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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- 10 Heath Benefits of Having Sugar Free Diet - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Health Checkup OnlineIt seems like everyone plan to cut down sugar from their diet to see the various changes in the body, but is it that easy as it looks? Hopefully, it’s not. Two out of five person take initiative to lessen or quit the sugar intake but none become successful. Soon it becomes clear it is not for ...
Views: 978 - 10 Heath Benefits of Having Sugar Free Diet - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Health Checkup OnlineIt seems like everyone plan to cut down sugar from their diet to see the various changes in the body, but is it that easy as it looks? Hopefully, it’s not. Two out of five person take initiative to lessen or quit the sugar intake but none become successful. Soon it becomes clear it is not for ...
Views: 885 - Depression May Be Induced By Stress. Manage It With These 8 Tips. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Christiana StarThe word depression is used in different contexts. Some people claim it for minor problems like being disappointed, hurt or discouraged. Others use it to describe feelings of such heaviness and dejection that they are barely able to function. Symptoms may be so severe that it becomes a life-long ...
Views: 1085 - Feeling down and depressed? Here are the things you can do! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2018 from Lynda HudsonAt this time of year it seems that everybody is making them! But the evidence suggests that a large majority of resolutions are not kept even when people have the best of intentions. And if they are feeling generally a bit down and dejected, and things haven’t been going well even the idea of ...
Views: 1657 - Seven Types Of Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Misty JhonesGetting enough sleep is essential to one's health and well-being. Without ample sleep, the body and mind are unable to recover from the demands placed on the body throughout the day. During sleep, muscles heal, hormones are released into the body and new synaptic connections in the brain are ...
Views: 1366 - Caring for a Disabled Child - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Karen ColeDisability is not inability, but it could end up being one when parents slack off with the level of care and attention given to children with serious and uncommon needs. Although there have been many reported cases of natural occurrences, disability has also been a result of complications having ...
Views: 1106 - OBJECTIFYING WOMEN SHAMES EVERYONE - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Darlene LancerPervasiveness revelations of sexual harassment and assault have surprised most men, but not women. However, both genders are largely unaware of the damaging impact that objectification of women can cause. It perpetuates a cycle of shame in both men and women. Even if never overtly harassed or ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Ketamine for Depression Therapy May Be the Answer - Is Burnout Affecting You? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2017 from Dr Gerald GrassKetamine, which although is most often considered an anesthetic or even a recreational drug, has been found to be a highly effective and fast-acting treatment for many psychological disorders. It is especially useful when consumed as a ketamine infusion, with many people now using ketamine ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Divorce Happens; It's About Picking Yourself Back Up - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonDivorce is tough - there's no way around it. Most people who get a divorce feel at least a little lost, sad, or angry afterward, even if they wanted the divorce in the first place. Getting divorced signals the end of one phase of your life, and the transition can be hard, even if it's for the ...
Views: 1306 - Living With Haemophilia – Symptoms and Management - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Haemophilia is a blood disorder, which is somewhat rare, and which hampers the blood’s ability to clot. Haemophilia is usually inherited, although there are different types of haemophilia.Haemophilia A, or Classical Haemophilia, is the most common form, and is caused by having reduced ...
Views: 1610 - Stop Letting Drugs Trick Your Brain With The Help Of Norton Health Care - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2017 from Aafaque AakhterDrug addiction is a chronic brain disease. It tricks the brain into thinking that drugs are essential, despite negative consequences. Addiction compels individuals to go to great lengths to acquire their drugs of abuse. In 2013, more than half of new illicit drug users were under 18 years of ...
Views: 1126 - Dear Dr. Romance: I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I feel like I am going crazy I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore, I don't have enough money for anything, I don''t have anyone that I can trust to watch my kids, because they are going through some seperation anxiety because I am the one that takes care of them day in and ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - “I Felt Depressed!" - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning of 2012 and throughout 2013, I would often feel flat, and at times, it was a challenge for me to get out of bed in the morning. While this was going on, there was another part of me found it hard to accept how I felt. I believed that I couldn’t allow myself to experience ...
