Depression Is An Equal Opportunity Condition
by: Belver Ladson
Depression is a serious medical condition that can affect anyone.
Men, women and children are all susceptible to this disease which can have devastating effects on someone's daily life.
Depression can come on suddenly, for no reason, or it might follow a traumatic experience such as a death or some other traumatic experience.
Symptoms of depression can interfere with a person's ability to work, sleep, study and enjoy life in a fruitful way.
If you find that these symptoms persist for more than a few weeks you should discuss it with your doctor. The
symptoms to look for include: sadness, irritability, no interest in hobbies and activities which once were loved, hopelessness, problems sleeping, fatigue, thoughts of suicide or death, feelings of guilt
and significant weight change.
Once these symptoms start affecting the way you live your life, it's time to seek help.
M.I., who has had depression on and off for many years says, "I never really knew what was wrong with me.
I would have these bouts with trying to cope with life, but all I would end up doing is staying sad and crying all the time. I couldn't see any way out of what I was dealing with in my life, but I'm glad I hung in there.
Being able to find out what was wrong with me and knowing that I could get treatment for it changed my life."
Depression an also affect the physical health of a person, which is a symptom that is often overlooked.
I. A., a depression sufferer shares, "I would get these pains in my arms, shoulder and hands.
My doctor told me that he couldn't find anything wrong. Nothing wrong with my bones or my joints, but the pains never seemed to go away.
Now I know it was related to the depression."
No one knows what exactly causes depression, but some believe it might be caused by an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain, and in that instance you and your doctor might decide that you need to take antidepressants.
One form of depression called "Seasonal Affective Disorder" (SAD) uses light therapy as treatment since it's thought that a lack of sunlight during certain times of the year could be a cause.
If you
think depression might be entering your life, don't wait to get help.
There is nothing wrong with asking questions and trying to get help.
Many people are too afraid or feel guilty about
asking for help for depression.
A lot of the world still thinks that depression is "just the blues" or just a person feeling down.
Depression is a very real medical condition that is just as valid as having a broken bone that would need to be treated.
"A reluctance to get help can lead to years of disability and not having a good and happy life," says B.D., "I could have gotten help a long time ago, but I waited for about ten years before taking action.
I thought I should have been a person strong enough to beat depression on my own.
I sure wish I had made the move toward help instead of waiting."
Remember, depression is a treatable condition that can get better.
You need to take the steps to get the help you need.
About The Author
Belver Ladson is a successful entrepreneur, motivational coach and graphic artist.
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by: John Smith
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome, characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and specific tender areas of soft tissue. It is often difficult to diagnose, due to the lack of a specific laboratory test, but it is estimated that there are 3-6 million fibromyalgia sufferers in the US alone.
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How You Can Lift The Fog Of Mental Breakdown
How You Can Lift The Fog Of Mental Breakdown
by: Christopher Green
Despite major advances in understanding stress, depression and anxiety, most sufferers are still being told four myths about the root cause of their problem.
This raises an important issue: How can you conquer these illnesses if you don?t understand the root cause?
Time to bust the myths and reveal the exact cause of these harrowing problems.
The first myth to bust is that a period of serious illness can cause you to become depressed. This could be anything from a nasty virus that confines you to bed for a month or something far more serious such as loss of a limb, cancers, injury, or heart attack for example.
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Improve IQ
by: Steve Gillman
Can you improve IQ and brainpower in general? You bet, and it isn't always difficult. I write about dozens of techniques for iq and general brainpower improvement, and I have seen IQ scores go up by applying these techniques. A more usable brain is more important than a score, though, so sit down with a cup of coffee (your first IQ improvement tip) and take notes as you read through the list below.
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Improve your beliefs. When you believe you are smarter, you become smarter. Though affirmations may work, evidence is even better, so make a note of your successes. Start telling yourself, "Hey, that was really creative," when you do something creative. When you have a
good idea, make a note of it. Gather the evidence for your own IQ improvement and you'll start to experience more of it as you believe in it.
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