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Coping with Long-Term Depression

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Although depression is no longer considered as a “woman’s disease,” it is true that more women than men suffer from depression due to hormone changes. It is essential for those coping with depression that if a person has had one episode, he or she should stay on an SSRI for a full year, until the […]

What You Should Know About Childhood Depression

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

If your teenager is suffering from childhood depression, then he may be lolling around doing very little constructive activity throughout the day. He may even complain of having headaches, stomach aches or simply feeling sick. Then he may stay up really early into the morning watching TV, playing video games or endlessly chatting […]

Exact Causes of depression Are Still Not Known

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

You should not expect depression to have any favorites as it can strike anyone at any time, and there have also been many famous people throughout history that have been victims of depression. One of the most famous of these personalities was none other than Abraham Lincoln who fought with depression as well as with […]

What You Should Know About Bipolar Depression

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Bipolar depression is also known as manic depression or bipolar affective disorder. This is a highly complex and very serious mood disorder. It is characterized by extreme highs, which are known as a manic episode, followed by severe lows, which are known as depressive episodes. Bipolar depression usually begins whenever a person is […]

Learning About Atypical Depression

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Many people do not realize just how many different types of depression there are, and atypical depression is one of the most common. Atypical depression is considered as being a type of major depression which tends to cause greater functional impairment than other forms of depression, and it also usually tends to occur earlier in […]

Connection Between Anxiety and Depression

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Although at first thought most people would not necessary believe that there was a connection between the ailments of anxiety and depression, there actually is, and an incredibly large and significant one at that.
Anxiety and depression are two health problems which basically go hand in hand, and there are many reasons for this.
About Anxiety and […]

The Dangers Of Agitated Depression

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Depression is a disorder that can affect different people in different ways, and while most people seem to associate this disorder with feelings of sadness or withdrawing, there are different sorts of depression that exist. One of the ways that depression might manifest itself differently is when a person also is suffering from symptoms of […]

Common Symptoms Of Adolescent depression

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

There are certain telltale signs and symptoms that point in the direction of an adolescent having adolescent depression and these include changes in appetite, changes in sleep, loss of interest in favorite activities, irritableness as well as irrational response to frustration and finally, statements of despair.
Changes In Appetite
Changes in appetite are a sure sign of […]

How to Use a Natural Remedy for Depression

Friday, December 28th, 2007

First, before you do anything else, if you believe you are depressed, see your family practice physician or psychiatrist right away. Don’t try a natural remedy for depression unless you have been professionally diagnosed with this illness. Together, you and your physician will decide the best way to treat your depression. If you would like […]

Drugs for Depression Make Life Worth Living Again

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Depression hurts, both physically and mentally. It is a medical condition that causes a lack of energy and loss of pleasure with normal activities, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness, disturbances in sleep and appetite, and a pervasive feeling of tiredness. Depression is very common, mostly in women of all […]

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