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Depression can be debilitating, but with treatment, people suffering from the condition can notice marked reduction in symptoms.

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For some people, college is four years of fun. Meanwhile, others suffer from severe college depression.
Learn more at http://College.HealthGuru.com?YT/

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Does it really exist one?
I mean, I know that the bipolar disorder have mood changes very often and that clinical depression is more like staying like that most of the time, but isn’t kind of the same after the clinical depressed has gotten trough it?
Thanks

Absolutely there is a difference, bipolar people are fine whilst they are on their medication, unfortunately, they think oh, I’m better know then go from one extreme to the other, with clinical depression, its usually a dark hidden secret that they feel that they cant share with anyone cause then they would have to face it and thats their worst fear, there are many types of depression, inability to cope with day to day life, the black hole that you feel you are being sucked into, but hang on for dear life, then their are those who just let go, medication can helps, but dont think that it can go away quickly, its a long haul and can come back again (although usually not as bad as the first time) at anytime, their are usually triggers that set us off, and we often dont know what they are, anyway, thats just whats happend to me or around me, hope this helps, goodluck!

HS Dent interview relating to the Coming Great Depression

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Depression Diary is an award winning (BT Seen and Heard Awards 2009) short drama highlighting symptoms, attitudes and emotions of manic depression. The film focuses around an unnamed teenage girl, a familiar stranger if you will, recounting her journey through depression whilst at school, be it in an abstract, analogous way.

Most of her time is spent alone in her bedroom, her world and mind getting smaller around her each day though the big world wrapped around continues to spin regardless of this beings presence.
The film suggests that perhaps through reflection and increased awareness, one can become closer to overcoming this prevalent, debilitating mental state.

This film was made as part of what we want!, a media grants project run by Tower Hamlets Summer Uni. For more info see www.summeruni.org/www

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I am looking to ween off my treatment (Medication) that the doctor (GP) has recommended me and I am looking to treat my depression and Insomnia naturally, and my body isn’t reacting well with my medication so I am going to try ween my way off the medication.

Have you gone natural for you depression and Insomnia?
If so what natural products did you use and was it successful?
How long would you have to take the product/products for?
Other information: I also have anixity as well.

St. johns wort worked for me for the depression. You can pick this up at any drug store. Try working out for the insomnia. Usually if you work out 3 times per wk your body will allow you to go to sleep easier.

Karl Deisseroth is pioneering bold new treatments for depression and other psychiatric diseases. By sending pulses of light into the brain, Deisseroth can control neural activity with remarkable precision. In this short talk, Deisseroth gives an thoughtful and awe-inspiring overview of his Stanford University lab’s groundbreaking research in “optogenetics”.

Prof. Karl Deisseroth’s website:

http://www.stanford.edu/group/dlab/

Stanford University:

http://www.stanford.edu/

Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford

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Obesity in today’s youth can’t solely be attributed to overeating and lack of exercise.

It’s important we understand that excessive weight gain can be influenced by heredity and familial behavior. Even Psych 101 tells us overeating can be a behavioral problem. In a reputable piece published

by Medical News Today, doctors from the University of Adelaide linked obesity directly with depression. Specifically, Dr. Evan Atlantis goes on to state “Although the topic is largely unexplored, several psychosocial, lifestyle and physiological factors may be involved in the complex inter-relationship between obesity and mental illness…” Subsequent feelings of low self esteem, low self worth, and guilt often contribute greatly to a person’s every day eating habits. Dr. Atlantis goes on with stating “Obesity may constitute a chronic stressful state, which in turn can cause significant physiological dysfunction. Such dysfunction would then predispose individuals to depressed mood and associated symptoms.” Ultimately, this dysfunction would activate the endocannabinoid system, which in turn, increases appetite and may all together alleviate depression.

Some of the most comment causes of obesity in the world today are:

• Diet
• Lifestyle
• Metabolism
• Genetics/Heredity
• Emotions
• Lack of Sleep
• Medications
• Diseases

This domino affect allows many people to dig themselves holes; leading to weight gain and depression. It’s not an easy task to eliminate excessive fat due to depressive symptoms.  Concurrently, the person finds him/herself having to overcome depression AND lose weight.  As challenging as a task this may sound, people still have options.

This condition that already produces several health problems that cause many to seek help via weight-loss procedures from centers like MetropolitanMD (Chicago liposuction and cosmetic surgery center that employs some of the best plastic surgeons Chicago has to offer). However, before consulting with a surgeon, individuals should look to natural weight loss practices, such as exercise and diet. Instinctively enough, those who suffer from depressive systems tend to be inactive, which in turn leads to weight problems. It’s important to remember to stay as active as possible; this includes more than simply going for a run four days a week. Engaging in every day conversation with friends, family, and coworkers is great way to avoid depression. This would fall directly under lifestyle, but can directly affect one’s mood.

Mood swings are common for those suffering with depression and can be caused by a lack of communication and relationships with others. Remember, the easiest way to stay healthy is to surround one’s self with healthy people, subsequently creating a much healthier environment to live in. Behavioral traits have a tendency to spread like wildfire within a group, so it’s greatly important to remove yourself from an unhealthy situation. It’s equally important to pay close attention to any type of medication that you may be on; side effects could potentially lead to disease, lack of sleep or a sudden change

in diet. Moreover, this could all lead to an increase in weight.

Emotional stability is important in any person’s life, and will directly affect their lifestyle. Combined with the above, this has the potential to be a lethal underlying cause for obesity. It’s quite easy to notice the correlation amongst the causes/symptoms of depression and obesity. The best way to avoid this growing epidemic is to take preventative action. Remember to stay healthy and help promote healthy habits by influencing others to do the same.

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Can both be treated by anti-depressants or is the depression caused by hypothyroidism treated by an adjustment to thyroid medication. I’m curious about the connection.

Usually they will adjust the thyroid medication. There’s a difference in what part of the brain passages are affected, and the majopr difference is cause– clinical depression is caused by an imbalance of dopamine in the brain, thyroid depression may also involve imbalance of dopamine but the imbalance is caused by the thyroid condition.