Depression Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Thomas Henricks @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 1:14 AM

It can surely be stated that mental depression has affected people in all societies of the world and all social levels. When depression is treated in the earliest stages it is much more likely to result in a total cure from the condition. However, if the symptoms are ignored it could develop into highly dangerous condition that is dangerous to not only the sufferer but also to those around him or her. It is fortunate to all of us that the venues to get information out to the world have be... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Kevin Sinclair @ Thursday, 31st January 2008 @ 1:45 AM

Most people experience normal fluctuations in mood. This is a relatively normal experience. However, there are many who suffer with fluctuations in mood on a consistent basis. Many even experience relatively low moods for extended periods of time. This is often referred to as "depression". There are also individuals that suffer from the effects of unrealistic anxiety on a consistent basis. It has been found that most people who experience depression often also experience anxiety often. M... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Ben Butt @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 3:55 AM

If a person has never had an epsiode of attacking anxiety they can never truly know how debilitating and crippling they can be. These types of attacks can be embarrassing and depressing. A person that has these attacks can feel out of control and terrified. They can be depressed because they are not in control of their mind, body or thoughts. Sometimes there are symptoms that an episode of attacking anxiety is going to occur and sometimes there is not. Imagine standing in a grocery sto... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Rickie Smith @ Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 @ 3:24 PM

Diagnosing Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can be rather difficult because it is hard to distinguish it from other forms of depression. Before doctors can do diagnoses on a patient, typically they will have to rule out other medical conditions. SAD is not necessarily a separate mood disorder from major depression or bipolar disorder and therefore it can be diagnosed as a subtype of each of these. Diagnosing seasonal affective disorder correctly depends on whether: - the pati... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Bradley Smith @ Monday, 21st January 2008 @ 12:56 PM

Are you are affected by a panic disorder ? The main symptom of a panic attack or panic disorder is an overwhelming fear of something which produces uncontrollable emotions. You may feel scared, frightened or want to cry. Perhaps you feel a heaviness in your heart that feels like grief. It is possible that you are not sure why you have these feelings and there may seem to be no reason for them. Usually you are worried that you are not good enough or that you did not do someth... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Ben Tiew @ Saturday, 19th January 2008 @ 11:18 PM

Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health diagnoses. It is essential for those suffering from these disorders that they can have many different options for treatment. Even more outstanding is the idea that major depression has become the leading worldwide cause of disability. Depression and anxiety are both very disabling to people and their lives. However, sometimes the typical medications can have terrible side effects and many people do not want to take them because of this. Th... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Thomas Henricks @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 4:59 PM

Post partum depression is a condition that manifests itself in women following the birth of a child. The most notable symptoms experienced by sufferers of post partum depression include sleeping disturbances, recurrent sadness, loss of appetite, loss of energy, hopelessness, frustration, exhaustion, guilt, low self esteem, social withdrawal, and many other negative experiences. The key symptom contributing to the classification of this type of depression is feeling lack of affection for t... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Thomas Henricks @ Saturday, 12th January 2008 @ 4:13 PM

Although depression is an extremely common condition suffered by a large part of our population, sufferers try to shrug it off as simply a minor ailment. Many of us would like to minimize our exposure to the multitude of magic drugs on the market today. We feel that the residual effects are simply too great to warrant their use. When considering alternative options, many people today are turning to naturally occurring products for the healing of their physical and mental ailments. In gene... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Thomas Henricks @ Thursday, 3rd January 2008 @ 1:29 PM

There is a wide variety of labels placed on depression disorders. Depression is a condition that affects the way a person reasons out issues, interacts with his external environment, performs at the workplace, and views his relationship with other people. Thanks to modern techniques, people suffering from depression can be successfully treated and relieved of the symptoms with professional diagnosis and timely treatment. When symptoms are evident one should seek assistance as soon as poss... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By David Urmann @ Tuesday, 27th November 2007 @ 8:36 PM

There are certain times in life when we all go through ups and downs in our mood due to some or the other reason. One of the usual phases brings on sadness which is a normal reaction to struggles, setbacks, and disappointments that one experiences. There are times when we may feel down in the dumps for a period of time, but gradually the period is often short and the painful feelings dissipate as we move on with our lives. However, sometime these feelings of sadness or feeling low don�... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Ann McLaren @ Wednesday, 7th November 2007 @ 4:25 PM

