Archive for the ‘Depression’



  • Causes and Ways to Combat Depression
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    Causes and Ways to Combat Depression
    In this fast paced life, with problems of inflation, job cuts, relationship issues, financial problems, a daily occurrence, a person may go in to depression. A depression is a state where the person feels sad, dejected, neglected, lost, negative, unhappy, and miserable. The person often loses the will to fight and survive. A depressed person feels a sense of hopelessness and constantly feels like giving up. Life just fades out and the spark of living burns out in the life of a patient who suffers from depression. Some of the common symptoms of depression are: A depressed person withdraws in to a shell and becomes silent. A depressed person often has difficulty in sleeping and suffers from insomnia. Such persons mostly stay awake throughout the night and are more often very restless. A depressed person starts losing weight due to  [...]
    Posted at April 6th, 2012 | Depression
  • Risky Behaviors Associated with Teen Depression
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    Risky Behaviors Associated with Teen Depression
    Depression makes a teenager extremely vulnerable towards risky behaviors. A teen suffering from depression often develops problems with his or her impulse control, decision making ability, self esteem and ability of judging things. The risky behaviors that are commonly observed in depressed teens include the following: Substance abuse: Substance abuse i.e. the act of using drugs, alcohol or other intoxicating substances is one of the most common secondary effects of depression in teens. These substances are mostly used by these young fellows with an aim of correcting the primary symptoms of depression. However, these substances instead of minimizing those symptoms end up aggravating them severely. Unhealthy sexual behavior: Making unprotected sexual relationships is quite common for the depressed teenagers. Some get themselves  [...]
    Posted at December 15th, 2011 | Depression
  • Side Effects and Drug Interactions of SSRI Medications Used for Treatment of Depression
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    Side Effects and Drug Interactions of SSRI Medications Used for Treatment of Depression
    Common Side effects of SSRI depression medications are: Blurred vision: It is worth noting that in the start when these medications are just started, blurred vision is common. So, do not become hyper or angry for that. Constipation: Antidepressants may lead to constipation in some people. And therefore it is vital that while you are on these medications, have lots of fiber rich foods. Problems in conjugal relations: Since this problem may have effect on relationship and married lives, it needs to be discussed with the doctor. Daytime sleepiness: Depression medications have side effects like daytime drowsiness and sleepiness. And therefore patients must avoid driving or doing too tedious tasks at such times. Insomnia: in some patients depression medications may lead to insomnia. Apart from the above side effects other common side  [...]
    Posted at October 20th, 2011 | Depression
  • Managing Depression with Ayurveda
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    Managing Depression with Ayurveda
    According to the theories of Ayurveda, the following herbs can effectively manage depression: Shatavari : Scientifically shatavari is known as Asparagus racemosis. This herb belongs to Liliaceae family. Shatavari is primarily found in the jungles of India. In Ayurveda, this herb is the most frequently used medicine for the women. Shatavari acts as a revitalizing tonic for both men and women. This herb is often prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and nervousness in patients with depression. Shatavari works by reducing the negative emotions and boosting the positing ones. Bhringraj : This herb is mainly known for its ability of preventing graying of hair and improving liver health. However, bhringraj also possesses the ability of soothing our nervous system. Thus often Ayurvedic doctors prescribe dosage of this herb to patients  [...]
    Posted at September 15th, 2011 | Depression
  • Estrogen Deficiency and Depression in Women
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    Estrogen Deficiency and Depression in Women
    Biochemical basis of majority of the cases of depression are hormones. The female hormone estrogen (a hormone produced by ovaries) is responsible for increasing the amount of neurotransmitters known to regulate our mood. The malfunction of estrogen thus often results in depression. Our brain transmits the chemical impulses from one neuron (brain cell) to the other through the process called neurotransmission. The studies conducted on brain health till date, have identified brain chemicals like acetylcholine, norepinephrine and serotonin to be essential for maintaining brain health. Manic depression, depression and other forms of mood disorders occur due to inefficiency of these brain chemicals in creating connection between neurons. Estrogen helps the neurons in creating optimum communication between brain cells. Other than that,  [...]
