Tag: combating depression
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10 Hidden Symptoms of Depression That Most People Ignore
Depression can strike children, teens, men, and women alike at any time. Upward of 17 million people in the US will experience some form of a depressive state or disorder in their lifetime. (1) Depressive disorders can be tricky though. Feelings of emptiness and sadness are common at certain times in our lives. At what point…
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7 Things Nobody Told Me About Depression (That I Wish I Had Known)
It’s the disease that’s in the news almost daily. Almost everyone in the country knows someone or has been affected by it and doctors have no known cure. This scary proposition sounds right out of a horror film but it’s all too real. Depression is an all too common disease that affects over 300 million people around…
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4 Proven Supplements to Manage Depression (That People Often Ignore)
Depression is defined by The National Institute of Mental Health as, “a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.” Symptoms associated with depression are numerous and include: Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood Feelings of hopelessness or…
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10 Sabotaging Thoughts Your Mind is Trying to Tell You
Our mind is designed to protect us. It is good at painting the picture it thinks we want to see, not knowing if that is helpful or harmful. While painting the picture, the mind comes up with all sorts of thoughts designed to give us an out. It is up to you to decide how…