Your sex is a factor in determining whether or not you’re more at risk of developing depression. Women are twice as likely as their male counterparts to suffer from this form of mental illness, according to the figures, though the numbers may also reflect the fact that men don’t feel as comfortable asking for help. Another
Many think depression is a natural part of the aging process—but that’s not true. There’s nothing normal about depression. However, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), roughly 35 million Americans over the age of 65 are suffering from depression. And 2 million are experiencing major depression. The elderly have unique circumstances that can contribute
Men are not like women. Yes, I know. You already knew that! But it’s true; men are different from women in many ways. And due to their differences, they are more vulnerable to some of the more serious side effects of depression. ‘Vulnerable’ isn’t a word that’s often associated with males. That’s part of the
You’re feeling kind of down. You’re not exactly certain why you don’t feel like getting out of bed in the morning and after all, that’s a fairly common feeling isn’t it? The desire to ignore the alarm clock when it goes off and pull the covers over your head and sleep the day away is
It is not easy to deal with depression and anxiety when you’re in the business world. Getting help from a professional should be the first thing you do if you deal with depression. And many companies nowadays have programs for their employees. Talk to your Human Resources Representative on a confidential basis and ask if
Do you still feel depressed thought you have taken more than one antidepressant? Are you frustrated that your depression keeps coming back? You are not alone. Many people are first told that they have depression or anxiety when, in fact, they actually have a different medical condition. Of these people, one in two will first
Everybody gets the blues once in a while. It’s normal to feel sad on a rainy day, get sentimental over a lost love, or feel terribly lonely during the lowest moments of your life. But once depression gets out of hand, it can wreak havoc on your mental state and drive you to such emotional
Many who suffer from anxiety and depression take medication to relieve their pain. Doctors may prescribe antidepressants, tranquilizers and sleeping tablets for your condition. But there are healthier alternatives that can be used in attacking anxiety and depression. Exercise is extremely important for many reasons, but even more so if you suffer from emotional stress.
Anxiety is a very normal, very common thing. It is how the body reacts to stress. In some cases, anxiety can help people cope with difficulties that arise in their lives such as with work or school. Anxiety will force the person to cope with the situation and to deal with it. However, excessive anxiety
Anybody who suffers from anxiety and depression understands how burdensome these conditions can be. Minor cases may not have that much of an impact on daily life, but those with moderate to severe cases can experience a substantially reduced quality of life. In this day and age, it’s almost as if the first course of
