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Depression: 14 Universal Laws for Recovery
The Law of BlueJust sort of feeling blue, kinda out of it, gets confused with being depressed. We all get the blues from time to time, and they pass.The Law of SadFeeling sad, while not pleasant, makes sense in the context of the situation.Read more…Efficacy and Safety of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression Published in Journal
On September 1st, the efficacy and safety of vagus nerve stimulation for depresssion was published in the prestigious peer reviewed journal of Biological Psychiatry.The data from the pivotal clinical trial of vagus nerve stimulation and depression was been on published September 1st, in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal of Biological Psychiatry. There were three articles published in Biological Psychiatry about VNS Therapy and depression.Read more…Depression Explained
Depression is a mental state marked by melancholy, pessimism or dejection. Depression can also be defined as a psychotic condition characterized by stuporous withdrawal from reality and intense guilt feelings.Depression is characterized by the following:Loss of confidence in oneselfUndue pessimismA feeling of constant helplessnessUncalled for or unexplainable mood changes-i.Read more…New FDA Approved Therapy for Depression: Timeline from Prescription to Procedure
On July 18, 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) approved vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for chronic depression.Read more…Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Depression - A Natural Treatment
A new research study has again shown that a diet rich in omega3 fatty acids can effectively treat and prevent depression and other mental disorders.The research, published in the February issue of the journal, Biological Psychiatry, has actually shown that omega3 fatty acids and foods that are high in uridine were as good as (and often better than) anti-depressant drugs in reducing the symptoms of depression. The unpredictability of anti-depressant drugs has caused much concern for many years, with a large number of doctors and patients questioning their use, and raising concerns about the negative (rather than positive) effects they can cause.Read more…Sources of Online Suicide Help for People Suffering from Severe Depression
There are Many Resources for Online Suicide HelpFirst of all, if you are currently having suicidal ideations please immediately call:1-800-SUICIDE (800-748-2433)This is the National Hopeline and you will be connected to a trained counselor in your local area that can help you.There are many sources of online suicide help and information. The newest source for online suicide help is www.Read more…Depression-My Story
What is depression?Depression is a serious medical illness; it’s not something that you have made up in your head. It’s more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days.Read more…Insurance Reimbursement for Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression
I attended the Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Conference at the manufacturers' (Cyberonics) headquarters in Houston, TX in late July. The Conference presenters included senior management, psychiatric thought leaders and study investigators from the investigational clinical trial. In this article , I will limit the discussion to the question that I am asked most often; will insurance companies or Medicare cover vagus nerve stimulation for depression?Read more…Tips to Beat Depression
We all have days when we are down, worn out and just not feeling all that happy.That's okay. You need to have days like this, otherwise how would you know when you are happy?Read more…Are you suffering from Depression?
Millions of people sufferaround the world from a depressive illness. They think that depression is just a normal occurrence in their lives, which will go away after a short while. If you think of the fast moving and complicated world we live in today it's easy to feel a little overwhelmed and dismiss how serious depression can be.Read more…Depression and EPA Fish Oil - Does It Really Work?
