Everybody gets the blues now and then. Those feelings can be especially strong during times of stress or loss. That's a normal part of life. After a while, the darkness lifts and things start to feel enjoyable again.
Sometimes, however, the sadness or loneliness persists, or gets worse, despite all attempts to "snap out of it." Tears or anger come easily and the simplest tasks seem difficult.
Such feelings can be signs of clinical depression, which is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder among teens and adults. Left untreated, it can lead to serious behavioral, emotional and physical problems -- even suicide. Fortunately, there are very effective ways to treat clinical depression through a combination of therapies, medications and support groups.
If you or someone you know has been battling any of the signs and symptoms of depression listed below, it is very important to get help. Talk to someone who cares -- your parents, school counselor or psychologist, or family physician.
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
1.A persistently sad mood
2.Feeling hopeless, helpless or worthless
3.Increased anger, fighting and self-destructive behavior
4.Loss of interest in normal activities
5.Social withdrawal
6.Sleep or appetite disturbance
7.Excessive or uncontrollable crying
8.Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
9.Preoccupation with thoughts of death
10.Drop in scholastic or academic performance
Friday, December 28, 2007
Coping with Mood Swings
People experience mood swings for a variety of reasons. Women may sense their moods changing prior to or during menstrual cycles or menopause. Men and women deal with mood swings because of seasonal depression – not to mention any and all types of depression – and life situations, like career and family, which cause a certain amount of upset to one’s daily life. Moods also correspond with general health conditions.
While the reasons for mood swings can vary greatly, there are ways to manage them. Certainly, if they become severe, a prescription for an anti-depressant or other medication – or possibly hormone therapy replacement for women – from a health professional may be in order. However, there are natural remedies for many who experience the ups and downs of life on a less severe level.
Along the line of vitamins that can be beneficial for mood swings, there are several that are becoming quite popular and can typically be found in any nutritional section of a grocery or any health food store.
The most common vitamin used to combat mood irregularities is C, though calcium can also be helpful. A close second is the B-complex vitamin, as many of those ingredients are destroyed in the body by caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and refined sugars. Other supplements that are often taken to lessen mood swings are magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium. And manganese is often taken in conjunction with B-complex and C vitamins to ensure proper stabilization.
Lesser known supplements that have also been found advantageous in the treatment of minor to moderate mood swings are vitex (200-500 milligrams twice daily recommended) and chasteberry (5-15 drops of the liquid mixed with three ounces of water three times daily).
Mood swings can also be challenged in more natural ways without the help of vitamins and supplements, or even in combination with them to ease various symptoms.
Exercise is the most common remedy, especially aerobic exercise as it releases serotonin and endorphins that positively affect moods. Even a 30-minute walk each day can significantly increase mental and emotional health. Yoga is also highly recommended for relaxation and balance.
Incorporating a healthier diet into one’s daily regimen can be helpful, namely the elimination of refined sugars and yeast-producing foods like baked desserts. Milk and wheat products can also cause allergies that are difficult to detect but can affect a person’s moods. And adding healthy juices to the diet, such as carrot juice, can be beneficial by stabilizing sugar in the body and minimizing mood swings.
Baths can be tremendously relaxing. By incorporating lavender and/or chamomile additives for relaxation or bergamot for depression, to water that is just slightly cooler than body temperature, moods swings can be eased through a simple bath of 20-30 minutes.
Since mood swings can be caused by numerous physical, social, and mental sources, it is always wise to consult a nutritionist or health professional that can examine physical health and recommend the best course of action. Whether it is a supplement, change in daily routine, or combination of several remedies, mood swings can usually be managed in a way that can be easily incorporated into everyday life.
While the reasons for mood swings can vary greatly, there are ways to manage them. Certainly, if they become severe, a prescription for an anti-depressant or other medication – or possibly hormone therapy replacement for women – from a health professional may be in order. However, there are natural remedies for many who experience the ups and downs of life on a less severe level.
Along the line of vitamins that can be beneficial for mood swings, there are several that are becoming quite popular and can typically be found in any nutritional section of a grocery or any health food store.
