Posts Tagged ‘Chronic’

Take This Depression Self-Test What Fibromyalgia Sufferers Need to Know

When we think of fibromyalgia syndrome, we think pain and fatigue, which are two of the most recognized symptoms. However, people suffering with it will tell you that the disease doesn't just stop there. there are dozens and dozens of seemingly unrelated symptoms including sleep disorders; irritable bowel syndrome; sensitivity to bright lights, changes in [...]

Depression – The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Depression

1. Is depression a mental illness? Depression is a serious, but treatable, mental problem, not a personal weakness. It is very common, affecting 10 percent of the U.S. population at anytime. All of us can relate to having the blues. Clinical depression, also called major depressive disorder , is a more serious medical illness that [...]

Depression And Diabetes

Many people who are diagnosed with diabetes are overwhelmed with an onslaught of new information, medications, doctor visits and a feeling of helplessness. Diabetes can be frightening, particularly for anyone who is not familiar with the disease. We read about complications and insulin and medication and feel hopeless. Many diabetics experience a period of denial [...]

Depression – It Can Affect Everyone

About 21 million people suffer from depression. Depression affects the way one feels about themselves. It involves the body, mood and thoughts. if a person is depressed it can affect the way they sleep and eat. Having depression is not the same as feeling blue temporarily. Despite of what some people think it is not [...]

Herbs for Teen Depression: Are Herbs for Teen Depression an Option

In order to discuss whether or not to use herbs for teen depression, we must first look at what teen Depression looks like. we must also consider the possible causes for depression. Finally, we will discuss treatments of teen Depression. A few suggestions that may help you and your teen will be provided. Symptoms of [...]

Depression Hurts – Get a Better Understanding

Depression is a state of mind wherein you are unable to stop the negative emotions from flooding your system. It reflects in the words you use, your actions, and your demeanor. You can have mild depression or it could get severe to crippling kind of depression. People who have never been severely depressed will have [...]

Introduction to Soaring & Crashing – My Bipolar Adventures

I'm not a famous actress like Patty Duke (Anna Marie in they Call me Anna) or Carrie Fisher (in The Best Awful); or a gifted psychiatrist like Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison (in An Unquiet Mind); or a flamboyant, young journalist like Lizzie Simon (in Detour: my Bipolar Road Trip in 4-D); or a notorious newswoman [...]

Symptoms Of Mono, Relapse And Treatment

There are just so many diseases out there. Many people are already worried that because of their constant interactions with so many people they will become at risk to many types of communicable and infectious diseases. Many of these diseases can be acquired by merely shaking hands with another person, talking, etc. You can only [...]

Depression – How To Identify It In Yourself And The Beginning Of Self-Help

Firstly, are you really depressed? Here are some simple little tests to help decide: 1. (a)Do you get relief from talking a lot about your problems? Or (b)have you become uncommunicative and say very little about anything at all? 2. (a)Do you get relief and perk up when friends visit? Or (b) would you rather [...]

Introduction to Soaring & Crashing – My Bipolar Adventures

I'm not a famous actress like Patty Duke (Anna Marie in They Call Me Anna) or Carrie Fisher (in The best Awful); or a gifted psychiatrist like Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison (in an Unquiet Mind); or a flamboyant, young journalist like Lizzie Simon (in Detour: My Bipolar Road Trip in 4-D); or a notorious newswoman [...]