It is now no secret that people all over the western world are turning to high grade ethyl EPA omega 3 fish oil to treat a number of conditions, but can it really work against a problem that knows no boundaries of age, race or gender. It is a condition that affects millions of people at some time in there lives, it’s called depression.DepressionSo can high grade ethyl EPA fish oil help with depression and low moods, lets take a look at the evidence.Read more…The Formula for Preventing Depression
While it is arguable that depression is not always preventable, there are many cases, when using the following ideas, will keep you in good spirits - most of the time. Unfortunately, we cannot be happy all of the time, but there is something we can do about it.Working with a variety of clients over the years, I have seen how Yoga and exercise changed, and continue to change, them for the better.Read more…5 Way Tips To Manage Depression
Being lonely is a normal share of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we are rejected by the individual we love, or even when someone extremely close to us passes away. Depression, however, might be even more calamitous than just plain loneliness.Read more…Psychiatrist Begin Training About Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression
The manufacturer of the vagus nerve stimulator has begun face-to face meetings with psychiatrists nationwide to educate them about vagus nerve stimulation therapy, how it works and for whom this treatment is indicated. It is very important that both you and your psychiatrist fully understand vagus nerve stimulation therapy so that you can make an informed decision together about this ninety-minute out-patient implant procedure.Three-hundred thirty representatives and case managers are participating in this nationwide education process.Read more…5 Super Effective Tips To Kill Depression
Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away. Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain loneliness.Read more…Depression in Long Term Care Heart Patients Often Goes Untreated
Cardiologists, other doctors and long term care staff might be missing the big picture as one survey suggests that only a third of heart disease patients with serious symptoms of depression or anxiety get any treatment. The findings are significant because psychological problems have been linked to poorer health and higher death rates in heart disease patients. Unfortunately, long term care residents and other heart patients just aren't being screened because physicians are just focused on the heart disease and don’t think about other factors that could contribute to the condition.Read more…Fighting Depression by Restoring Your Routines
When we have depression, one of the things we drop from our lives is a routine. Most humans need routine as it adds structure to our lives. During bouts of depression we find it hard to go about our daily lives with a sense of purpose and direction.Read more…Depression: More Than Being Down in the Dumps
How common is depression?So common that it is thought of as the common cold of mental illnesses. However, this is not to understate the severity of depression which is one of the leading indicators of suicide.Read more…The Expression-Repression-Depression-Connection
With all these rhymes I was tempted to write a poem (and I may still...stay tuned for the sequel!!Read more…FDA Approves Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Depression
On July 15th, 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) approved vagus nerve stimulation "for the adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or recurrent depression for patients 18 years of age or older..Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Depression category
- Xanax is the most popular benzodiazepine in the US - By: John Scott
The article looks at the problem of drug abuse. People really do need access to medications like Xanax. Used properly, they are life-savers. But therapy is a better long-term treatment. - Friday - By: John Scott
The article identifies the problems that any family can experience when one member is planning to start taking a potentially addictive medication that also has recreational use and a street value. - Tuesday - By: John Scott
The article makes the point that even though a medication like Ambien can give you one or two nights of good sleep, you have to relearn how to sleep at the same time every night. This means that you cannot sleep during the day. - Thin-film way to better sleep - By: John Scott
The article looks at the development of a new delivery system for Ambien. A US-based company is applying thin-film technology to deliver the medication in a convenient new form as a lozenge. Placed on the tongue, it dissolves rapidly. - Balancing of the benefits of anxiety relief against the risk of the prescription drug abuse - By: John Scott
The article looks at the problem of reconciling patient safety against public safety. People need access to safe medications like Xanax. The fact that several million people around the word may be abusing prescription medications, cannot be allowed to distract from the benefits to millions more individual patients who use the medications properly. - When the prescription of medications is not so trendy - By: John Scott
The article notes the report issued in Ontario showing that even though more than 30% of children in schools are anxious and depressed, only 1% receive medication. - Xanax details - By: John Scott
This article gives you detailed information about Xanax: Why is Xanax prescribed, Most important fact about Xanax, How should you take Xanax, Side effects of Xanax. - Why does anxiety increase the risk of a heart attack? - By: John Scott
The article reports on the research findings that the blood coagulation process of those who suffer from anxiety or panic disorders is unbalanced. This may expose such people to a higher risk of a stroke or heart attack. - Depressed? Do you ever worry about controlling yourself? - By: John Scott
The article uses the example of US rapper Beanie Siegel to underline the addictive quality of Xanax. He has just been sent back to jail for multiple probation violations in abusing Xanax. Here is a man who has the money and position to fight addiction. That he keeps failing to beat Xanax should warn all. - The nature of panic disorder and standard treatment for this kind of extreme anxiety attack - By: John Scott
The article explains the nature of panic disorder and explains why xanax has become the standard treatment for this kind of extreme anxiety attack.