Depression or prolonged sadness is actually quite common in the United States, around 9.5 percent of the American population actually suffers from this illness, however, not all of them get to be treated, thus, depression and its ill-effects continue to be a burden to some individuals. This illness may seem quite simple to treat but […]
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The tell-tale symptoms of depression
People who may be suffering from depression or manic disorders actually exhibit or show each and every kind of symptom of depression that doctors will tell you that depressed people have. Sometimes it’s actually quite easy to overlook such symptoms and not be able to help one’s self or others who are suffering from depression […]
Saving Suiciders
A man named Chen Si dedicates every weekend of his life at China’s Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge (the World’s #1 suicide site) and saves people from jumping. He has saved 321 people in 13 years. Chen Si rents a two-bedroom flat so that those in need could have a place to stay after being saved […]
Seasonal affective disorder affects us during autumn & winter
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression associated with changing seasons. Symptoms occur in autumn and last throughout the winter. More rarely, this condition may cause depression during spring or early summer. The treatment may consist of phototherapy, psychotherapy or medication. It is important that this disease is not left untreated, as it […]
Messages for Anyone Considering Suicide, From People Who’ve Been There
11 Warning Signs of a Depression Relapse
When Depression Comes Back Some people with major depression have symptoms only once in their life. Others have them again and again. Once you get treatment, it’s important to pay attention to your feelings. That will help you catch possible signs of a relapse. Seek help quickly and you may be able to prevent a […]
Help Your Depression Treatment Work
1. Give Medicine Time to Work It can take at least a couple of weeks for depression medicine to kick in — and up to 12 weeks for you to tell if it’s really working. You and your doctor may have to experiment to find the right dose, the right drug, or even the right […]
Slideshow: Myths and Facts About Depression
1. Myth: Hard Work Beats Depression Depression affects nearly one in six people at some point in their lives, so folk remedies and half-truths about this common illness abound. One such idea: throw yourself into work and you’ll feel better. For a mild case of the blues, this may indeed help, but depression is a […]
What is Grief, which steps it has and how much should be mourn
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, like sadness or loneliness. And you might experience it for a number of different reasons. Maybe a loved one died, a relationship ended, or you lost your job. Other life changes, like chronic illness […]
