People teased 44-year-old Doug for his logical mind, but little did they know Doug’s outwardly calm interior was masking depression and deep anguish. Raised by indifferent, work-obsessed parents and an emotionally (and sometimes physically) abusive grandfather, he had learned always to be the perfect little adult, catching his mother’s attention only when he trotted out […]
Read More →To answer the question of Omega 3 fatty acids and their relationship to depression, let’s go back to when your great-grandfather was a little boy. He most likely would have been regularly dosed with Cod Liver Oil, directly from a bottle. This sort of supplementation was common in post-WW2 Europe and North America, with people […]
Read More →Dealing with the loss of a loved one is not an easy thing. Mourning and grieving are natural processes a person will go through in order to cope with the reality of a major loss. Mourning the loss of a loved one is a very personal affair which may last many months, or even years. […]
Read More →Many people don’t think about the elderly but they can also suffer from depression. In fact, due to the changes that occur in their lives, they are at an increased risk. If you have an elderly parent or friend, learn to identify the risks of depression and then get help. Age itself can be a […]
Read More →One of the ways to battle back from depression is to fight with food. What you eat can improve or tear down your body. It is crucial for a depressed person to use food in a positive way. What is it about comfort foods? We eat them until we are stuffed to the gills. Why? […]
Read More →Physical illness and injury, accidents and disasters, or falling victim to crime are all traumatic events that can trigger depression. A typical reaction to traumas like these is a sense of shock that distances us from reality. Usually these feelings subside, sometimes in a few hours, sometimes over a few days or even weeks. Some […]
Read More →One of the side effects of being depressed is feeling helpless. But, you don’t have to feel that way anymore. There are changes that you can make to help aid in your recovery. Changing your diet is important for curbing your symptoms. When depression occurs, there is an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. The […]
Read More →When a person is diagnosed with depression, the health care professional will discuss treatment. It will almost always include medicine (antidepressants) but also other steps that you can take to deal with the condition. You don’t have to try alternative therapies but following a few self-help steps will make a huge difference in the outcome. […]
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