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Each week I scan Google News Feeds to pick up interesting and relevant articles on depression, I am going to try and and pass on some more info now. This was quite a fascinating read, it got me pondering about how so many people can blur the distinction between depression and dementia. According to this article depression can masquerade as dementia, called pseudo dementia, the symptoms. Depression is very common for people with dementia.

Guess what is touted as one of the best way to prevent depression or dementia for that matter: READ MORE

Abraham Lincoln: A genuine titan in world history much admired for the noble, courageous leadership, so revered he gets to sit so proudly when memoralised in statue. Abe battled the black dog and battled it big time, living in an era before mental health was widely discussed and treated read how this amazing man lent on faith and the Bible to get him through some sore times with faith, vision and optimism.

Humility and a determined never-say-die and can-do attitude mark this man above so many, his story is one that inspires and motivates, it’s easy to think influential figures like him enjoy a straightforward path to greatness, what makes his story so real so the fact it’s punctuat READ MORE

Stumbled upon this  on Youtube and believe it perfectly captures common experiences and symptoms of someone suffering major depression. While this video doesn’t go into ways of beating and treating depression, well not at length at any rate, getting identification of the stages is important.

1. Crying Andy describes continual and excessive crying.

2 Inability to cope with daily tasks.

3. Getting out of bed was a nightmare, was “murder”.

4 Vivid, frantic dreams.

5.Waking up tired, the dreams and inability to properly rest took a toll on him.

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It’s downright scary: More than 20 million Americans can expect to suffer from depression in the coming year. But you don’t have to be one of them if you’re alert to the events and situations that can turn the blues into something more serious. Here, the 10 most common depression triggers — and what to do to prevent them from dragging you down.

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I learned a lot of things from my mom but how to be happy  was not one of them.

I had to figure that one out on my own and it was not easy. You would think that happiness is instinctual and that it would come naturally. Not for me.

Generations of Depression: “Hey, Mom. I’m Finally Happy.” | Depression on My Mind.

Study coordinates depression treatment with disease care – latimes.com. Patients with heart disease or diabetes who suffer from depression as well are notoriously difficult to treat: They have more severe complications and a higher mortality rate than patients who aren’t READ MORE

From previous podcast: exercise-depression” target=”_blank”>exercise and depression:

Listen up folks, this cannot be underestimated, exercise is, and will always be in my opinion, one of the most EFFECTIVE ways at beating depression. This podcast will be looking at why this is the case.

The 5 main points which are explained. Exercise helps

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Back from the Brink

Background from Back from the Brink:
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One of the most painful things when working and watching people battle chronic depression is seeing them trying to think themselves out of the depression, not realising that his type of mindset often got them into and is keeping them in the depression in the first place.

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My name is Harpreet and I thought I would get in touch to tell you my story regarding my recovery from depression.

I was diagnosed with Depression at the age of 24 at a time when I was at Law School and was striving to get the job of my dreams in the City. It was at this already strained time that my family life also became quite rocky and I finally went to see my GP at the insistence o READ MORE

Two giants in world history whose shadow still looms over the era we live in, both widely respected as politicians, strategists, and as two mighty men whose resolute character, commitment and integrity continue to set great examples for many. Both men had excruciating battles with depression which they experienced deeply and regularly throughout their high profile careers.

We continue to investigate how some very famous and influential figures beat depression. Remember when we say beat we don’t necessarily mean getting rid of the depression altogether, it means not allowing it to severely impair functioning, relationships and happiness. It’s important to note that depression for many does come back and bite but for many who effectively build coping strategies it READ MORE

Being smart is always crucial to beating depression and way critical of being smart is being of susceptibilities to depression in all different domains of life. Personal, psychological, social, and…professional. Certain types of of job have proven connections to depression and it is wise to consider why this and and if your in one of these profession to take extra care and ensuring you guard yourself against the chances of suffering depression. Often really making sure your self care and personal life is carefully balances is a critical part in staving off the wretched blac READ MORE

How I Beat Depression is in the middle of the famous people who have beaten depression season. It’s often quite surprising to find so many famous and influential figures going through and experiencing depression. Surprising and not so surprising. For many successfully overcoming depression is the impetus to live a very fulfilled life. Over the next few weeks this idea will be teased out further, the idea that depression is often the catalyst for accomplishing READ MORE

One of the most important discoveries of the 20th Century acknowledging the powerful and influential factor in everyone’s life: self-image. Self-image determines action. If we see ourselves as a a victim we’ll be victimised, if we see ourselves as a failure we will fail, if we see ourselves as dumb we will under-perform. And when the self-fulfilling prophecy comes to pass it is paradoxically welcomed as READ MORE

This is the story of the greatest miracle ever. Why is it the greatest miracle ever? Because it is the story of how God broke into my pitiful excuse for a life. It seems like a lifetime ago: fifteen years to the day. I was working at a major record company. Hopelessly locked into a lifestyle of self-abuse, I had a huge Appetite for Destruction, appropriately enough the title of the huge-selling Guns ‘n’ Ros READ MORE

Growing up as the youngest of five girls you could say that I always felt left out.  My father left when I was 9 leaving my mother to bring us up alone.  She had to hold down three jobs and leave most of the mothering up to my older sisters; they resented me for this and found many ways to show me. They ganged up on me, bullied me and picked on me constantly.  I started feeling lonely, abandoned, insecure and very confused.  Why did dad leave, did I do something wrong?  My mother started drinking most nights and every weekend and we had wild parties at ou READ MORE

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I new about the ‘Black Dog’ comparison quite some time ago, even before I sunk into my deeper depressive episodes about five years ago, it was only though time and with the painful passage of hindsight that I began to truly appreciate how helpful and realistic such a comparison is for people trying to ‘beat’ depression. Please remember ‘beat’ does not mean abolish or eliminate depressive tho READ MORE

Graeme Cowan has been back from the brink. Well and truly.

Raised in a solid, supportive and loving family, Graeme was always a high achiever and a go getter on all levels.  His parents recall  Graeme was a natural born leader, excelling in all endeavors he put his mind to. Although whilst very popular and successful he always grounded himself in community-building and charity events, this thirst to give back weaves a thread through Graeme’s entire narrative. In time Graeme translated his hard drive i READ MORE

I came across a new psychological philosophy term today, it was when I was listening to my usual Podcast All in the Mind, the topic was personal construct psychology. I must admit I was compelled on hearing the central tenets. Like existentialism this orientation leans toward philosophical underpinnings, the therapist aims to avoid imposing opinion and tries to facilitate the patient to discover and realize their own constructs and how they READ MORE

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