Depression Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Joseph J. Wood @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 3:16 PM

There are a lot of people who have depression. It is not something that you should be ashamed of. This is something that you should keep in mind when you are trying to get treatment for your depression. The most conventional ways of treating depression is by going to therapy. which is one of the most conventional ways of treating depression. Psychotherapy is where you talk about your life and the way things make you feel. It is important part of your treatment and it is also where many pe... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 3:14 PM

Often the elderly are misdiagnosed due to the multiple illnesses and medicines they are subject too. It is not uncommon to find that depression coexists among other medical illnesses and disabilities. Advance aging is found to be accompanied by the lost of a spouse or siblings ; lack of a social support; retirement; and relocation. It is common to find that due to changes in circumstances, and the actually fact that the elderly is slowing down ,doctors tend to miss the diagnosis of depression in... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 3:13 PM

Are you feeling down in the dumps? Maybe you have found yourself tearful or discouraged for no reason. If you are suffering from depression you may find yourself irritable and anxious . Has your energy level hit rock bottom? Often symptoms of depression are often slight at first . The symptoms you are experiencing maybe hard to related to depression without consulting your doctor. There are two significant symptoms of depression. They are : 1. Sadness/ Hopelessness 2. Loss o... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Joseph J. Wood @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 2:23 PM

There are many women that have are coping with postpartum depression at some point in their life. This is something that they have to deal with and are able to get the help that is needed for an effective life ahead of them. However there are some women that have a problem after they have a baby. They may be suffering from postpartum depression. This is a very serious problem that may have many different outcomes. When a woman is pregnant, she has many hormones going through her body. ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Joseph J. Wood @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 2:19 PM

If you are looking for information on depression there are places that you can turn to in order to get help. You will see that there are many different depression books that are on the market today that will help you understand the problems that depression can cause and any other questions that you may have on the subject of depression. There are ways to find out what you are looking for in a depression book. Many people like to read about depression and find out as much as they can so th... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 12:38 AM

Often depression ; anxiety disorder ;and bipolar disorder have the same symptoms. One may experience sadness; irritability; and obsessive thoughts. Doctors have found it hard to diagnose which disorder a person is suffering from. Listed below are a list of questions that may help you and your doctor better understand your condition and treatment. What are the symptoms of depression? If you are able to discuss your symptoms with your doctor , you will be able to gain a better insigh... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 12:30 AM

It is true. Your children can suffer from depression. Everyone should be aware that childhood depression is more than a child feeling "blue". Blues are known to be emotions that children experience as they develop. If your child becomes sad , that don't mean he/she is suffering form depression. If your child was to persistently stay sad , or you noticed one having a disruptive behavior that interfered with their social welfare ; schoolwork; interests; or with family life, yo... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 12:29 AM

People all over the world suffer from depression. Several questions always occurs , after tragedy has stroke. Often, family and friends wonder why they didn't notice their loved one was suffering from depression. Many times if an individual is suffering from depression , they tend to isolate themselves from social activities and social gatherings. They are contend to live alone and keep the pressures of their live to themselves. They are scared to share their inner most thoughts wit... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Faye B. Roberts @ Monday, 18th June 2007 @ 8:50 PM

Bipolar disorder, known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that creates unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings from overly "high" and/or irritability to sadness and hopelessness, and then back again, and can have periods of normal moods in between. Severe changes in behavior and energy go along with these changes in mood. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depr... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Faye B. Roberts @ Monday, 18th June 2007 @ 8:49 PM

One in ten women suffer from Postpartum Depression after childbirth. The effects of postpartum depression can be very severe and is not the same as having baby blues, which is a typical reaction to child birth. The symptoms of Postpartum depression include: # Sluggishness # Fatigue # Exhaustion # Feelings of hopelessness or depression # Disturbances with appetite and sleep # Confusion # Uncontrollable crying # Lack of interest in the baby # Fear of harming the ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Scott Meyers @ Thursday, 14th June 2007 @ 1:28 AM

Are you one of those people who impatiently wait for spring to arrive? Does the gloom of winter months and cloudy days depress you and sap your energy? Many Americans suffer from a condition aptly named Seasonal Affective Disorder. There are many ways of fighting SAD and they all can be effective in treating depression and stress at any time of the year. Here are a few tips to make your day a little brighter, happier, and healthier. Spend 15 minutes longer in the shower and use an expensi... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Scott Meyers @ Thursday, 14th June 2007 @ 1:26 AM

