symptoms of depression
symptoms of depression:
Up To Date symptoms of depression Information From Around The Web
symptoms of depression on Video:
[CaRP] XML error: EntityRef: expecting ';' at line 6 - This appears to be an HTML webpage, not a feed.
symptoms of depression Books
The Thyroid Solution: The Doctor-Developed, Clinically Proven Plan to Diagnos...
by Ridha Arem
Amazon Price:
by Theodore C. Friedman, Winnie Yu
Amazon Price: $10.17
Customer Review: Having thyroid problems for over 12 years and having read every book ever published on thyroid disease, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. What I found was the best book there is on thyroid problems! Not only was it an easy read (finished it in one sitting), it was full of useful information from both a clinical doctor and reseach doctor's point of view (Dr. Friedman is both). I have since thrown away all my other thyroid books and this book is the only reference I use. I recommend this book to everyone with thyroid problems and their friends and family to help anyone understand this complex and debilitating health epidemic.
by Wes Burgess
Amazon Price: $10.17
Customer Review: For twenty years, Dr. Wes Burgess has been writing down all the questions asked by his bipolar patients. In this book he thoughtfully answers each question, providing a safe friendly environment for the reader.
What I appreciated most about this book was all the information I had never read in other books on bipolar disorder. I had no idea that left untreated, this disorder can grow worse as you age. This is enough of a reason to convince anyone to keep taking their medication. Stopping medications seems to be an issue that the author addresses numerous times because uncontrolled manic episodes can make the disease worse. It was interesting to realize that it is high levels of adrenaline that cause manic symptoms.
Suicide is also dealt with in this book. Thirty percent of individuals with bipolar disorder will attempt to kill themselves. Some of the other symptoms include: insomnia, intrusive thoughts, rapid speech, memory problems, obsessions, hypersomnia (sleeping during the day), spending sprees, hypersexuality, anxious depression, fatigue, anxiety, social isolation, fear, panic, paranoia and auditory hallucinations.
Left untreated or treated with the wrong medications this disease gets worse over time. The author talks about medications he prescribes and gives detailed information about each one. He mentions Geodon and Ativan as well as numerous other medications that work for bipolar disorder.
You may also want to read: New Hope For People With Bipolar Disorder Revised 2nd Edition: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions
~The Rebecca Review
by FrankMD Minirth, PaulMD Meier
Amazon Price: $10.19
Customer Review: A truly wonderful, enlightening book. These guys are right on target. An even better more in-depth book by Meier is "Blue Genes", a must-read also. Thank you for the way you blend God's Word with psychiatry. --Al Fike, Dallas, TX.
by C. Alec Pollard, Elke Zuercher-White
Amazon Price: $17.95
Customer Review: Some quick thoughts between classes on the book "The Agoraphobia Workbook" (by Pollard and Zuercher-White). Note: I'd recommend buying it new or like new--as a previous owner MAY have written in it.
I've had agoraphobia for awhile. I've gotten a degree in psychology, seen therapists, psychiatrists, taken many prescribed drugs (ativan, klonopin, prozac--and now paxil and xanax), tried hypnosis, acupuncture, meditation, and read over 20 books on panic attacks and agoraphobia.
HOWEVER, this is the first book that really appreciates the significance of internal symptoms (feared sensations) and the fear of symptom attacks (anticipatory fear). Other books mention anticipatory anxiety and catastrophizing and so on, but NONE address it this well.
This book also thoroughly explains WHY my agoraphobia HASN'T gone away even though I KNOW it's irrational and then describes how to beat it by developing structure, finding discipline to follow it (time, motivation and effort) AND doing things that will at times be uncomfortable.
What I have been doing--waiting it out and trying to push on
with back-up--HASN'T WORKED. It's been two years with varied success--ups and downs--but now it's time to get well. Having read so many other panic/agoraphobia books, I wasn't very hopeful; but after 4 chapters I'm convinced that this workbook is MUCH more relevant to my issues than other "panic" books AND much more likely to actually change my behavior.
The book explains the 4 components of agoraphobic fear:
(1) external signals--feared situations/ places/ activities like being far from home, driving over bridges and physical exertion...
(2) internal signals--feared sensations like heart beating fast/ hard, dizziness/ light-headedness/ faint-like feelings and feeling dissociated/ detached/ outside of oneself...which leads to...
(3) symptom attacks--panic, etc., though, like most of us, I've never experienced the actual...