    Posted at June 9th, 2011 | Depression
  • Depression Can Be Treated Successfully with Amino Acid Therapy
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    Depression Can Be Treated Successfully with Amino Acid Therapy
    Depression can be caused due to chemical imbalances in the neurotransmitters like GABA or gamma-aminonutyric acids, epinephrine, norepinephrine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters are generated with the help of a group of essential amino acid. As a result of this, depression is often treated with amino acid therapy. Our brain requires neurotransmitters for functioning normally and staying healthy. The amino acids are designated as the precursors of these neurotransmitters. As the levels of amino acids in our body drops, our brain fails to function properly due to lack of neurotransmitters, which can lead to mental disorders like anxiety, depression etc. Depression is specifically caused by drop in the levels of serotonin. The amino acids required by human body for production of serotonin are choline, tryptophan, 5-HTP, tyrosine,  [...]
    Posted at May 12th, 2011 | Depression
  • Daddy May Get Baby Blues Too – Paternal Postpartum Depression
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    Daddy May Get Baby Blues Too – Paternal Postpartum Depression
    Postpartum depression is not a new term to most of us. We’ve oft heard about the mothers who become a tad depressed soon after the birth of their baby. But have you heard of daddy getting the baby blues too? A recent research claims that this seems to be the case as well. Men can, as much as women, fall prey to the claws of postpartum depression. What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a serious illness which is known to occur, especially in women, a few months after their baby’s birth. It may also occur in cases where women have had miscarriages or have experience a stillbirth. This sort of depression is, more often than not, brought about due to hormonal changes in the woman post her pregnancy. Symptoms of Paternal Postpartum Depression (PDD): ·        Sadness ·        Sleep problems ·        Loss  [...]
    Posted at October 7th, 2010 | Depression
  • Benefits of Depression Treatment
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    Benefits of Depression Treatment
    When people think of treating a case of depression, they only think of the immediate benefits it might have on the individual; like being able to get on with a life normally. Yes, it is sometimes considered to be a good thing even for his/her friends and family. But other than these benefits that meet the eye, healing a depressed person of his/her depression could have a number of benefits that you might not imagine can happen. Have a look at some of them: Sleep like a baby: Sleep generally deludes people suffering from depression. They will tend to have a tough time falling asleep. This will, automatically, lead to problems when it comes to waking up in time. In short, most people inflicted by depression will be unlikely to be morning people. On the other hand, depression could become worse due to lack of sleep, which leaves the  [...]
    Posted at September 2nd, 2010 | Depression
  • Going Beyond The Blues
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    Going Beyond The Blues
    Do you think you’re the types who can never get out of that depression that has seemed to turn your entire life into one big lump of lard? You’ve tried what may seem like eight psychiatrists; seven programs of hospitalization and 23 combinations of medications; and nothing seems to have worked! If this sounds like you, then maybe it is time you took charge of your own life, for your own good. Believe me when I say this; you don’t epitomize Humpty Dumpty who just can’t get out of a nervous breakdown. That just isn’t you! Read on with me; and learn about the simple things that can help you get your awry life back on track. Laugh your guts out – Have you realized this one thing? When you watch a person laugh or cry from around 10 feet away, you might not instantly be able to tell the difference. But that doesn’t make the  [...]
    Posted at August 17th, 2010 | Depression
  • THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT RELATED DEPRESSION
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    THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT RELATED DEPRESSION
    In the movie ‘P.S.: I Love You’, when Holly (Hillary Swank) loses her husband Gerry (Gerard Butler), she turns into a recluse. She locks herself indoors and is unable to continue working. When her family finds her in her apartment a week later, they discover that she’s ceased to function normally – she hasn’t even showered in that long. She keeps trying Gerry’s cell phone; only to get his voicemail; and she cries herself to sleep every night by listening to his voice over and over again. Loss of someone really close to you could lead to bereavement. Grief, bereavement and depression are inter-related. Learning to cope with the first two could lead to avoidance of the third. Read on to learn more about how the lines get blurred sometimes. UNDERSTANDING GRIEF – Grief, as a term, is used to describe the feelings that one  [...]
    Posted at July 20th, 2010 | Depression
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