When it comes to depression, things may not seem the way they once were. Little things that once made a person happy might not bring any joy anymore. In others depression might show different signs, but there are certainly some telltale signs of depression you can watch for.

When you have determined that there is depression present, you don't need to instantly go for pharmaceutical pills that can harm your body. There are some natural methods and alternative therapies available to...

"All cruelty springs from weakness"  (Seneca, 4BC-AD65)

The recent death of Phoebe Prince, the 15-year-old Massachusetts girl who hanged herself after being harassed by a group of students in her school, puts a spotlight on bullying among teenagers.  And there have been other notable child, teen and young adult cases, on and off the Internet (i.e. cyber-taunting on Face book), that come to mind when we think of bullies.  However, it isn't just...

It is not easy to handle depression. You will find it difficult to get up in the morning and get off your bed. You won't feel like going to work. You don't want to socialize with people or smile at them. You will feel lonely and frustrated.

The first thing you should do is observe the symptoms of depression and how long you have been experiencing them. All of us might go through such feelings some time or the other. When it is not so frequent, we can ignore it. But when these...

In my opinion, knowledge and an informed opinion is essential and necessary to fight and cure anxiety disorders, OCD, depression and phobia's. If you think about it, we can not cope what we do not know, right?
So, I am not going to waste your time pointing out symptoms, triggers, etc., because that is something that we can easily research. You just have to search in google and your able to find a lot of information. But i know that it is extremely necessary to emphasize the urge to...

Is it your lot in life to be the bullet or the target? I think the analogy is quite fitting in the realm of business or life for that matter. I considered examining this a little further after looking at a few people who have become very successful in life in the face of adversities. I have asked myself and others why, what gave that person the ability to succeed instead of deciding to give up?

Heredity versus environment has been a lifelong debate since biology class in...

Being pregnant is one of the most beautiful things, but not when you are suffering from panic and anxiety attacks. Suffering from anxiety and panic attacks is actually quite common for a lot of pregnant women. It is a very exciting time for a mother-to-be, however at the same time, it can be a time of uncertainties and wondering about what is to come. Fear and worry can also creep into a lot of women's minds and spoil their journey and bonding with their unborn babies.

With all...

Chest pains are one of the physical symptoms of panic attacks. You will find that it is difficult to breathe and your chest will tighten and constrict. It may feel like there is something that is preventing your throat from being able to swallow, and it is painful, uncomfortable and scary.

I am here to tell you that if you are experiencing a pain in your chest as a result of the anxiety, you are going to be fine. It is not a heart attack, and you will live. I know that it is not...

Continuity of therapy is a vital component of quality care for people with serious mental illnesses and must be given more attention by consumers themselves, family members, advocates, providers, administrators, and researchers alike. At the moment, there is an important opportunity to develop a national consensus statement on the principles and practice standards that should form the basis of a continuum of therapy designed to provide realistic assurance that consumers can access vital...

Prescription drugs aren't certainly great for you even though they're prescribed by a doctor. All drugs have unwanted effects, and sleeplessness prescription is one of them. You ought to think concerning the short phrase and lengthy phrase outcomes if taking sleeplessness prescription. Some doctors will explain you concerning the unwanted effects of sleeplessness prescription when they prescribe them, although others don't do the exact same thing. They even may not know. Do they truly...

Shyness has been looked down upon in our culture. To be shy is equivalent to being publicly incapacitated. But is it true that all shy people suffer from social anxiety? The answer is simply no. Some people are withdrawn and "shy" by nature, others, however, experience anxiety in social situations. The latter group definitely benefit from reducing their shyness and consequently their social anxiety.

Most shy people have trouble networking. Nowadays, this could be...