The most common vitamin used to combat mood irregularities is C, though calcium can also be helpful. A close second is the B-complex vitamin, as many of those ingredients are destroyed in the body by caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and refined sugars. Other supplements that are often taken to lessen mood swings are magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium. And manganese is often taken in conjunction with B-complex and C vitamins to ensure proper stabilization.
Lesser known supplements that have also been found advantageous in the treatment of minor to moderate mood swings are vitex (200-500 milligrams twice daily recommended) and chasteberry (5-15 drops of the liquid mixed with three ounces of water three times daily).
Mood swings can also be challenged in more natural ways without the help of vitamins and supplements, or even in combination with them to ease various symptoms.
Exercise is the most common remedy, especially aerobic exercise as it releases serotonin and endorphins that positively affect moods. Even a 30-minute walk each day can significantly increase mental and emotional health. Yoga is also highly recommended for relaxation and balance.
Incorporating a healthier diet into one’s daily regimen can be helpful, namely the elimination of refined sugars and yeast-producing foods like baked desserts. Milk and wheat products can also cause allergies that are difficult to detect but can affect a person’s moods. And adding healthy juices to the diet, such as carrot juice, can be beneficial by stabilizing sugar in the body and minimizing mood swings.
Baths can be tremendously relaxing. By incorporating lavender and/or chamomile additives for relaxation or bergamot for depression, to water that is just slightly cooler than body temperature, moods swings can be eased through a simple bath of 20-30 minutes.
Since mood swings can be caused by numerous physical, social, and mental sources, it is always wise to consult a nutritionist or health professional that can examine physical health and recommend the best course of action. Whether it is a supplement, change in daily routine, or combination of several remedies, mood swings can usually be managed in a way that can be easily incorporated into everyday life.
Coping With Stress
Stress is defined as any change that you must adapt to in our ever changing world. In particular, stress is any demand (force, pressure, strain) placed on the body and the body’s reaction to it. Stress is experienced by everyone who is living, working, and breathing at this very moment. It is a fact of life you cannot avoid. Stress, itself, ranges in intensity from the negative extreme of being in physical danger to the joy of completing a desired goal. All stress is not bad. It is important to identify how you respond to stressful events. This will determine the impact that these experiences have on your life.
Generally, how can we cope with this stress....
Many studies are made BUT to me, this is the easiest ways on how to COPE stress;
1. Avoid Stressors: I know that it is very difficult to do but the thing is, it is the best way to get rid off this stress. Eventhough you are in work you can avoid this stress. For example, do some quality time to yourself like enjoying your work as is or don't get mad in failures because failures can made you stronger as an individual.
2. Do RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: To all of my patients, it really works. Because you're all muscles are relax and specially your mind set is clear.
3. Take Medicine. In the market, there are lots of medicine for stress. But be careful because to much is BAD. or else go to your doctor to have a check-up, if that is really a big problem.
4. Just RELAX and feel HAPPY. For all of your problems, you just need to be happy for you to become relax. Just start your day thinking positively. Just SMILE.
5. CALM DOWN. Maybe you are stress because you are acting to much. Just calm down and set your mind positively.
Generally, how can we cope with this stress....
Many studies are made BUT to me, this is the easiest ways on how to COPE stress;
1. Avoid Stressors: I know that it is very difficult to do but the thing is, it is the best way to get rid off this stress. Eventhough you are in work you can avoid this stress. For example, do some quality time to yourself like enjoying your work as is or don't get mad in failures because failures can made you stronger as an individual.
2. Do RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: To all of my patients, it really works. Because you're all muscles are relax and specially your mind set is clear.
3. Take Medicine. In the market, there are lots of medicine for stress. But be careful because to much is BAD. or else go to your doctor to have a check-up, if that is really a big problem.
4. Just RELAX and feel HAPPY. For all of your problems, you just need to be happy for you to become relax. Just start your day thinking positively. Just SMILE.
5. CALM DOWN. Maybe you are stress because you are acting to much. Just calm down and set your mind positively.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Just send Me a mail!!!
There is TWO ways of sending me your infos:
FIRST, you can just post it on this blog
SECOND, you can send me an e-mail at doctor_deene@yahoo.com
FIRST, you can just post it on this blog
SECOND, you can send me an e-mail at doctor_deene@yahoo.com
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