For the people who experienced the Great depression in 1929, they consider it as a nightmare that they want to remember anymore. For a lot of people who do not yet understand the meaning of this what you call great depression, this is actually the time when the most powerful and prosperous nation in the world experienced a big drought in terms of food, clothing, jobs and other necessities.It all started after the World War 1. Americans became...more
Several non-profit organizations (NGOs) against depression such as Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, has organized a world-wide aggressive campaign in educating and informing the people about depression. The foundation is encouraging people with depression to heal in a natural way rather than automatically take medications to avoid serious side effects from antidepressant medications. Just like a recent study about women suffering from depression has...more
Do you think you have postpartum depression? Don't worry because there is nothing wrong with you. Postpartum depression affects most mothers, especially new moms. It is also commonly known as "baby blues" and it is caused by the sudden changes in your hormones. Most women experience the symptoms of postpartum depression for about a week; however, it can also last longer in some women. Before you learn about how to combat postpartum blues, it is very helpful for you to learn how to identify its symptoms. These symptoms are quite similar to that of normal depression; however, they do not last very long. Usually mothers with post partum depression often are irritable which is why they can get easy angry and upset by even the smallest things. Exhaustion is also very common. Also, they also tend to pull away from their baby. They may even try to ignore their responsibilities as a mother and have someone else take care of their baby. One reason for this is that they get anxious about how well they can do their responsibilities and they are afraid that they will just harm their baby. This can even resort to panic attacks. Other symptoms for postpartum depression include changes in...more
Depression is a disease of the mind. Zen, which is about mental state, may offer a new perspective of the disease. You may even heal depression with Zen.Depression is a devastating mental illness affecting millions of people all over the worlds. Depression is a mental condition due to distorted thinking. In distorted thinking, the mind does not see...more
Is cognitive therapy an effective treatment for depression? Some studies have shown that it is at least as effective in treating mild or moderate cases of depression as medication. But, how exactly does it work? Cognitive therapy is a process that enables a patient to control or discard negative thoughts and feelings that can lead to a depressed...more
Most people are fully aware that taking daily vitamins can have a positive effect on their health, however, only very few are aware of the positive effect that vitamins for depression can exhibit. The vitamins are very crucial for our body's health and deficiency of these can result to severe health problems. Many experts have found in different clinical tests that the deficiency of vitamins in your diet can result into different health issues like depression. Depression is often linked to poor nutrition and lack of vitamins and minerals. However, people struggling with depression can be helped by encouraging them to supplement their diet with proper amounts of vitamins for depression. These vitamins for depression can help alleviate the symptoms of depression.To start with, one must understand the most common signs of depression. Some of the most common symptoms include lack of concentration; feelings of guilt and being worthless; being indecisive; lack of energy and stamina; feeling of irritability and anxiousness; issues in relationships; and other similar problems. In case you're feeling some of these, make sure you consult your doctor. In the meantime, you might want to try...more
As the Baby Boomer generation approaches old age, more and more of them are trying to figure out what they can do to in order to continue enjoying a good life. Although many of them realized long ago that their health directly correlates to their...more
While most of us have some popular-knowledge background on depression, we know little about the specific symptoms associated to this mood disorder, and are usually unaware that depression paints different pictures depending on the person involved,...more
"I'm depressed." Does this statement sound familiar to you? The word "depressed" became the generic term used by people in the society referring to their feelings when they are upset or sad. However, the symptoms of depression are more serious than...more
Depression is a condition that affects a lot of people, far too many. Chances are if you haven't suffered from a bout of depression you know someone who has. The proof of this is in prescription statistics; antidepressants are one of the most...more
Many studies have proved that there is a link between diet and depression. Many disorders including depression can be treated by adjusting the diet. Eliminating junk and processed foods and taking large doses of essential vitamins, minerals and amino...more
Several reports have showed that there is a connection between diet and depression. Several disorders including depression are treated by modifying the diet program. Removing junk and unhealthy food and having large doses of important vitamins,...more