Amongst the many different causes of depression, one that greatly affects the mood and creates depression is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as SAD). SAD can and should be treated. SAD treatment can have a dramatic effect on a person, lifting the physical causes of depression. Therapy for SAD is actually fairly straightforward. Researchers claim that ten percent of depressives' condition is primarily caused by Seasonal Affective Disorder. This article deals with the causes an... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Faye B. Roberts @ Wednesday, 13th June 2007 @ 2:14 AM

Living with someone who is depressed is very challenging. Understanding depression is very difficult for a person who is not depressed. It is hard to comprehend how depression alters brain function and more importantly the thought process of a depressed person. It is a very serious medical illness that can be life threatening. It is still a mystery but is linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain with the lack of the hormone serotonin as well as a hereditary factor. Serotonin is a hormo... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Faye B. Roberts @ Tuesday, 12th June 2007 @ 6:19 PM

Do you think you may be suffering from clinical depression? Have you ever asked yourself "Am I depressed"? Take this simple screening test. It cannot replace an evaluation by a professional, but it will make you familiar with depression symptoms and give you a general idea whether or not you meet the criteria for clinical depression. Answer the questions as honestly as possible: Q: Do you frequently feel sad or irritable? Q: Have you lost interest in activities that you on... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Faye B. Roberts @ Monday, 11th June 2007 @ 3:08 PM

Depression is a ailment that affects one in six people making it the most commonly diagnosed mental health problem. It affects your disposition,way of thinking,conduct,floods your mind with negative emotions and even your physical health. Some of the characteristics of depression include a depressed mood, low self respect, disturbed sleep patterns,restless sleep and/or a disturbed appetite, loss of libido, fatigue and loss of interest or motivation and impatience. Anxiety and panic attacks ar... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Gaetane Ross @ Saturday, 9th June 2007 @ 8:03 AM

Depression is one of the most common psychological and emotional problems American adults encounter. A study reports that about 13 to 20 percent of American adults have some form of depressive symptoms. Unfortunately, many severe cases of depression can ultimately lead to suicide. Are there any solutions and treatments available to stem this unfortunate tide? Fortunately, the answer to this is yes. Unfortunately again, many of these treatments involves a soup of medicines that may have s... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Scott Meyers @ Thursday, 7th June 2007 @ 1:14 AM

There are some people who feel that the main cause of depression is a disruption of the body's circadian rhythms. Some believe that our body clocks no longer run our bodies. We wake because our clock radios or cell phone alarms tell us to, not because the sun has come up. We sleep because we have accomplished what we want for the day, not because the sun has set. We work indoors instead of spending our time outside where we, as humans, began. Due to this arrhythmia, our bodies are not align... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Scott Meyers @ Thursday, 7th June 2007 @ 1:13 AM

Have you ever noticed that when you're going through an episode of depression that you dream more? When we're depressed, we dream three times more than a non-depressed person dreams. This additional dreaming can have detrimental effects. Research has shown that pent-up feelings of frustration and emotions with no outlet are very hard to deal with, and can cause depressive episodes. But at the same time these feelings go deeper and become the fodder for dreams. To make i... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By David Lee Buster @ Wednesday, 6th June 2007 @ 11:23 AM

Depression and alcohol abuse can definitely be related. Alcohol abuse can make a person feel more depressed since alcohol is a depressant substance. And conversely, a person can turn to alcohol to help them cope with the symptoms of depression. A kind of viscious cycle can occur because of depression and the way it makes a person feel. The mental illness called depression causes the sufferer to feel intensely sad or perhaps worthless and alone. To cope with these feelings, many depressive... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Jonathan Sapling @ Wednesday, 6th June 2007 @ 9:15 AM

Information on depression can be found in many places and in many ways. To find information on depression suitable for your needs, continue reading. The major sources of information on depression are professional journals, magazines, books, newspapers and of course, the Internet. Medical practitioner One of the best sources for information on depression is your family doctor. Your healthcare provider not only has the medical knowledge but can easily break it down in simple, non-medical... more...