When depression turns to suicidal thoughts
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It is always difficult to comprehend and understand what one is going through who either attempts or is successful at suicide.
Read MoreWhat you should know about suicide and depression
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Depression is easy for any one of us to become a victim of. During our lifetime, everyone will experience loss of loved ones or tragedies and a normal reaction to these unfortunate realities can make even the most stoic of us feel sad or depressed at times.
Recognizing red flags of depression
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Here are signs signaling when being down in the dumps as crossed over into full-blown depression. If you have had a least four of these symptoms for the past two weeks or more, seeking medical help is needed as soon as possible:
Read MoreShining a light on seasonal affective disorder
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The depression of SAD is triggered typically during the winter when night comes early and the weather can be cloudy and bleak.
Read MoreHow effective is St. John’s wort for treating depression?
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Over the years, extracts of St. John’s wort have been used to treat various conditions including depressive disorders.
Read MoreHow depression affects you physically
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Depression is a common and serious medical illness affecting how you feel, the way your think and how you act. Feelings of sadness and or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed along with a variety of emotional problems can reduce a person’s ability to function at work and at home.
Read MoreTreatment for depression
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People who suffer from depression often feel like there is no hope when it comes to finding a solution for how they feel. However, it is important for people who suffer from depression not to get discouraged. There are a number of treatment options that can help a person overcome feeling depressed. The first, and most important step is recognizing you have a problem and are willing to seek help. It is often very difficult for a person suffering from depression to overcome the condition on their own.
Read MoreWhat is Depression?
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Depression is serious condition and a mood disorder that causes a person to feel constant feelings of sadness and a lack of interest. Depression is also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression. The condition can be quite debilitating as it tends to take control of how you think, feel, and behave. This can cause a number of physical and emotional issues that can have a very negative affect on a person’s quality of life.
Read MoreDepression and Bipolar Connected, New Study Says
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Two new studies explore the interconnection between bipolar disorder and depression. These diseases combined affect almost 23 million Americans. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreAnxiety disorders: Treatments and tips for coping
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Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time – it is a normal human emotion, after all. We feel nervous or anxious at work, before a big exam or when making crucial decisions in our life.
For some, however, anxiety goes beyond being just a passing feeling. Instead, it causes such great distress that affects their ability to live a normal life. This is when anxiety becomes a disorder.
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