Are you depressed? Anxious? Angry? Hurt? Lonely? Sad? Exhausted? Confused? Struggling? Socially Awkward? Afraid? Apathetic? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Do you struggle with emotions, discipline, relationships, work, attitude, esteem and confidence? Don't know where to start to cope with life obstacles? ... Category: depression
what can you do to help with long term depression
| January 25, 2011 | Posted by simply stephen under depression |
This is part 3 of 3 in a series on long term depression. part 1 – how to cope with long term depression part 2 – causes and prognosis of long term depression part 3 – what can you do to help with long term depression The million dollar question – what can you do to help with your chronic or long term depression? In the last article, I eluded that the prognosis is good. […] read more
causes and prognosis of long term depression
| January 18, 2011 | Posted by simply stephen under depression |
This is part 2 of 3 in a series on long term depression part 1 – how to cope with long term depression part 2 – causes and prognosis of long term depression part 3 – what can you do to help with long term depression Today we are going to talk about the causes and prognosis of long term depression after determining what long term depression looks like last week. possible causes of long […] read more
how to cope with long term depression
| January 11, 2011 | Posted by simply stephen under depression |
This is part 1 of 3 in a series on long term depression. This is not medical advice. It comes from someone that has suffered and succeeded at managing long term depression without the use of medication. It comes from someone that has been there…and then some! part 1 – how to cope with long term depression part 2 – causes and prognosis of long term depression part 3 – what can you do to […] read more
depression revisited
| October 26, 2010 | Posted by simply stephen under depression |
With the winter season quickly approaching here in Canada and all norther climates (sorry for the reminder), it is important to take extra precautions to avoid or reduce the impact of your depression. As a long term chronic sufferer of depression (since I was a young child) I have worked hard to minimize the effects of depression and seasonal affective disorder, especially in the last five years. it is so unnecessary to suffer There are […] read more
light therapy for depression
| February 26, 2010 | Posted by simply stephen under depression |
Using light therapy for depression is a proven method of treatment, especially for those that suffer the winter blues. Also known as seasonal affective disorder or sad, a winter depression can be extremely debilitating. Light therapy is not just for the treatment of (sad) seasonal affective disorder, it can offer relief for many forms of depression during pregnancy and even fatigue or insomnia. Intense light is used for skin and acne issues, healing of the […] read more
depression and exercise
| February 23, 2010 | Posted by simply stephen under depression |
While diet is a key to helping with depression, exercise and depression go hand in hand. Exercise is especially important when you are depressed. Doctors prescribe it for a recipe to a healthy life. For a depressed person here are some of the main benefits: releases brain chemicals, like endorphins that reduce pain preceptors and relax the body reduces the level of chemicals that make you feel depressed increases oxygen to the body and brain […] read more
depression and diet
| February 19, 2010 | Posted by simply stephen under depression |
It is known that depression and diet are closely related. Keeping healthy, especially during the winter months, is a good plan any time of year. A preemptive approach is to handle your depression through a combination of the following. Food will create your greatest benefit, though the following can contribute greatly to an improved health level. water (6 – 8 glasses spread throughout the day) plenty of exercise meditation & breathing exercises light vitamins limited […] read more
introverts and depression
| February 16, 2010 | Posted by simply stephen under depression, introvert |
Are introverts a little more prone to depression? My short answer “I don’t think so!”, but we may struggle with coping for a little longer. Very little exists to prove or disprove this theory. Extroverts are just as likely to be depressed, though the sheer numbers (percentage of population) would contribute to the reasons. Instead of debating the topic, let’s look at a few simple reasons why an introvert might be labeled depressed. introverts like […] read more
steps for coping with depression
| February 12, 2010 | Posted by simply stephen under depression |
Depression is often left untreated and can last for months, even years. Sometimes it is seasonal, known as seasonal affective disorder. The long term effects of ignoring your condition can be lasting. Thinking mental health can be beaten by simply ignoring it is a grave mistake. I know, the toll on my relationships, family, finances and health has been high. I have suffered from depression my whole life (over 40 years). I recently learned the […] read more
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