Tag: Depression

Alopecia affects millions of people around the world. Despite this, there is very little education on the matter. And although lot of us still...

Antidepressants can help people with depression regain control over their lives but it is important to be aware of their side effects. The most common ones include weight gain, nausea, sexual dysfunction, dryness of mouth, and blurred vision. Sleep disturbances, suicidal tendencies and problems like serotonin syndrome and tachyphylaxis are also possibilities.

“You have cancer.” These three words turn a person’s life upside down. Nothing can prepare us to deal with a condition like this. Cancer...

People tend to view mental and physical health as two separate entities but in reality, the two are more closely related than we think....

While anger is a completely normal human emotion, reacting angrily to even the slightest of triggers can be a sign of depression. A perpetual state of anger can cause depression, though the reverse can also be true. Because this can get worse over time, it's best to find ways to curb not just one's anger but also the anxiety that often triggers the anger in the first place.

Painful ejaculation or disorgasmia happens when the testicles contract to push the semen out through the urethra and out through the penis. The pain...

Depression is a debilitating condition that can really bring a person’s life to a halt. It can disrupt much more than a person’s social...

Depression is a complex problem affecting millions, ever year. Taking antidepressants may be an effective method of relieving symptoms of depression quickly. Therapy should be considered to find the root cause of the issue and address that before taking medications. There are natural supplements such as omega-3 fish oil, vitamin D, probiotics, vitamin B12, tryptophan and 5-HTP, and L-Theanine which support the body, mind, and spirit in a very safe way.

Protecting your skin from excess sun exposure is as important as getting sufficient vitamin D from it. Vitamin D is essential for keeping your bones strong, preventing cancer, aiding weight loss, and protecting you from heart disease. Not getting enough sunlight can increase the risk of depression and negatively affect your overall health. 15-30 minutes of exposure to sunlight will help you get the required vitamin D. It can also be obtained from eggs, tuna, and mushrooms.

Now that the holiday season is upon us, it's important that we prevent holiday or seasonal depression. Avoiding the family drama, not setting unrealistic expectations, and pampering yourself are some ways to keep the gloom away. It's essential that you don't have too much on your plate, so it's okay to say "no" to people. Also, if you're single during this time of the year, don't feel bitter about it and don't dread the mistletoe!

Feeling sorry for oneself all the time, regardless of what situation one is in is what describes self-pity. Self-pity is the worst place for...

Depression is a silent thief that comes without any sound and robs us of our peace. This debilitating condition affects more than 350 million...

Good, healthy food is the key to healthy living. In fact, there is nothing in the world that food cannot fix completely. Be it...

Polyphagia is extreme, intense hunger and can be due to multiple reasons. Some of the conditions that trigger polyphagia worsen due to certain factors, such as not eating on time, overproduction of the thyroid hormone, and anxiety, stress, or depression. Read on to know how to recognize the symptoms of various triggers of polyphagia and consult a doctor on time.

Depression is an illness and like all illnesses, it comes with some symptoms and effects. It is way more prevalent in our society than...