Posts Tagged ‘health’

Does Bipolar Disorder Consume You? Big Pharma Says it Does

Anyone seen the latest Seroquel XR ads from AstraZeneca? they are pretty dramatic and the theme is that folks with bipolar disorder experience it as all consuming, particularly if they are suffering from bipolar depression. in fact the tagline of the Internet, print and TV ads is Bipolar depression doesn't just affect you - it [...]

Recognizing and Understanding Depression

What is Depression? Depression refers to changes in your mood that often lead to a disruption in your everyday activities, eating and sleeping habits, energy level and your outlook on things. when you are depressed, you may feel angry, sad, hopeless, and lonely. Everyone feels sad sometimes; kids, adults and teenagers. There are days when [...]

The Effects of Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and a Bipolar Support Group

Having bipolar depression is not a joke. It can spell the difference between life and death. in between are episodes of extreme anguish that can make one feel eternally useless and hopeless. on the other hand, a bipolar support group can do a lot to alleviate the pains associated with the disorder. that bipolar support [...]

Dealing With the Dysthymic Depressed

Depression is one of the world's worst illnesses and it affects millions of people around the globe. there are different types of depression and each requires medical attention. Dysthymia pronounced dis-thi-me-a is a mood disorder characterized by chronic mildly depressed or irritable moods, often accompanied by other symptoms such as eating and sleeping disturbances, fatigue, [...]

Revealed – What is Manic Depressive Disorder-Bipolar Disorder?

Manic depressive disorder, more properly called bipolar disorder, is one of several conditions referred to as depressive disorders. These affect the functioning of the brain, and can cause emotional and mental distress. They're extremely common, and more than seventeen million adults in the United States - or about one in seven people - has one [...]

Depression Counselor – How to Find a Good Depression Counselor

If you suffer from depression, you need the proper treatment. Oftentimes, this means consulting with a professional. However, not all health professionals are equal, and even a good one might not be a good match for you. in this article, I will give you some tips on how to go about locating a depression counselor [...]

Eastern Treatments For Depression

Eastern Treatments (for) Depression are every bit as effective as treatments from Western medicine. it is no surprise that some Eastern treatments have found their way in to Western medicine and vice versa. An important term to keep in mind is TCM - Traditional Chinese Medicine. Body Work Tui Na means pushing and grabbing. it [...]

How to Treat Depression – Three Easy Steps

As the world plunges deeper and deeper into economic hardship cases of depression are reported to be on the rise. in fact, many experts estimate that depression could turn into the next major epidemic affecting millions of people worldwide. With this in mind I believe there is no better time to discover a way how [...]

Treating Depression in Elderly Populations

As we age, we tend to suffer from many more illnesses and injuries. This makes it increasingly difficult to diagnose depression as many of the symptoms of both physical and mental conditions are similar. These symptoms can manifest from negative life events that can grow in number the more years we live. Some of the [...]