Over the last years, as society has developed into an information society, depression has reached almost epidemic proportions. All the time, I see people around me depressed. Family members, friends and 2-3 years ago, myself. Here are three things you can do today to help yourself feel better. 1. Take fish oil. Plenty of research has proven that taking top-quality pharmaceutical grade fish oil capsules can help alleviate...more
In the last 10 to 15 years, depression has become almost an epidemic. More and more people are suffering from it every year, either in mild, moderate or severe form. As someone who has personally suffered from mild to moderate depression in the past, I would like to give you two quick tips you can use to turn things around. 1. Be as active as possible. Although I have had a lot of help from natural supplements, the most...more
As someone involved with the natural health sciences for quite some time now, I've seen the problem of postpartum depression grow from a rare occurence into something very common among many young women. So I set out to find out why this could be. The answer is that it is very likely that the change in humanity's dietary habits over the last few hundred years is one of the two main reasons (the other being, in my opinion, stress and the over-demanding way of life that women are faced with today) that have led to this sad state of affairs. Women who have just given birth should be finding themselves in one of the happiest times in their lives, and not finding themselves depressed, sitting on the couch and brooding endlessly. The main key to focus on is this: Studies have shown that the majority of people in the West are deficient in the polyunsaturated fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are abundantly found in fatty fish. DHA, in particular, plays a very important role in the human brain, and a deficiency of DHA has been known to cause depression, including postpartum depression. One study done in Maastricht, the Netherlands, found that indeed, most women...more
A depressive disorder is a ‘whole-body' illness, involving your body, mood and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or...more
Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life. But when emptiness and despair take hold and won't go away, it may be depression. More than just the temporary "blues," the lows of depression make it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. Hobbies and friends do not interest you like they used to; you"re exhausted all the time;...more
Overcoming depression and being able to eventually find hope is something that a lot of people deal with. Some people who deal with depression tend to lose hope because they get so caught up in the feeling of being depressed that they lose track of anything else. If you are one of these people, the only thing you need to remember is this: your depression does not have to be a permanent thing. Overcoming depression is possible and within your reach.First off, trying to find the origin of your depression is a good start. The causes of depression can be many different things, be they external situations, people or maybe even a chemical imbalance in your body. You need to understand, there is a cause, and this means that there is a "cure." There are many effective and healthy ways to be successful in overcoming depression. Before you do anything, it may be wise to make a trip to the doctor's office. As was mentioned before, the existence of a chemical imbalance is a possible reason for your depression. This could be coming from something that is naturally occurring in your body, or from a reaction your body is having to a certain medication that you are...more
What is emotional breakdown?Different life difficulties lead to changes in behavior and mood of people. It is important not to confuse changes in behavior caused by such difficulties, and signs of more serious problems. Changes in...more
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Gene Collier wrote, in an article titled "Football's Hard Knocks Educating," that the mall (Ross Park, a Simon property in Pittsburgh, PA) had been "a healing place for me."The article discussed the...more
Depression in a marriage is a main source of divorce. Resentment, mimic unhappiness and anger are some of the symptoms of depression. Withdrawing from a life partner, a lack of all the replies and no interaction can be interpreted as the action of...more
Being depressed saps you of energy and even the desire to get out of your depression. But nobody really likes being depressed. Especially not if it drags on for weeks, months, and years. So is there a way to pull yourself out of...more
Depression is one of the most common and treatable of all mental illnesses. One in four women and one in 10 men can expect to develop it during their lifetime. Studies have shown that people suffering from depression have imbalances of...more
If you contact your doctor with regard to aid, the person may endeavor to ascertain the underlying cause of the clinical depression and also might propose mental counselling, in addition to a doctor prescribed anti-depressant. An...more