Views: 1603 - Aesthetic Touches to Make Your Home Feel Happier - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Jeremy SutterRegardless of where you live, your home should be your sanctuary. A home should be a place where you can be comfortable and happy. This has nothing to do with elaborate furnishings or style. This is about the ability to come home to a space that makes you feel welcome, safe, and content. ...
Views: 1500 - 4 Ways to Support Positive Mental and Emotional Health - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Rachelle WilberOne very difficult challenge some people may struggle with is maintaining a positive state of mental and emotional health. When not taken care of, our mental and emotional health can cause us to have a negative outlook on life. We will show you 4 ways to support your emotional and mental ...
Views: 988 - WHEN SHOULD A COUPLE SEEK FERTILITY EVALUATION? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Health Checkup OnlineIsn’t it sad to know that pregnancy no longer comes easily and in the timeframe we want? Due to the change in lifestyle, eating habits, daily routine and stress, our body has gone for a toss and so is the reproductive system. Infertility has touched more than half of the population therefore ...
Views: 864 - Logged In: Video Games & Mental Illness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerVideo games have become a large part of society today. While once considered a past-time for nerds, in recent years they have become mainstream, incorporating popular culture, movies, tv shows and sports in a way that appeals to the masses. From computers to consoles to games and apps on phones ...
Views: 1952 - The Purrfect Medicine: Separating The Myths From The Truth About Having An Emotional Support Animal - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerI have a pair of sugar gliders. They’ve been with me for over six years, since they were eight weeks out of pouch. For those who do not know what sugar gliders are – they are small marsupials that can live twelve to fifteen years and bond closely with their owners. I have brought them many ...
Views: 1626 - A Realistic Way To Look At Mental Illness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from B.L. AckerMental illness carries a lot of stigma. People often hide their diagnosis or minimize their symptoms because they are afraid of the judgment that will follow. It seems easier for many to suffer in silence than to have everyone else look at them as broken or crazy, as something to be feared or ...
Views: 1455 - The Top 10 Secrets to Living Your Best Life! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Dominique NicoleThere was a day, when I was 6 months pregnant, with 13-month-old twins when my 10-day estranged first ex-husband finally came home from a “business trip”, only to tell me, now mom at home, that he did not love me anymore and needed to leave “to figure out why”. Ten minutes later, he packed up a ...
Views: 1261 - Getting Divorced? Stay Positive and Know It Will All Work Out - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Harper HarmonDivorce can be a very stressful time in your life. There are a number of issues you have to deal with such as custody, if you have children and dividing up property. But when the relationship between the two parties is toxic, that can make the situation far worse. The one thing a person ...
Views: 1173 - Managing depression on a budget: How to help yourself cope at little or no cost - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Tanisha HerrinIf you struggle with depression, you may think that you have to spend hundreds of dollars per month in counseling sessions or paying for medication to control your symptoms, but if you simply don’t have insurance or cash to cover such treatment, there are ways you can help yourself cope with ...
Views: 999 - 5 Ways to help manage and cope with severe depression - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Tanisha HerrinSevere depression, also known as major or clinical depression, can be a challenging struggle. There are days feelings of sadness seem too much to bare. You don’t feel like getting out of bed. You can’t stop crying. You don’t want to be bothered. You’re in a deep hole that makes it hard to get ...
Views: 965 - What to do when you feel hopeless - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Tanisha HerrinFeeling hopeless is common when you’re depressed. People experience such feelings now and then but some find it easier than others to look at the bright side. The feeling of hopelessness with depression puts your mood and state of mind in a dark place. It can be challenging to see past the ...