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also called SAD, is often called the "winter depression" because so many people are affected by this mood disorder in the late or winter months of the year. There is also a summer version that affects some people. People with SAD will feel normal throughout the year but during the winter months, they may experience abnormal mood swings, anxiety and depression. This mood disorder can cause symptoms so severe that it affects the normal routine of your life. You... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Estevan Mark @ Wednesday, 31st October 2007 @ 6:27 AM

Have you ever had a colleague who was full of confidence in everything he did? He was flawless in his presentations, tackled all his tasks with gusto and was at ease in everything that came in his way. You on the other hand, are the exact opposite. You dread doing the presentations during meetings and shake in trepidation whenever you're assigned a new task because unlike the rest of your colleagues, you experience shortness of breath and get easily exhausted. Well, don't... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Joel Gray @ Tuesday, 23rd October 2007 @ 8:11 PM

Manic-depressive psychosis, also known as bipolar disorder, is a brain ailment which causes rapid and unusual changes in the affected person's mood, energy levels, and their ability to function normally. The mood swings caused due to manic depressive illness can range from highstrung and aggressive to down and out, sad and hopeless. These mood swings will go back and forth from one extreme to the other often with times of normal and calm moods between. Bipolar disorder can seem to ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Steve Tallamy @ Monday, 22nd October 2007 @ 12:26 AM

Do not be sad this winter, give your self esteem a boost and conquer seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.). Many people suffer from what is now known as winter depression, and if you live in the northern hemisphere as I do where winter is gathering pace, you are more likely to suffer from it than someone south of the equator. The common symptoms of seasonal affective disorder will consist of tiredness, lack of energy, irritability, a preference for starchy or sweet foods which will often ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Jim Klein @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 8:05 PM

Do you know what it feels like to be anxious? The nervousness, heart pounding and sweating before making a business call. The churning in your stomach before you ask the pretty girl out on a date. The tension you feel when you speak in front of a group. Anxiety for some of us is a good thing. It gets us ready to take action. It makes you study harder for an exam and keeps you alert when your making a presentation. Basically it helps us be in a peak state of performance - ready to go. <... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:55 AM

The question regarding what is depression is one that must be truly understood in order to deal with as such a destructive disorder. Contrary to popular belief, depression is a real illness that affects over twenty million people in the United States alone. Depression is an illness that left untreated can cause tremendous human suffering. The good news is that if one understands depression, then one can recover quickly. To understand the idea of what is depression, a person must r... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 3:54 PM

Depression treatment from a medical professional will be contingent upon what the patient is willing to do in order to address their disorder. Depression affects millions of people globally, and because of this, several options for treatment are available. Types of this illness treatment that are available include psychotherapies, medications, and certain herbal remedies. One of the most prevalent forms of depression treatment used in today's society is medications. With all ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 2:16 PM

When the signs of depression are identified, families of individuals afflicted with this mental health disease can seek treatment as soon as possible. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, "in any given 1-year period, 9.5 percent of the population, or about 20.9 million American adults, suffer from a depressive illness". Dealing with this mental illness can cause a person to hit rock bottom and perform drastic acts that can greatly hurt their lives. If the... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Brue Baker @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 2:13 PM

At one time or another everyone has suffered from a poor night's sleep. If your lack of sleep continues for more than a few nights you could have a sleep disorder, which have been known to cause depression and anxiety in some people if they do nothing about it. Sleep disorders, along with the depression and anxiety that they can trigger, can be corrected by learning to about the causes of sleep depravation and how to avoid them. There are a number of factors that can contribute to ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 7th September 2007 @ 1:42 AM

Depression symptoms can show up in every person on the planet. No matter what sex or culture a person comes from they can still suffer from a depressive disorder. Even medical professionals must remember that depression affects everyone differently. For example, a woman who has just had a child will display depression differently than an elderly man. If one keeps these differences in mind, than the symptoms may become easier to spot. One group of people who will display various de... more...