Depression

How to Confront a Friend About Her Depression

By Nikki Walters

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When a friend sinks into a depression, sometimes you will be able to notice it before she does. When you know someone well enough, it's easy to see when something isn't quite right with them. However, it may not be as obvious to your friend, who ... more »

How to cope with Postpartum Depression

By AmandaChase

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Depression can be described as being blue, down in the dumps, sad, out of place, or impartial to what you would consider your normal self. Depression that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after delivery is called perinatal depression. The ... more »

How to Cope with Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

By xtraordinary

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Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is also commonly referred to as Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is a type of depression that follows the seasons, and is most commonly associated with the winter months. Summer SAD is much less ... more »

How to deal with childhood cancer

By Countrymom

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Living with a child with cancer can be emotionally challenging to the entire family... more »

How to Deal With Depression Naturally

By alienangel555

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Depression is more than just the blues. It can be a killer, especially among young people. Many sufferers do not wish to risk the side effects that some prescription drugs carry. Here are some ideas for dealing with depression in a natural and ... more »

How to Deal With Life When You're Depressed

By dchristi

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It's hard to handle your career, your family responsibilities, even making dinner when you're depressed. Tedious tasks become overwhelming and even the most routine day can seem impossible. While professional treatment may be necessary, there are ... more »

How to Diagnose Depression

By eHow Health Editor

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Depression is a serious mental condition that affects close to 15 million Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Symptoms include lack of motivation, feeling down and sleeping all day, but there are other signs a mental ... more »

How to fight depression

By Ryan

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Something bad has happened in your life and you need a way out. In this how to, it will give you ways to help fight off the depression... more »

How to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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As the days shorten, some of us get a touch of the winter blues. Millions more are touched by Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. It's a physical condition that affects us mentally. It can be corrected. SAD is thought to be caused by the pineal ... more »

How to go into a deep meditation

By Davia

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Ever just want to get away from the outside world for while, well hears a away you can do just that.. more »

How to identify your body's self-defense mechanism

By Loving Mackenzie

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yes your unknown ability. unknown because we take it for granted and cant identify its purity and the way it helps us deal with LIFE. it does wonders you'll be surprised. We as humans are born with this self defense mechanism we sometimes forget ... more »

How to know when you are depressed

By meemee67

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Statistics show that women are two times more likely to be depressed during pre-menopause, even when there are no episodes. But, there are many reasons and it's isn't only women who suffer. Children and men also suffer. The truth is, happiness ... more »

How to Meditate 101

By Donna Piko-Jones

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This is the prerequisite for "How to Meditate When You Are Trying So Hard To Meditate That You Can't Think Of Anything Else Other Than How Can I Meditate And Getting More Stressed Each Minute You Sit". Go out and buy the ... more »

How to Overcome Binge Eating

By ch0kshsa

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Many people today suffer from binge eating. Learn tips on how to slowly, yet effectively overcome binge eating with this article!.. more »

How to Overcome Depression

By Miri

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Depression can take over your life if you let it. Here are some ideas to consider that will help you live a better life whether you have such illnesses as Clinical Depression, Bipolar or just have the blues once in a while... more »

How to Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

By Sendblock

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The diagnosis of SAD should be made by a mental health professional after a careful evaluation and medical exam. Depression, tiredness, fatigue and lack of energy can be caused by other medical conditions. SAD is characterized by recurrent ... more »

How to recognize depression

By emmabushyo

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Everyone feels blue from time to time. It is completely normal to have good days and bad days, but how do you know for sure if you bad days have crossed the line into depression?.. more »

How to Stop Trying to Control Everything

By Becca

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Learn to distinguish between what you can control and what you can not... more »

How to Talk to Parents About Depression

By eHow Health Editor

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Telling parents about feelings of depression can be difficult. Parents often have questions or concerns that may make a child or adolescent feel uncomfortable or defensive. Follow these steps to make the discussion much easier for everyone involved... more »

How to Treat Depression Through Antidepressants

By eHow Health Editor

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Millions of Americans are affected by some form of depression. This mental disease can be caused by several different factors including life problems, chemical imbalances in the brain or genetics. Regardless of the cause, there are many different ... more »

How to Treat Depression With Light Therapy

By eHow Health Editor

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Light therapy, or phototherapy, uses a combination of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fluorescent lamps and lasers to produce the full spectrum of light under controlled circumstances. This type of therapy has been shown to be effective in treating ... more »

How to Treat Serious Depression

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Major depression is a treatable illness that responds to a variety of therapeutic interventions. All patients with depression should undergo a medical evaluation to rule out secondary causes of their symptoms. Please refer to my article, "How ... more »

How to Acquire a Blissful Life

By Anne Wanchic

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12 Steps to bring you closer to having a blissful life. Step 2 is pretty challenging, but you can achieve it... more »

How to Beat Depression on the Oregon Coast

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Living on the edge of Oregon gives you a swirling view of the ocean, the mighty roar of seaside storms and, as I found out, a bad case of the rainy day blues. With an annual rainfall that often sloshes into the triple digits, living on the Oregon ... more »

How to Come to a Comfortable Arrangement with Your Demons

By afrosaxon

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As we grow older and actually start to examine the many self-defeating and self-destructive behaviors we have accumulated over our lifetime, there are times when such introspection can be overwhelming. Realizing that some things cannot be ... more »

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