Do You Think You Have Depression?
Do you have days where nothing can make you happy? You are not alone. I ignored my depressive thoughts about life for years. Unfortunately I didn't do anything to fix my situation until they became so dehabilitating that I had no choice.Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. In a given year, an estimated 22.1% of Americans aged 18 and older (about 1 in 5 adults) suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. According to the 1998 United States Census population estimate, this figure translates to 44.3 million people! In addition, 4 of the 10 leading causes of disability in the U.S.
and other developed countries are mental disorders, with major depression being the leading cause of disability.It is estimated that depression alone will occur in approximately 18.8 million American adults, or about 9.5% of the United States population aged 18 or above. If you are a woman, you are twice as likely than a man (12% vs. 6.6%) to be affected by depression each year.My symptoms of depression started with an occasional case of the blahs. I was able to cope with them for a long time. I thought that since this happens to a lot of people, that it would pass and I didn't need to worry.
I didn't think about finding out why it was happening. Besides, after a few drinks I always felt much better. I later learned that depressive disorders commonly occur with substance abuse? So what is the cause of all of this sadness in our society? Speaking from experience, I wasn't happy with my life and the direction it was taking me. I would look back at a past week and not be able to recall one thing that I enjoyed. It was a blur.
Nor would I look forward to the coming weeks ahead. All I saw were potential stresses that were going to present themselves. But I didn't do anything about it. I accepted that this was life. Looking back I don't know how I could have ever believed this.When we are suffering from depression, it seems that we lose our objectivity.
Does thinking that we have nothing to look forward to sound rational to you? Where did my enjoyment in life disappear to? It was my perception of the world that had slowly changed and I was unable to see it because of the control that my depression had over me.In the fast pace of today's world we often don't allow ourselves time to evaluate our lives and set goals to realize our ambitions. Whether you do or do not have depression, you're reading this article because you think something might be wrong with your life. Have you tried to identify the things you are unhappy with? The first step for me was to educate myself and find out what it was that I was dealing with. I started reading books. I consulted a psychologist to get some unbiased insight about myself.Otherwise, how do we find solutions for problems that we don't yet understand? So let's get started.
What's stopping you?Davidhttp://www.mydepressionhelp.com.
Do You Have A Pinocchio Nose?
Publishing Guidelines: You have permission to publish thisarticle electronically or in print, free of charge, as longas the resource box is included. A courtesy copy of yourpublication would be appreciated.***********************************************************Title: Do You Have A Pinocchio Nose?Author: , ACSW, LCSWE-mail: mailto:editor@overcoming-depression.comCopyright: by , ACSW, LCSWWeb Address: http://www.Overcoming-Depression.comWord Count: 764Category: Peak SuccessDO YOU HAVE A PINOCCHIO NOSE?Ever try to make a powerful personal change, only to have a voice inside your head sabotage you, make you feel in-authentic and attempt to convince you that you aren't capable of your goal?I call this the "Dark Inner Pinocchio," not the cute and lovable Pinnocchio we've seen on the VCR. No, this guy is dark all right. His whole negative approach is the key to his own survivial. And his nose!! It's got to be so long that it's pushing against a vital body part somewhere!I'm on my 'weigh'...
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Byron Katie Presents The Work in a Powerful Weekend Workshop, Loving What Is, in Arlington, VA April 8-9, 2006
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) March 27, 2006 -- Byron Katie, internationally recognized speaker and best-selling author of Loving What Is: Four Questions that Can Change Your Life and I Need Your Love - Is That True? is the creator of a simple, powerful, and practical method of self-inquiry and transformation known as "The Work," which she has introduced to hundreds of thousands of people at lectures and workshops in more than 30 countries. Consistent with leading-edge research in cognitive psychology, The Work has been compared to the Socratic dialogue, Buddhist teachings, and 12-step programs, although Katie developed it without any knowledge of religion or psychology. The Work emerged directly out of Katie's own intense experiences with suffering.After more than a decade of struggling with severe depression, Katie experienced a profound and life-changing realization. She saw that when she believed that something should be different than it is ("My husband should love me more," "My...
Byron Katie Presents The Work in a Powerful Weekend Workshop, Loving What Is, in Arlington, VA April 8-9, 2006
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Unusual New Book Just in Time for National Recreation and Parks Month -Soccer-Playing Horse Will Enthrall Young Travelers
(ContentDesk) August 1, 2005 -- Author Dan A. Peterson emphasizes teamwork in his debut novel, "Fergus, The Soccer-Playing Colt" (Raven Publishing Inc., $9, 178 pages, ISBN 0-9714161-7-6). Portraying many points of view including those of the horse and his twelve-year-old master, Dan brings to life a unique colt who finds his talents as a soccer goalkeeper. Fergus's nationwide tour to promote soccer brings instant fame, but not without peril. The greedy designs of a modern western outlaw and his colorful sidekicks lend humor, suspense, and cowboy mystique, as Fergus is "horse-napped." Forlorn, he finds an unlikely friend in a dog, Bouncer, showing that companionship can work wonders.
"Fergus can be an object lesson in maintaining your identity in the most difficult of times," says Mr. Peterson."I think a horse possesses something akin to self-worth. I know a horse can become depressed. My gelding went through a state of depression when orphaned as a foal and later when he lost...
Unusual New Book Just in Time for National Recreation and Parks Month -Soccer-Playing Horse Will Enthrall Young Travelers
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Herbal Acne Solutions
For centuries, acne has been the bane of human beings - especially teens. Acne affects over 40 million Americans. Acne has a far-reaching effect on individuals. Social withdrawal, lowered self-esteem, depression and lack of self-confidence are common among its victims. Hundreds of remedies have been tested over the years.
These fall into three basic categories ? commercial chemical and antibiotic cures, homegrown remedies and commercial herbal treatment. Most people agree that chemical-based formulas provide fairly good results. However, they require time to work, and the chemicals used in these products could damage the skin. However, they require time to work, and the chemicals used in these products could damage the skin.
Homegrown remedies are wide-ranging and at times bizarre. Desperate acne sufferers seeking overnight relief have concocted them.
Most of the remedies recommended in this category use the contents of kitchen and bathroom ingredients and...
Herbal Acne Solutions
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