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Help Anxiety, No SAD Times this Winter!
- By Jen Crippen
- Published 11/18/2009
- Managing depression , Managing anxiety
Now that the clocks have been turned back the days feel very short. Darkness will fall earlier everyday until December 21st, then the days start getting longer. This time of year many of us (including myself) start to feel the winter blues. The past few years I have made a few changes to help me from feeling the effects of SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Here are a couple of tips as part of my anxiety therapy!A Review of Techniques to Manage Your Depression
- By Stanley Popovich
- Published 10/27/2009
- Managing depression
One of the ways to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- By Richard Green
- Published 12/26/2008
- Managing anxiety , Managing depression
The effectiveness of CBT for various psychological problems has been
more extensively researched than any other psychotherapeutic approach
and its reputation as a highly effective treatment is growing, for
example several studies have shown that CBT is more effective than
medication alone in treating anxiety and depression. Studies also shows
that people who use CBT to overcome problems such as depression and
anxiety, stay better for longer periods and that they are less likely
to relapse.
5 Ways To Brighten Your Moods
- By Chris Green
- Published 01/9/2008
- Managing anxiety , Managing depression
For many people who suffer from
depression, or stress or anxiety, the only way to find relief is by
taking antidepressants.
Sometimes they help, often they
don't.
Here's five more effective but
wholly natural ways you can use to help you lift the fog of a
depressive episode.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Bipolar Disorder
- By HBC Protocols
- Published 02/19/2007
- Managing depression
Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly
those found in certain fish oil preparations, exhibit tremendous mood
stabilization effects.
What Are the Common Treatments for Depression?
- By Tess Thompson
- Published 10/17/2006
- Managing depression
Today, there are many ways of treating depression. In most cases, the
symptoms of depression can be controlled to a manageable level or cured
completely by one or more therapies.
Treating Depression and Anxiety the Natural Way
- By Native Remedies
- Published 10/17/2006
- Managing depression , Managing anxiety
Many
times, prescription drugs are the first line of treatment and
this often becomes an obstacle in the patient's road to health and
empowerment. In the extreme, it can lead to addiction and more problems
than the patient started out with.
Herbal Treatments for Depression
- By Tess Thompson
- Published 10/17/2006
- Managing depression
Over
20 million adults in the U.S. are suffering from depression, and many
of them have explored the use of antidepressant medication to help
alleviate their symptoms.
Not
all people who suffer from depression choose to use medication;
oftentimes, therapy alone is enough to successfully treat the
condition.
But
those who do are faced with a variety of options -- including herbal
ones.
Alternative Treatment for Depression
- By Tess Thompson
- Published 10/17/2006
- Managing depression
The
right type and dosage of a prescription medication can sometimes meet
with success for a patient, but many experience side effects that
outweigh the benefits. In
order to avoid these, more and more people are deciding instead to
explore natural remedies for depression.
Physical activity may protect against the development of depression
- By HBC Protocols
- Published 09/3/2006
- Managing depression
Many
dedicated exercisers say they work out not just for their body,
but also for their mind. In our high-stress society, slamming tennis
balls, shooting hoops or stepping out for a walk are all socially
acceptable ways to relieve tension and adjust attitude--just as Grandma
knew when she advised taking out your anger on the woodpile.
Managing depression