Category Archives: depression medication
7 Ways to Manage Mild Depression Associated with Hypothyroidism
Depression associated with hypothyroidism can be managed without drugs Depression can be stress related This form of depression differs from clinical depression =”article_text”> Mild depression associated with hypothyroidism may be managed without additional drugs. This type of depression is symptomatic, not a condition, so tends to be intermittent rather than persistent. Where clinical depression can … Continue reading
Side Effects of Prescription Sleep Aids
You check the clock. It’s 1 o’clock am. You roll over. It’s 2 o’clock am. You fight the covers. It’s 3 o’clock am. It’s another night and you can’t sleep! You need sleep! Instead of watching the clock, you can opt for a prescription to help you secure to sleep; however, what you don’t know … Continue reading
Why Not to Use Anxiety Medication
Medication’s effects are impermanent. Prevention and skill-acquisition is permanent and more beneficial. Medication should only be broken-down as a last resort. =”article_text”> Anxiety medication, and any medication in general, is something to be taken only with caution (as noted in Medication – Don’t Believe the Hype!), and in many cases, doctors will unnecessarily prescribe medications … Continue reading
Avoiding Triggers for Bipolar Disorder
In a past newsletter, we provided an extensive list of triggers to bipolar episodes. In this article, I’d like to go over the main four triggers, and I’d like to do it a little differently. I want you to see these triggers from both points of view – from both the survivor and the supporter’s … Continue reading
7 Ways to Manage Mild Depression Associated with Hypothyroidism
Mild depression associated with hypothyroidism may be managed without additional drugs. This type of depression is symptomatic, not a condition, so tends to be intermittent rather than persistent. Where clinical depression can be debilitating and requires specific medical treatments, symptomatic depression is less severe and may be treated without medication. The following ideas to help … Continue reading
Depression
Depression lasts. It’s a chronic state. Is depression a taboo? I think it is. Depression messes up your entire life. =”article_text”> Do you feel sad sometimes? It’s a fact that Everyone feels black from time to time. There are times for everybody when hopelessness takes place. Is this a sign of depression? Should you worry … Continue reading
Anxiety
Generalized dismay disorder (GAD) is a constant feeling of anguish. Phobia disorder is an exaggerated horror of particular things like insects. Social anxiety disorder is an extreme fear of social situations. =”article_text”> Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. When a situation develops such as being late for work, stress levels rise, your heart rate … Continue reading
Herbs for Depression
Poor nutrition lies at the forefront of the diseases and disorders that we face today Studies expose that certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies play an enormous role in depression. Treating depression takes an overall arrive. =”article_text”> Everywhere you look you find something about depression. Depression appears to be one of the fastest growing disorders out … Continue reading
Recognizing Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a very serious disorder. It causes a person to have very extreme mood swings, going from very depressed, to very happy, or very irritated. Each mood swing is called an episode, and can last from several months to only a few hours. The depression episode of bipolar … Continue reading
Depression, Suicide, and Antidepressants – FDA Recommends Expanding Black-Box Warning
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded requirements for black-box warnings on antidepressants. May 2, 2007, the FDA ordered more extensive warnings regarding the increased risk of suicide among adults ages 18 to 24. This expands the former warnings of suicide risks associated with the use of antidepressants in children. The FDA revisited the … Continue reading