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Depression is something 1 out of every 10 Americans will experience at some point in their life. However, many ignore or misunderstand the signs of depression because of the myths and stigmas that surround the disorder. And the fact that some people often do not take it seriously and...
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The normal ups and downs in life mean that everyone feels sad from time to time but if despair and emptiness take a hold of your life and fail to go away, you may be suffering from depression. Depression brings mental slowness, exhaustion, feeling of hopelessness or helplessness, pains,...
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Postpartum depression is a medical condition that mainly exists in women and has a very low frequency of occurrence in men. This is a clinical depression that mainly occurs after childbirth. The condition mainly exhibits emotional symptoms in the victims. It mainly begins in the initial months after a...
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It seems like everyone is talking about fat these days. The news says that fat in our foods is making us unhealthy. Doctors and health shows tell us that being overweight is detrimental to our health. The media post pictures of thin, athletic celebrities, putting them on a pedestal...
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Did you know that as your child grows, he or she undergoes various development phases? This can really make it difficult for you to distinguish whether your child is in his or her normal mood or undergoing depression. According to World Health Organization (WHO), nearly half of the mental...
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Firstly, depression medication options patients have in managing the disorder’s symptoms usually consist of antidepressants. And besides their use in managing depression, antidepressants also work for conditions that have strong links to depression. For instance, someone who suffers from Bipolar Disorder may also be put on antidepressants along with...
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We all know someone who has suffered, or still is suffering from depression. While many underestimate the power of this disease, those who have seen it affect someone they care about will definitely tell you otherwise. Emotional pain is just as real as physical pain and mental health issues...
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When it comes to what you can do to help loved ones with depression there are several things one can do to help them get through this time of their life. One of them is being open and talking about depression. Family members or closest friends are the ones who...
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Postpartum depression is a medical condition that mainly exists in women and has a very low frequency of occurrence in men. This is a clinical depression that mainly occurs after childbirth. The condition mainly exhibits emotional symptoms in the victims. It mainly begins in the initial months after a...
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Can you remember when you last had a wonderful, relaxing vacation? If it has been a while, you may want to consider taking another holiday sooner than later. Why? Because taking a vacation is going to result in a better YOU- your health issues will be alleviated and you’ll...
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Bipolar disorder is a mental condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. This disorder can be very serious and may result in employment problems, family conflict, or even heavy substance abuse. The severe health and social impact of this condition make diagnosis and treatment incredibly important. What types...
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Before knowing how to deal with treatment-resistant depression, it is important to know what depression really is. It is true that every person gets down at a given from time to time, but when sadness lasts up to two –or even more –weeks, it may exhibit clinical depression. It’s very...