Anxiety and Depression
Treatment of Depression
Treatment of Depression Depression treatments vary but there are two primary methods. These treatments, generally used together are medication and psychotherapy. Recent studies now indicate changes in lifestyles can have beneficial effects. These changes can be as simple as exercising regularly and taking dietary supplements. Generally one particular medication or combination of medications can produce […]
Is depression a state of mind
Is depression a state of mind Is a mood an excuse used to avoid personal interactions? Or maybe it’s an attempt to illicit sympathy? Or is it an actual disease? Actually, it can be all of those things. Clinical depression is a major depressive disorder affecting about 7-18% of the population at some in their […]
Got the Blues
Got the Blues Do you ever feel down in the dumps? Like you’ve got the blues? Do you feel sad without any reason? Don’t feel alone. Millions of people share these same feelings. Feeling depressed can be brought on by a wide variety of things, anything from a sad song to the loss of a […]
Depression
Depression Depression is referred to a downturn in mood. This “mood” is usually transitory and is usually caused by something trivial. Depression is another way of term for being sad, feeling blue, discouraged, hopeless or “down in the dumps” Depression is often the result of many factors. These factors join together to cause feelings of […]
Depression in North America
Depression in North America Clinical depression is the leading cause of disability in North America. The World Health Organization anticipates that by 2020, clinical depressions will be the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Heart disease is expected to continue being number one. Interestingly, almost twice as many females as males report or receive treatment […]
Anxiety
Anxiety Anxiety is a physiological state causing feelings of fear, apprehension and worry. These feelings are as common as happiness and joy. Studies are suggesting anxiety is a protective mechanism. It could be our body’s way of warning us against participation in potentially harmful situations. Basically what happens is our minds perceive danger. This may […]
Anxiety, Panic and Stress
Anxiety, Panic and Stress Anxiety is a physiological state that’s caused by the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). SNS is always active at the base level (called sympathetic tone) and becomes more active in stressful situations. The “flight or fight” response occurs from here. Anxiety doesn’t need an outside influence to occur. Anxiety is often based […]
Anxiety Attack
Anxiety Attacks Anxiety or panic attacks are sudden periods of intense anxiety, fear and discomfort. While these attacks might seem to happen for no reason, they’re actually the body’s response to what it perceives as the need for “fight or flight”. The attacks usually last about ten minutes, but can be as short as one […]
Facing Depression Head On
Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you’re suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, they’re doctors who can actually help you out with your problem. […]
Your Anxiety Treatment May Be Different Than Others
Why is it that someone’s anxiety treatment may be different than someone else’s? After all, isn’t obsessive compulsive disorder or panic disorder or general anxiety disorder all the same for everyone? A disorder is a disorder, right? Therein lies the incorrect thinking when it comes to anxiety disorders and anxiety treatment. These disorders do not […]
