Depression

Which SAD Therapy Light is Right For You? 3 Must-Haves When Buying a Light Therapy Lamp

If you’re reading this article, chances are you or someone you know suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. It’s a fairly common condition caused by the seasonal change in the amount of available sunlight.

Sunlight actually helps our brains balance the delicate levels of Melatonin and Serotonin. When we don’t get enough sunlight, these levels are off and so are we.

People who suffer from SAD experience no depressive symptoms the rest of the year, only when the darker winter months approach. Until recently, doctors were quick to prescribe some sort of anti-depressant when a patient mentioned “feeling down.” And while a prescription for an anti-depressant may work for some, generally there are negative side-effects associated with the drug that make taking it anything but a relief.

SAD therapy lights can offer an effective, natural treatment for seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy lamps work in different ways, using different parts of the light spectrum and offering different illumination intensities. It’s important to understand what you’re buying and what features to consider: Read more…

Consider Alternative Health Products to Battle Depression

Depression plagues thousands of people daily and manifests itself through a number of symptoms – constant sorrow or downheartedness, negativity, health problems, lack of energy, lack of concentration, restlessness, etc. Sixty percent of suicides are onset by major or prolonged periods of depression. Unfortunately, many cases of depression go unnoticed or untreated. The reality is most people don’t want to acknowledge that they may be suffering from depression. If you have symptoms of depression, there are now steps you can take to treat it naturally. Let’s explore how alternative health products can help treat depression without adverse side effects.

A Note of Advice…

Before trying alternative health products for your depression, first see your physician and ask to be tested for any serious health-related issues, particularly sleep apnea. If you snore frequently and loudly, feel extremely fatigued during the day and find it difficult to concentrate on work or other activities, you may be a candidate for sleep apnea testing. Other symptoms of this dreadful condition include swelling, heart palpitations, short-term memory loss, frequent headaches (especially upon awakening), and shortness of breath. Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that is difficult to detect except through appropriate medical testing. Read more…

Why Does Medication For Depression Not Always Work?

Depression is a syndrome of emotional imbalance featured with several physical symptoms like: sleeping problems, eating problems, fatigue and physical pain. Many people are treated for depression with the help of medication. However, medication will not work for everybody and it is not exactly clear why.

Medication for depression is most often easily given by your doctor to treat emotional imbalance. They do this because there are relatively few side effects and the treatment effects are often seen quite rapidly. However, these type of medicines do not work everybody. There is an estimation that it will work for approximately 40% of the patients. Luckily for them, but why does it not work for everyone? Read more…

Regain Your Life After Depression – The Emotional SOS Approach

What is Depression?

Depression is a condition that can affect anyone, of any age. It can affect a person regardless of their circumstances or life experiences. In fact, one in five people will suffer depression at some point in their lives. It can be brought on by a number of mental and physical factors. Often it is hereditary, or brought on by hormones in the body. Sometimes if a person is not receiving adequate nutrition they may become depressed.

Stress is another known factor as well as drugs alcohol. Studies have also shown that many sufferers of depression have long term sleeping difficulties. Psychological causes of depression due to personal circumstances are very common. For example if someone loses a child or someone related or close to them it can often trigger depression. Other social impacts such as status or reputation can also have an impact on a person’s self esteem or create additional stress which can lead to symptoms of depression.

Why do people suffer depression? Read more…

Why Do I Suffer From Depression?

Someone was roughly shaking his shoulder.

“Dear God, whenever I turn my back, you’re asleep,” Pat looked down at him, impatience written all over her face. “I’ve just had your boss on the phone. I’m sick and tired of making excuses for you. My God, if you lose your job, heaven knows what we’ll do.” She turned, and John heard his wife’s high heels clacking across the wooden floor and into the kitchen.

Slowly, painfully, he pulled himself up and stood, swaying slightly. He fumbled in his pockets and came up with a scrap of paper on which was written a phone number. He reached for a cordless on one of the side tables and dialed.

“You’re in luck,” came a cheerful voice on the other end. “Ms. Lomax is free at twelve. Can you make it?”

John assured her he could, slipped into his jacket, and slowly walked to the front door.

“Where do you think you’re going?” Pat’s hectoring voice assailed him.

“Out,” came the laconic reply. He heard her clacking towards him, her voice rising, but he simply opened the front door and slammed it.

Lord, he felt awful. He reached the psychiatrist’s office with he and the car still in one piece, and gave his name to the lady behind the counter. Read more…