Views: 1155 - I am so sad because I don't see this marriage working - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband complains that life is a habitrail that he has to get on everyday and he is not being reloaded. I have tried everything I know how to make things better for him. I don't know how to reply anymore, and honestly I am not sure there is ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Healing Waters: Top 5 Reasons People Get a Hot Tub - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Anica OaksHumans have been visiting naturally occurring hot springs for thousands of years, enjoying the sensation of being surrounded by pleasantly hot water. Hot tubs came into popularity in the 1970s and have only become more common throughout the years as technology has improved. If you're ...
Views: 1079 - THE TRAUMA OF CHILDREN OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2017 from Darlene LancerLiving with an addict (including alcoholics[1]) can feel like life in a war zone. The addict’s personality changes caused by addiction create chaos. Family dynamics are organized around the substance abuser, who acts like a tyrant, denying that drinking or using is a problem, while issuing ...
Views: 1441(3 votes) - Why You Shouldn't Trust Medication to Cure Your Depression - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Matthew SniderThe many ads out there and selective researchers have always suggested that many of the drugs for depression work. However, it is depressing to learn that most chemical treatments for this malady hardly work. Well, some do work, but afterward depression sets in again. Your doctor probably told ...
Views: 1121 - Postpartum Depression and Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Kalyna KapurWe’re taught that having a baby is the happiest time in a woman’s life, but what may be less acknowledged is that it can also be one of the most stressful and anxiety-producing life transitions of parenting she will ever experience. It’s common for women to experience the “baby blues,” but up to ...
Views: 804(2 votes) - Postnatal Depression: More Than Just the "Baby Blues" - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2017 from Kalyna KapurStress is completely normal in the first weeks after giving birth, but sometimes the "baby blues" can become something more serious. Find out more here. Having a baby is a life-changing experience. Your body went through insane changes, your hormones were more of a roller coaster than they ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Taking Action When You Recognize Your Triggers For Depression Episodes - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonFor those dealing with chronic depression, something that is not well understood is the fact that the depression is both: Not a constant issue. Can be brought on by various triggers. Aside from the chemical and genetic components that are out of your control, you can learn ...
Views: 1657 - Dealing with depression: Why some have a harder struggle than others - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Tanisha HerrinDepression can be a temporary episode of sadness. It may stick around for a short time as a few days. But for others, it grows into weeks and months. We know hormones could be an issue, but aside from the medical and scientific aspect of why the length of depression varies, what are reasons ...
Views: 974 - Teenage depression: What I would tell my teenage self how to cope - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Tanisha HerrinLooking back, I view my high school years as the worst period of my teenage life. It was hard to accept myself the way I was. I hated myself as a teenager every other day. I hated the way I looked. I hated the way my peers would tease me. I hated I didn’t have “good” hair or looked as pretty ...
Views: 893 - Living with major depression: Why it’s difficult to overcome - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Tanisha HerrinSome may not understand major depression and why it is difficult for people that suffer. Many have experienced the blues or felt depressed for different reasons. A traumatic experience or unexpected loss can cause a period of depression. But there is more to the situation than just feeling sad ...
Views: 938 - Feeling Down? 3 Alternative Treatments That May Help You - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Susan MelonyMany people feel a little down from time to time, however some may find that they lack motivation, and simply cannot smile as much as they used to. Shockingly, studies have shown that 60% of people will suffer from depression at some point in their lives. The good news is that most people ...
Views: 820 - ***How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from The Sierra Tucson Treatment CenterDepression is undoubtedly one of the most common mental illnesses in the world. This specific condition can leave both men and women struggling to experience simple pleasures and relief from profound feelings of exhaustion and sadness. However, most studies support the fact that men and women, ...
Views: 5930 - What to do when you're feeling depressed? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Himanshi AroraDo you know? Depression is made of "deep rest session" which means you aren't doing anything, just thinking and resting. While you are relaxing your mind is racing but still you don't have that confidence to get up and make the racing world unrace. There's a list of things you should do ...