(4) catastrophe I fear (gone insane, permanently lost control, fainted and crashed while driving, lost my job, etc.).
Usually by the time I'm four chapters in, I've begun to realize that the book I'm reading is saying the same thing as all the others, and my sense of hope for a cure slowly dissipates. For whatever reason--clear explanations, alternate foci/ emphasis, etc.--this book is different. I'm reading it and still very hopeful, and even mo...
by Frank Minirth, Paul Meier
Amazon Price: $6.99
Customer Review: An excellent resource for those struggling with codependency and various other psychic illnesses. The book is written by Christians with a Biblical perspective, which is awesome for those who want to read a recovery book that emphasizes the spiritual approach to health and wholeness.
by Tom Wootton
Amazon Price: $15.16
Customer Review: This book is suspiciously similar to Mr Wootton's earlier self proclaimed "revolutionary" self published work The Bipolar Advantage. We can perhaps anticipate that Wootton's next effort will be "The Schizophrenic Advantage." While introspection and an acceptance of suffering are both valuable traits it seems unlikely that Wootton has much insight in these areas, as can be confirmed if you scan the the online content here at Amazon.
The obvious downside of depression is the paralysis and inability to function or enjoy life that characterizes full clincal depression and the risk of suicide. These are the obvious reasons that Prozac and its ilk are such widely used medications for depression. For an eloquent personal account of depression I recommend William Styron's Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness. For a more thougtful analysis of the virtues of appropriate sadness you should consider The Loss of Sadness: How Psychiatry Transformed Normal Sorrow into Depressive Disorder.
The most helpful review of "Bipolar Advantage" (rated helpful by 76 readers) completely trashed it. Thanks Hieronymo!! Perhaps "The Depression Advantage" was written when Wootton was in a more introspective or depressive mood and perhaps Wootton has learned to write since his earlier effort. I suggest that if you scan the online content you will find the prose flat and the ideas trite. Curiously, other reviewers find it helpful.
by Maria M. Meyer, Mary Mittelman, Cynthia Epstein, Paula Derr
Amazon Price: $18.96
Customer Review: Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (7/08)
This is an exceptional book that gives the reader tips on how to care for family members with Alzheimer's Disease. Each chapter discusses some behaviors caregivers might encounter along with tips on how to make the home safe.
The goal of the book is to help family members with Alzheimer's to stay at home for as long as they can before having to go into a nursing home. The chapter on reducing frustration for family members was very interesting and informative. Ideas on how to reduce this frustration included information on noise levels, changing of furniture and daily routines. The author also gave resources on how to look for nursing homes, what one needed to do to prepare the family member for the move and addressing end-of-life issues.
"The Comfort of Home for Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for Caregivers" would be a wonderful resource to have; it was easy to read and the suggestions were very helpful.
by D.M. Dunkley, C.M. Grilo
Amazon Price: $7.95
Happiness is a Choice: A Manual on the Symptoms, Causes, and Cures of Depression
by Frank B. Minirth, Paul D. Meier
Amazon Price:
Customer Review: In my opinion, Minirth and Meier have written a helpful book on helping people deal with depression. While the authors certainly allow for heredity and other factors as causes of depression, the main focus is for the reader to take responsibility for his/her own life.
The book is divided into 3 major sections:
1. WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
2. WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?
3. HOW CAN ONE OVERCOME DEPRESSION?
I particularly enjoyed reading the last section as it is full of practical suggestions for dealing with and overcoming depression. Although I do not consider myself as someone who struggles with depression, I found the book to be full of practical suggestions to keep me from approaching the brink of depression.
Again, the authors' focus is for the reader to take responsibility for his/her own life rather than to just let circumstances dictate one's response and approach to life.
While not probably the final authority on depression, the book is still a helpful aid to fighting depression. While the authors are Christians, anyone, non-Christians included, will benefit from the suggestions.
Read and enjoy. Recommended.
symptoms of depression Related News Entries:
Exploring the health concerns of people taking methadone - Nursing Times
Exploring the health concerns of people taking methadone
Nursing Times, UK - 7 hours ago
... closely to five of the nine symptoms of depression listed in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual IV (DSM-IV) (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). ...
Low Vitamin D May Cause Depression - Stop Aging Now
Low Vitamin D May Cause Depression
Stop Aging Now, DC - 4 hours ago
More specifically, poor vitamin D consumption can cause an increase in serum parathyroid levels, which are frequently accompanied by symptoms of depression. ...
