Category Archives: Depression

Article by Milton King

Depression suicide is very common, and thousands of people commit suicide each year. Unfortunately among teens this happens to be the 3rd top cause of death, and it ranks 2nd among those who are college age. The statistics are astounding, and it is extremely sad that so many people lose their lives when there are excellent treatments available for depression today. The key is to catch and treat depression early.

If you are going through depression and you are feeling suicidal and thinking about death a lot, it is important that you seek help. While you need treatment for the depression, you may also need immediate help from someone who specializes in suicide prevention. Don’t keep these thoughts to yourself, but find someone you can talk to and get help. It’s important that you get the help that you need to avoid depression suicide.

Many people who deal with depression suicide feelings feel alone, unhappy, and very isolated.

Often they feel that they only way out of all the pain they are dealing with is to die. They main reason that they try suicide is to stop all the emotional pain that they are going through. In many cases those feeling suicidal are not capable of realizing that suicide will not improve their life in any way.

I used to work as a therapist and during that time helped a lot of people who had depression.  It sadly came to an end when I retired.  But I still get a  lot of people contacting me and asking me who they they can trust with their emotional and mental health issues. They realise that there are a lot of charlatans and people who have insufficient experience or qualifications but who set up websites anyway.  So I LOOKED through all of the sites online, it took a long time!

I came up with one therapist that I trust. There is nothing in it for me to suggest you go there as I have never met her and do not know her.  But it is important to me that you only go to someone who can really help and will not get it wrong or just be in it for the money.

The lady is Samantha South, she is well qualified, very experienced, has also helped a lot of people, many of them famous and wealthy.

She has written for papers and mags and premium rate lines, and been asked to go on radio and television.

Article by Greg Garner

To label depression as a pandemic is justified because millions across continents are affected by depression each year. Financial crunches, family woes, and troubles at the office are some primary causes behind depression. However, secondary depression may appear in an individual who is suffering from severe ailments like cancer or chronic problems like asthma, diabetes, heart conditions and high blood pressure. Women experience this syndrome at the onset of menopause. This implies that if you are above 45 you must take special age appropriate care to restrict this disorder. Since these ailments are difficult to eradicate, patients often are unable to cope with the stress of recurrent and incessant pain. Depression is a natural outcome of the pain. You can counter depression with some dietary changes, like those mentioned below.

• Dietary Regulations for Depression: Depression is not an unbeatable disease. Some simple dietary rules can prove effective against depression:

* Junk food and spiced foods must be kept out of your daily menu while you are experiencing bouts of depression.

* Have substances which are easily digestible. For instance, instead of indulging in creamy desserts, chocolates, caffeine, aerated drinks, alcohol, deep fried food, meat etc., increase your consumption on fibrous substances like green veggies, salads, fruits, and whole wheat bread.

Stop worrying about depression and just avoid it altogether. Here are some ways you might find effective.

Depression is not something that just pops in your face like a pimple or flu. The onset is insidious and is precipitated by many factors that can be avoided. But once depression has set in, it is quite difficult to shake off. So instead of waiting for it to develop, it is wise to avoid it all together. This is possible and here are some of the things you can do.

Balance your life. Do not spend all your time in work. Make sure you have time to sleep and exercise. This will keep you mentally refreshed. Exercise can release hormones called endorphins that can improve a person’s mood. Make sure you have something to occupy yourself with. If you are just staying at home you can keep busy by having a hobby or a home business or joining in organizations and other activities.

These can help you do something constructive and at the same time.

Many Americans struggle on a daily basis in their fight against depression. A variety of studies have shown that pet ownership can help with the symptoms of depression. There are numerous reasons why pets may be instrumental in helping to elevate the mood of a depressed person.

Can Pet Ownership Help Fight Depression?

Pets provide companionship.

Depression can be an isolating experience. A pet can provide friendship and constant companionship so that the depressed individual is never alone with his or her symptoms. A dog or cat can be excellent choices for a person fighting depression since they are social animals that thrive on human interaction and attention. Having a dog or cat that needs care and nurturing helps to raise the self esteem of a depressed person.

Pets provide a reason to get up in the morning and help to reduce isolation.

Many depressed people say they don’t have a reason to want to get up in the morning. A lively dog needs to be walked and fed which can give the depressed person a purpose. This may be enough motivation to encourage the depressed individual to get out of bed and approach the day in a healthy manner. Owning a pet also helps the depressed person add structure his or her life which can help to ease the symptoms of depression.