These are many emotions we experience in our everyday life. We all have our ups and downs, our “off” days and our “on” days. But if you’re suffering from bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are more severe. Bipolar disorder also know...
Feelings of sadness are normal, appropriate and even necessary during life's setbacks or losses. Or you may feel blue or unhappy for short periods of time without reason or warning, which also is normal and ordinary. A depressive disorder is an illn...
When it comes to the type of person that depression and/or social anxiety disorder affects, no one is ruled out. Age, sex, social class, race...there is no steadfast rule. It is, however, a fact that women are two times more likely to suffer a depre...
According to recent research by researchers, most treatments for depression, including cognitive behavioral therapy, diet and antidepressants aren't enough. The only lasting solution is the oldest of all - a supportive relationship. Antidepressants...
Insomnia is the most common sleep problem reported by adults. Approximately one-half of all adults have occasional sleep problems during the course of any year. Insomnia is characterized by the inability to fall asleep or to maintain sleep, usually...
If you have ever made an effort to quit your nail biting habit, you know just how difficult it can be. Perhaps you have worn gloves or bandages over your fingertips, or tried bitter nail polish. Likely they were successful for a little while, but ul...
For many disorders, bipolar disorder included, there is not just one but many drug treatments available. Here are three of the most popular drug treatments currently being used to treat bipolar disease. Lithium Lithium is commonly known as the first...
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system, translated as the 'Supreme Ultimate Force'. It is basically a physical exercise of slowly flowing movements that focuses the mind, while conditioning the body. It is said about it that one who practices Tai Chi...
Over 10% of Americans are on some type of anti-anxiety drug. The most popular one today is Xanax but diazepam is not very far behind. Many people experience some fear and some anxiety at various times in their lives. Those with anxiety disorders are...
Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. Depression is very common and affects as many as 1 in 8 people in their teen years. Depression affects people of every color, race, economic status, or age. Depression can run in famil...
If you have a teenager, then you should know how to watch out for teen depression, which can be easily discounted by parents as drama, and which can claim the life of your child. Many teenagers display behavior that their parents call "moody", and t...
At one time, doctors believed that the hormones associated with pregnancy were a good protection against depression. In more recent years, however, there has been a growing body of evidence that depression during pregnancy is a serious problem, affe...