Views: 957(3 votes) - What to do when you're feeling depressed? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Himanshi AroraDo you know? Depression is made of "deep rest session" which means you aren't doing anything, just thinking and resting. While you are relaxing your mind is racing but still you don't have that confidence to get up and make the racing world unrace. There's a list of things you should do ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - 5 Tips to save yourself from life depressions - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2017 from Kalyna KapurEver since humans started keeping score of which ailment causes the most deaths, depression pokes its ugly head high above the rest as the unparalleled trendsetter. If you are suffering from depression, it not only affects you physically, but also causes you severe mental issues as well, ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - My First Psychiatric Institution: Meet the Crazies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Cat DavisDecember 2016 This institution looks nothing like the movies. It’s set up like a little home, comfy cozy, except everything is confined to one huge room, so they can watch us. There’s a receptionist desk, where the lady who checked me in now sits. She switches between scrolling on her ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Depression is NOT “laziness”, it’s your ignorance and arrogance that’s lazy. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayMany non-fident people will be familiar with depression. In fact, you could very well say that confidence and self-esteem are pretty safe antidotes for depression. — And vice versa. When we’re depressed, we have little faith in our abilities and our future. In our purpose, our entire ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Your Present Pain Originated a Long Time Ago - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Dominica Applegate“90% of the present pain you feel is linked to unresolved pain from the past.” When I heard about this principle, I was like, are you’re kidding me? You mean to tell me the crazy-ass emotional insanity that shows up unexpected and uninvited in my life periodically is linked to my childhood? ...
Views: 1353 - Mental Illness and Mental Institutions: When You Have No More Options - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Cat DavisMy mom anxiously sits beside me on one of the faded blue couches. Today is the first day of final exams, I remember. But here I am, sitting and crying uncontrollably in the waiting room of my school’s counseling services. I am not the normal college student anymore. I am going ...
Views: 1636 - Crafting Confidence: 5 Ways to Increase Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Meghan BelnapWhen you look in the mirror, you might see a person you don't like. People don't talk to you or pretend to like being around you just to be nice. These are things that can negatively impact the self-esteem. As you sink further into depression, you sometimes can't make yourself feel like you ...
Views: 957 - Your Teen and Their Depression: What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonDepression is a complicated issue to get a handle on. As a parent you want your child to only experience the good things in life. But when they are depressed you may feel helpless and unsure of what you can do to help. With 3.3 million people experiencing long term depression (lasting two or ...
Views: 1447 - How to Emotionally Recover From Bankruptcy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Jessica McMohenIf you owned a failed business, accumulated more debt than you could handle, or suffered some sudden expenditure, you may have had to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy has a number of logistical side effects, including crashing your credit score for up to 10 years, but some of the worst effects ...
Views: 1579 - Four Ways to Understand Depression in The Context of Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Tommy ZimmerDepression is nothing easy for any person to endure. It can cause you a great deal of pain and may not make you very happy. You might not be exactly sure what could be done about it. Often times, everyone will have depression and sometimes there is no way to truly get rid of it. Instead, we may ...
Views: 1170 - Three magic words for depression and tough times - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Andy KayIf you've never experienced depression, consider yourself lucky. But show me one human being who does not profess to at least having been upon hard times, and I'll show you a liar. (Well, either that or one lucky bastard.) Even the bigshots, the Sylvester Stallones and Tony Robbinses of ...
Views: 1202 - Misdiagnosed With Depression: Manic Attack - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Cat DavisDecember 2016 Screaming. Excruciatingly desperate. Dangerously loud. Pain expressed with every sound; helplessness released with every breath. I sit up in my bed, surrounded by darkness. The sun starts peeking between the curtains of the bedroom. I look around, trying to figure out where ...
Views: 1621 - ***3 Steps to Becoming a Naturally Happier Person - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Christy Whitman“You can’t afford the luxury of a negative thought.” This quote is the title of a book first published in 1988 by self-help author Peter McWilliams. He asserts that negative thinking is a debilitating illness that we must overcome by deliberately looking for and focusing on all that is going ...
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