How is depression diagnosed?

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-12-31 16:21:00

When it comes to diagnosing depression, the person who is depressed is often the same person who must report the problem. This can mean the depression goes untreated for an extended period of time. Friends and family are often left to try and help the person suffering from the condition without medical training.

This help can be far from ideal but may be the first step toward treatment. If the person who is depressed feels they can feel better by talking to someone, they may seek further treatment. This makes the way the friends and family members interact with the person who is depressed ... more

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Happiness Contagious in the Aging Population

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-12-28 16:59:11

It is wonderful to see that there are happy tidings in the medical community to report. According to new research, the happiness of the people around you may be directly linked to your happiness. The report focused on aging people who were asked to report their level of happiness and the level of happiness of those around them.

This report is not the only report focusing on the importance of being happy. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) happiness in life directly plays on the overall health and well being of a person. When you combine this information with the information ... more

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Do You Want to Treat Your Depression Naturally?

Posted by Trixie: 2008-12-25 23:09:04

There are natural ways to treat depression and it is about time you took notice of the changes you can make without medication.

1) Your Diet - healthy, whole foods are optimal for overall health. The idea is to treat the depression by making the body healthier all around. The best foods are lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Remember, eating just enough, or until you feel full is the best choice for the body.

2) Supplements are good. There are many natural supplements that can be used to treat depression. The first choice must be a multi-vitamin. If the supplements you ... more

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When Is It Time to Seek Help for Depression

Posted by Trixie: 2008-12-22 14:05:06

At times, depression is something every person will have to face all by themselves. However, there are other times when that depressions gets to be strong enough that fighting it all alone is more than one person can handle. The people who are most apt to see the changes are family and friends. If you feel the person you love is fighting a depression fight alone that they may need help with, there are signs and signals that will help you to gauge how depressed they really are.

The first sign involves how the person deals with people they love and things they love. If activities a person ... more

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Depression and Anxiety Affect Quality of Life After Stroke

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-12-21 06:59:00

For people who suffer from depression and anxiety, the very real effects of these conditions are felt on a daily basis. However, when these conditions are paired with stroke recovery, it seems the quality of life is diminished even further.

According to new research, Dutch reporters have found that depression and anxiety are bigger threats to people recovering from a stroke than anyone thought possible.

The study involved more than 140 people, both men and women, who were recovering from a stroke. The average age of the participant was 51 years old.

Data was collected from the ... more

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Holiday Depression: A Pain That Really Hurts

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-12-15 09:14:36

Holiday depression is a real condition that hurts the ones we love the most.Recognizing the signs and symptoms can help save a life.

Unfortunately for many people, the holidays are not a happy time. Memories of lost loved ones or being alone, drives the stress and suicide levels through the roof the last few months of every year. Noticing the signs of depression, may just help save a person´s life.

Holiday depression is an all too real condition. Whether it is the mother of four who just can´t handle the stress of family and friends constantly visiting, or the widow who wants just one ... more

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"Talk" Therapy

Posted by Bea: 2008-12-14 21:48:21

In mild cases, engaging in psychotherapy or "talk" therapy as it's often called, may be enough. Don't underestimate the effectiveness of simply talking about your condition. It brings a lot of relief almost instantly. Normally, the therapy spans a period of 10 to 20 weeks. There are types of therapy used to treat depressed patients. There's one where thought patterns leading to depression are identified and analyzed. I especially like those discussions that delve on personal emotional relationships and how they influence my thoughts and decisions. To this day, I still join group therapy ... more

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Is it Depression? How to Tell...

Posted by Bea: 2008-12-14 21:39:09

The first indication I had was the feeling of emptiness I had 24/7. The usual joys...nothing. At other times, I had this encompassing gloominess in me. I didn't want to, nor did I enjoy, any of my old hobbies and sports. I felt hopeless. I rationalized and I told myself countless times that there's nothing to be depressed about yet the sadness remained. I'd cry for no reason..and sometimes for hours. And yes, I thought about ending my life. Except that I didn't have the energy to go about it. I won't be able to concentrate on anything. Not homework, not books, not movies. I can't even ... more

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Side effects from Taking Antidepressants

Posted by Bea: 2008-12-14 21:27:37

At times, it's trial-and-error. There are adjustments done to determine what kind of medication treatment plan is appropriate for you. My concern is that side-effects, though not totally eradicated, should be kept to a minimum. At the same time, the effectiveness of the treatment also should not be compromised.

Factors include the type of medication and your personal response to these medications. Side effects vary from nausea, dizziness, diarrhea/constipation, sleep problems, weight loss or gain, dry mouth, sexual health problems, to anxiety. I worked with my doctor to come up with the ... more

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Depression is "Serious"

Posted by Bea: 2008-12-14 21:16:41

It's something you can't just tell a person to snap out of. It's a serious complex medical condition and it should be treated accordingly. It's much more common than previously thought. It's been around for many years as has been portrayed in countless publications. It's said to due to a chemical imbalance that leads to physical manifestations.

Depression can be tricky to diagnose. It often shares symptoms with other conditions so it is underdiagnosed. However, it's undertreated despite the clear clinical guidelines regarding therapy.

I'm hoping that the scenario for persons who ... more

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