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You know what a cold feels like physically, but can you have a similar condition without the physical attributes? My definition of a “Depression Cold” is just feeling down, out of sorts, and maybe even a little miserable, but worst of all, it hangs around and doesn’t seem to go away. Some people will never admit to having low times, others will never stop whining about it, and yet others, like you and me, are aware and want to fix it quickly. There are the usual band aid solutions such as food, alcohol and drugs, but also pleasant and effective natural remedies, that will actually re-balance your body.

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The unconscious mind is your saintly natural doctor. It provides you with free psychotherapy for depression and other mental illnesses. You only have to learn the meaning of the symbolic dream language in order to understand the wise messages sent by the unconscious mind in each dream image.

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Our culture endlessly tells us that we can do anything we want to do and be anything we want to be. With almost limitless opportunities to choose from, there’s never a reason for us to be unhappy for more than a few minutes–or so we’re told.

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Depression is both common and serious. It is much more than just feeling sad and miserable for a short period of time. Depression is a prolonged feeling of sadness which can last for weeks, months or in many case years.

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So what are the signs and symptoms of Post Natal Depression?

After many years of trying for a baby what a blow it was to find that after the birth of my beautiful daughter I felt utterly useless, had no energy and I was constantly questioning the purpose of life.

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When I look back on my recovery from depression I realize the importance that my self confidence or lack of it at times had in determining my recovery. Many people think and believe that confidence is a personality trait that a person has or does not have. The reality is anyone can develop self confidence if you are willing to work at it.

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So, you are feeling pretty down and in a low mood at the moment and the last thing on your mind is beating depression! These feelings are normal, don’t worry. You may be experiencing totally conflicting emotions at this time and again that is common and impacts on many people. The good news is that lots of individuals have come up with ways of beating depression. So do not despair. First of all let’s take a step back. Ask the question, “am I depressed?” This may seem a strange question to be asking, but nevertheless it is an important starting point.

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Number of reported cases of depression continues to grow despite the best efforts of the brightest medical minds. But perhaps there is some light at the end of this very dark tunnel as brain scan technology continues to unveil some clues as to why treatments have been less than effective up to this point.

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Zoloft is a FDA approved medication for the treatment of a number of mental illnesses, such as Major Depressive Disorder or MDD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD. Basically, generic Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and is a very effective antidepressant. Zoloft manipulates the chemicals in the brain and balances out any imbalances. It is these chemical imbalances that cause mental health issues such as depression, OCD and the likes. Zoloft is such an effective medication that is even approved for children above 6 years of age. Generic Zoloft may be indicated for uses other than the ones explicitly mentioned in this medical guide and only your health care professional or pharmacist can shed some light on these other uses.

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The fact is, unfortunately it happens, and happens a lot. People are being dismissed because of their depression.

This is somewhat of a vicious circle.

While we are a part of a workforce and feeling like we are developing depression or anxiety, we do all we can to hide this fact instead of trying to get some help through all the proper channels. People either ignore their mental health problems or try to self-medicate, which is equally bad.

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Many people may not know where to look for a therapist. It can be an intimidating process as it means that we are admitting to seeking help. In our context, seeking help seems to be a weakness. However, is this really true? Consider this, if one experiences intense emotional distress, e.g. depression, stress or anxiety, and choose to deal with it themselves, the actions produce by the distraught thoughts would more than likely produce counter effective solutions and possibly create even more frustration. On the other hand, when a good therapist is sought before the onset of a larger problem, one or two pieces of quality information may just steer the mind in a better direction which produces healthier and wiser perspectives. Henceforth, looking for a therapist is a courageous, constructive and positive thing to do in one’s life.

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Postpartum or postnatal depression is mainly caused by hormonal changes brought about by the pregnancy. The onset of this type of depression can occur as late as 18 months after labor.

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Because vitamin deficiencies have been associated with depression in some cases, naturopathic doctors and health practitioners will sometimes recommend using specific vitamins to address the symptoms of depression.

The B vitamins have been shown to contribute to our mental and emotional well-being. Because of our body’s failure to store these vitamins, we depend on the daily diet to supply the body with them. There are factors which destroy them, including nicotine, alcohol, refined sugars and caffeine. This can be why many people have this deficiency. Also, some studies report on the link between these vitamins and depression.

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The word depression is very familiar. It is frequently used in general conversation and certainly in medical settings, especially mental health facilities. The common usage of it may result in vagueness, confusion and serious misunderstanding. My intention is to talk plainly about depression.

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Relaxation techniques are vital when you are suffering from depression or anxiety, reducing your levels of stress and chances of having a panic attack.

There are quite a few of them around and depending on severity of your mental problems you can either try them on their own or in combination with your antidepressant or anti-anxiety medications.

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Most people use the word “depression” to describe many separate and distinct experiences — grief, disappointment, mild forms of unhappiness, etc. When I use the word here, I mean clinical depression, the sort of mental and emotional suffering that sends people into therapy or to their physician for prescription-based relief. I’ve seen many men and women over the years who’s come in with signs of depression; from my experience, the roots of their suffering usually lie in three common areas. I’d like to offer some thoughts about these varieties depression and their origins. I don’t view them as necessarily distinct; they often overlap and mingle in various ways.

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Depression is a psychological phenomenon that will be experienced by people during various stages in their life. People go through this phase for a short duration and then get back to normal ways. The reason for this might be a personal tragedy or a personal failure.

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Inositol is actually a representative of the vitamin B complex group, currently being called to as vitamin B8; however is not really a vitamin since it is biosynthesized in the human body. Nutritional vitamins are crucial compounds which are not produced by the organic biochemistry, and have to be drawn in your diet plan. Having that said… to any or all intents and functionalities, it functions just like a member of the vitamin B family.

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Depression is a complex problem that has many aspects, too many to address in one simple article. However I think I can provide some helpful insight and practices to help anyone who is suffering from depression.

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