Brain dysfunction tied to fibromyalgia - MSNBC
Brain dysfunction tied to fibromyalgia
MSNBC - 5 hours ago
All study participants also underwent assessments of sleep patterns, cognitive function, and symptoms of depression. The number of tender points on the body ...
Developing a New Antidepressant - PsychCentral.com
Developing a New Antidepressant
PsychCentral.com, MA - 11 hours ago
... the hope that CRF1 antagonists might play a role in the treatment of antidepressant-resistant symptoms of depression or posttraumatic stress disorder. ...
Over 65s not being treated for depression 'because of ageism ... - Telegraph....
Daily Mail
Over 65s not being treated for depression 'because of ageism ...
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Aug 11, 2008
"Without a major change in policy and practice, there will be 3.5 million older people in the UK with symptoms of depression by 2021. ...
Depressed over-65s 'denied help' Independent
Elderly 'denied' depression help The Press Association
all 9 news articles
HEALTH MATTERS: Asian Indians at greater risk for heart disease ... - Packet ...
HEALTH MATTERS: Asian Indians at greater risk for heart disease ...
Packet Online, NJ - Aug 26, 2008
Signs and symptoms of depression vary greatly from person to person but may include loss of interest in normal activities; feeling sad or down; ...
What Are The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of Depression? - ABC News
What Are The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of Depression?
ABC News - Aug 7, 2008
Answer: The most common signs and symptoms of depression are sad mood, inability to experience pleasure, problems with sleep either sleeping too much or not ...
Antidepressants Need New Nerve Cells to be Effective - innovations report
Antidepressants Need New Nerve Cells to be Effective
innovations report, Germany - 13 hours ago
Exercise, which can also relieve the symptoms of depression, stimulates the generation of new nerve cells in the same area. ?We would never claim that what ...
B Vitamins, Folic Acid Do Not Reduce Depression Incidence, Severity - Medscap...
B Vitamins, Folic Acid Do Not Reduce Depression Incidence, Severity
Medscape (subscription) - Aug 25, 2008
Describe the effect of vitamin B supplementation on symptoms of depression in elderly men. Describe the effect of vitamin B supplementation on the ...
Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns - U.S. News & World Report
Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
U.S. News & World Report, DC - Aug 28, 2008
Caregivers also had more variable sleep from night-to-night, reported lower sleep quality, more daytime sleepiness, and more symptoms of depression. ...
symptoms of depression Related Blog Entries:
Factors and Symptoms of Depression
by unknown
Depression is described as the sad or irritable behavior of the individual that has greater intensity and duration. It is a common illness, but is very serious and common among the people.
Men and Depression - The Hidden Truth
by KSV
Men can really fight. Sometimes it is for smaller reasons, such as boredom or age. Other times it is things like feeling unfulfilled at work, addressing not realize childhood dreams, or money matters. symptoms of depression ...
Be On The Lookout For These Symptoms Of Depression
by admin
Of course, an external event does not have to trigger the symptoms of depression. This is what makes depression difficult for both patients and their families to understand. These families definitely tend to suffer right alongside of ...
Symptoms Of Depression Self-Help
by editor
Fight Depression Although those suffering from depression may be in no state to control their behaviour so that they can recover faster, there are certain steps family and friends can take to help the patient cope better with symptoms ...
Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
by Megan
Overnight stays with person with dementia led to daytime tiredness, symptoms of depression. (HealthDay News) ? Older adults who live with and provide direct care during the night for someone with dementia have significantly worse sleep ...
How Signs Of Depression Is Treated
by editor
Treating Depression Major depression can be a deadly illness but fortunately, for the most part, symptoms of depression can be treated and sufferers can return to their normal daily routine with successful treatment. ...
Patients With Terminal Cancer Can Beat Depression
by admin
The review comprised results from six randomized controlled trials, including 517 patients - all with incurable cancer and symptoms of depression. The treatments were primarily supportive expressive group therapies, in which patients ...
Who Gets Depression?
by editor
Signs of depression are found across all age groups, with an estimated 15 million American adults suffering from it but only about one third receive some form of treatment or help for depression. Some differences in symptoms of ...
Symptoms of Depression
by anu
Author Anita Symptoms: The symptoms that help identify depression include: 1) Constant feelings of sadness, irritability. 2) Feeling exhausted most of the time, despite lack of activity. 3) Decreased interest social activities. ...