Change your thoughts and your emotions change automatically. There will always be things in your life you cannot change,that cause you misery when you think about them. Whetherit be in your past or contemplation of the future, if you cannottake action to solve it you need to change the way you thinkabout it. Living the life of a victim will only hold back yourdepression treatment progress. Because your emotions start off as thoughts, you can learn how to change them, even thestrongest ones. N... (Read All)

DEBT STRESS: THE HUMAN SIDE

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100
In all the technical discussions you hear about credit card and other debt, the best ways to manage it and pay it off and all the rest, one important topic goes largely ignored â âDebt Stress: the Human Sideâ.

Most individuals already know from personal experience that high credit card debt is bad for their financial health - the more people worried about debt, the more it affected their health.

New medical research in the United States indicates that there is a strong co-rel... (Read All)

Acupuncture Can Cure Depression

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing system that has been found to be successful in effectively treating different type of health conditions. It is believed that this form of treatment is about 2000 years old. Earlier acupuncture was not very widely accepted as a form of treatment in the west. Extensive research and studies were done on this and acupuncture has been found to be effective in curing many diseases. The World Health Organization or WHO has recognized more then 40 types of disea... (Read All)

Taking Depression Into Your Own Hands

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100
It could be you. Not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? Unusually irritable? If youâre suffering from prolonged sadness for longer than 3 weeks, you may be suffering from clinical depression. Your doctor can help you, and there are steps you can take to help heal yourself. Getting diagnosed is the first step to getting better, and getting your life back.

Depression or prolonged sadness is very common, around 80 percent of the American population suffer from some form... (Read All)

Depression Blues

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100
Depression Blues - Why do we feel this way? What makes us feel this way? Will these feelings ever go away?

I'm sure everyone suffers from "the blues" at some stage, but for someone suffering from depression, it is having the blues all day every day. Does it ever go away? Why do we have to suffer like this? How many times to you think to yourself 'pull yourself out of it'? How many times do you think 'if I just start walking every day, do some exercise, think more positive it will all be o... (Read All)

Overcome Your Winter Depression

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100
In North America, it is estimated that 50 to 60 percent of the population is affected by winter depression. There is a broad spectrum of symptoms that arise, from a change in sleep patterns and weight gain, to overwhelming suicidal thoughts and the unfortunate results. This means about half of the people you know are depressed in the wintertime! Wintertime depression is most common north and south of the equator. People who live near the equator have a very low incidence of winter depression. Th... (Read All)

Adult ADD and Depression

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100
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 recognize the symptoms as depression or mistakenly blame the symptoms of depression on the adult ADHD. If you have Attention Deficit Disorder and have been feeling "down" for a period of time, you may also suffer from depression. Common symptoms of dep... (Read All)

Powerful Depression Self-Help Techniques

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100
There are a number of easy yet powerful depression self-help techniques available. These depression self-help techniques are not meant as a replacement to professional treatment, but as a supplement to depression treatment. Try as many of these depression self-help tips as possible and watch the cloud of depression lift. Depression Self-Help Techniques: - Exercise daily. Exercise is known to boost peopleâs moods. Physical activity, most specifically aerobic exercise, alters brain chemistry, re... (Read All)

Why I Recommend Energy Healing - distancehealing.eu

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100
Energy Healing literally changed my life. It raised my vibration and raised my consciousness. It gave me the power to leave victim consciousness. It gave me the strength in finding my own self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem and self-respect. It empowered me â because it taught me to empower myself! I AM free. So how does energy healing actually do this? We ARE energetic beings and everything IS energy. Scientists have proven this to be truth and this article is not about proving this fact... (Read All)

The Effects of Marijuana in Teens

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100
An analysis of research studies with long-term, recreational users of marijuana has failed to reveal a substantial, systematic effect on the neuron cognitive functioning of users. Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug. Basically Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant. Marijuana is usually smoked as a cigarette or in a pipe or a bong. Marijuana is strongly absorbed by fatty tissues in various organs. Marijuana i... (Read All)

Depression: Treatments for Depression

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100
Depression affects the person physically, mentally and emotionally. Though there are many causes, it is only through proper treatment and with the help of a specialist that this can go away. Here is a list of treatments that can be used to counter depression. 1. People who are suffering from mild depression are given anti-depressant medications. Some of these include seretonin reuptake inhibitors better known as SSRIâs, tricyclics and the monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIâs. Doctors who a... (Read All)

Depression Symptoms Should be Taken Seriously

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100
People go through life everyday, doing routine activities like cleaning the house, cooking, doing the laundry and a lot more. But there are times when problems are encountered unexpectedly, and certain drastic events that occur pose a danger to our emotional stability. The danger of getting depression is possible, especially those who have recently experienced unexpected events or turns in their life. Dealing with a disorder like depression is needed because it can create significant impacts in ... (Read All)

Last articles from depression category on Health Top News

Living with Depression

Lifelong Depression

Recognizing the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

A Depressed Mind Equals A Depressed Head

My Battle with Bipolar Disorder

How Is Depression Treated?

Natural Ways To Treat Depression

Childhood Abuse and Depression - Anxiety Lives On

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Acknowledge Your Depression

Manic  bipolar depression facts and reality

Treatment For Clinical Depression Is Highly Accessible

Alternative Treatments for Depression

5 Surefire Tips to Beat Depression Now

Depression Treatment: Alternative Forms of Depression Therapy

Depression and Erectile function â Psychology of Sexuality

Kill Depression with Lexapro

Depression Hurts!! I know because I&#39;ve been there

Control Your Thoughts and Emotions Quickly and Easily - Proven Depression Treatment

DEBT STRESS: THE HUMAN SIDE

Acupuncture Can Cure Depression

Taking Depression Into Your Own Hands

Depression Blues

Overcome Your Winter Depression

Adult ADD and Depression

Powerful Depression Self-Help Techniques

Why I Recommend Energy Healing - distancehealing.eu

The Effects of Marijuana in Teens

Depression: Treatments for Depression

Depression Symptoms Should be Taken Seriously

Manic bipolar depression facts and reality

Depression and Erectile function â Psychology of Sexuality

Depression Hurts!! I know because I've been there