Getting Past the Old and Lonely Trap
My Monday morning routine is well established. I drive into town, drop my wife at the charity shop where she volunteers, and then it’s off to walk the dog. Routines become second nature and we probably...
View ArticleWhich Type of Stress "Avoider" Are You?
Avoidance is the most common way to steer clear of anxiety producing situations. Some people deny they use avoidance because they view it as simply refusing to do something. It can actually be much...
View ArticleHow to Rest When You're Depressed
The inclination to push through a low mood when all you’re doing is feeling worse by the day is completely counter-productive. As your concentration lapses, your energy depletes and you become aware of...
View Article7 FAQs About PTSD
What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe stress reaction. The memory of some traumatic event, whether life threatening, experienced or observed, is usually so hard to cope with...
View ArticleWho Gets Stress-Induced Depression?
I doubt it comes as much of a surprise to learn that too much stress can cause depression. Chronic stress is a form of stress that keeps us in its grip for prolonged periods of time. In its own way...
View ArticleStresses and Strains
Language is a slippery thing, forever being changed, added to or adapted according to trends. In that context it’s interesting to note how certain words and phrases appear durable. So long as I can...
View ArticleNo Proof Omega-3 Helps Depression
Omega-3 supplements are amongst the highest selling items in the over-counter health market. A significant factor in their popularity is the much vaunted health benefits to be gained from consuming...
View ArticleLow Sex Drive in Depression
There are a host of reasons why men and women might lose interest in sex. It is estimated that 1 in 5 men and even more women lose interest at some point in their life. A sudden loss of libido is often...
View ArticleSigns of Stress in Kids
Oh to be young again, with not a care in the world. Sounds good but unfortunately such romantic notions tend to blur the reality. Many kids have a pretty stressful time of it not helped, it must be...
View ArticleHow To Help a Depressed Friend
We all have off days, but what if there comes a point when these off days seem to turn into something deeper and more worrying, and what if all this is affecting your friend? It can be hard to put a...
View ArticleAre You a Cellphone Snubber (Pphubber)?
Have you ever been in one of those conversations where the person spends most of their time looking over your shoulder? They do it because there’s always the chance someone more interesting, more...
View Article3 Myths About Depression in Men
Myth 1: Depression mainly affects women. Although many websites you visit still maintain depression affects more women than men there is ample evidence that men are equally affected. It's true that...
View ArticleHow Loneliness Leads to Illness and Early Death
Most people are fortunate in that they have one or more friends, a family and perhaps a partner with which to share their life. This isn’t the case for everyone and while we’ve known some of the social...
View ArticleCoping With Excessive Work Demands
Do you ever get the feeling that no matter how much you give, or how hard you work or try, it's never quite enough? Sadly this is the experience for too many people. We live in a time when more is...
View ArticleHow Stress Can Tip Us Over the Edge
For stress to get to the point where we become ill at least two factors are important. First, it isn’t just the length of time you’re under stress it’s also the extent to which you become...
View ArticleAging Gracefully Increases Life Expectancy and Reduces Dementia
A positive mental attitude has long been associated with good health and better recovery following traumatic incidents, but now it appears the way we view old age actually influences the way we age....
View Article2015 Depression News in Review
As we move towards the close of 2015 I’ve decided to take stock of the issues I’ve drawn attention to over the past year. Quite a lot of my focus has been on those self-help strategies available to us...
View Article10 Tips For Supporting a Depressed Friend
If your friend is depressed you may find it hard to connect with them. They may appear moody and rude. They may ignore you, try to push you away, or just seem totally indifferent. Nobody likes this and...
View ArticleCoping With a Socially Anxious Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner. For lots of people it's a time for celebrations, office parties and meeting new people. If you're someone with social anxiety it's a time of dread. Isn't doesn't...
View ArticleDepression in the 40-Something Male
Ask a family doctor what the top emotional issue is in middle-aged men and most will say depression. So, what is it about the 40s that affects so many men so badly? Depressed 40s men come out with...
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