Posts Tagged ‘Chronic’

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 [...]

Chronic Depression – You Need Professional Help

Sitting all by yourself and feeling low. You have aches and pains. You can't put into words why you feel this way. You don't want to talk to anyone that just makes you feel uncomfortable. You know you are not paranoid but people just don't want to associate with you. You are just not content [...]

Depression In The Elderly – The Facts

Depression in the elderly is common. There are various factors that contribute towards this condition. Oftentimes it is a dramatic change in circumstances such as the loss of a life partner, an illness or children moving away to start their own lives which can have a very negative effect on the mood of anyone particularly [...]

Medications For Depression – What You Need to Know About Depression Medications

Depression is a troubled state of mind characterized by feelings like sadness, negative thoughts, and pessimistic attitude. Persons suffering with depression usually feel hopeless about their existing situation, a feeling that can evolve into serious mental illness and psychological disorders such as schizophrenia. sometimes, these feelings can even aggravate to the point of committing suicide. [...]

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 [...]

Spot the Signs and Causes of Teenage Depression

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 depression? If you're a parent of a child between the ages of 10 and [...]

Anxiety and Depression – Fighting the Fight

Anxiety and depression can some of the most difficult human conflicts to go through. You're left weakened from the inside out and often the chances of totally curing your illness seem bleak at best. Now you may be saying to yourself that anxiety is a totally different problem than depression and in a way you [...]

Anxiety Disorders Are Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

If you've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, then you already know that it is chronic illness featuring pain, with tender points on the body that hurt in response to the lightest pressure. and extreme fatigue. also, you're probably already well aware of the sleep issues, mental fog, and dozens of other symptoms that come with this [...]

Depression Treatment – The Benefits of Seeing a Counsellor

Depression is a widespread problem, affecting around 1 million adults and 100,000 young people in Australia. Left untreated, it can lead to self-harm, suicidal thoughts and devastating consequences for entire families. Even mild forms of depression have negative effects on an individual's personal relationships, self-esteem and ability to work effectively and advance in their career. [...]

Sad, Stressed and Sleepy – The Disturbing Cycle of Depression

Depression, stress and sleeplessness can disturb one's life without you knowing it. It's a tough world out there, and with a million different sources of pressure and stress, it's easy for people to suddenly feel the happiness sucked right out of them. What's surprising, though, is that the deadly dance of stress and depression can [...]