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Dealing with Depression: Self-Help & Coping Tips to Overcome Depression

Dealing with Depression: Self-Help & Coping Tips to Overcome Depression
The road to depression recovery Recovering from depression requires action, but taking action when you’re depressed is hard. In fact, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like going for a walk or spending time with friends, can be exhausting. It’s the Catch-22 of depression recovery: The things that help the most are the things that are the most difficult to do. Start small and stay focused The key to depression recovery is to start with a few small goals and slowly build from there. Take things one day at a time and reward yourself for each accomplishment. Depression self-help tip 1: Cultivate supportive relationships Getting the support you need plays a big role in lifting the fog of depression and keeping it away. The thought of reaching out to even close family members and friends can seem overwhelming. Turn to trusted friends and family members. 10 tips for reaching out and building relationships Talk to one person about your feelings. Think outside yourself.

10 Simple Ways To Overcome Depression and Sadness We’ve all been upset. Sadness is a totally natural emotional response to certain environmental stimuli. Most of us have support, or systems in place to overcome sadness, reach balance, and go on to be happy as quickly as possible. There are two groups of people that have prolonged sadness, or depression. One group consists of those that have a severe chemical imbalance, which requires a doctor, and possibly medication to treat. Rather, this is directed to the people in a funk or seem stuck in a rut, those that lack the tools, know-how, and support systems to bounce them back. In my opinion, and I’m no doctor (BA, Psychology; MS, Biomedical Science), the latter group of people are wise to seek natural treatments instead of simply medicating the symptoms. Set Goals Something special happens the moment the paper meets the pen and we write down our goals. So what do you think?

The Benjamin Franklin Effect The Misconception: You do nice things for the people you like and bad things to the people you hate. The Truth: You grow to like people for whom you do nice things and hate people you harm. Benjamin Franklin knew how to deal with haters. Born in 1706 as the eighth of 17 children to a Massachusetts soap and candlestick maker, the chances Benjamin would go on to become a gentleman, scholar, scientist, statesman, musician, author, publisher and all-around general bad-ass were astronomically low, yet he did just that and more because he was a master of the game of personal politics. Like many people full of drive and intelligence born into a low station, Franklin developed strong people skills and social powers. All else denied, the analytical mind will pick apart behavior, and Franklin became adroit at human relations. Franklin’s prospects were dim. At 17, Franklin left Boston and started his own printing business In Philadelphia. What exactly happened here? Let’s start with your attitudes.

6 Practical and Powerful Ways to Overcome Depression Editor’s note: This is a guest post from John Van Sickel. One of the byproducts of our sedentary & isolated contemporary life is the growing epidemic of depression. Over 120 million people worldwide are affected by the black dog of depression, as Sir Winston Churchill described it. Chances are you or someone you know will suffer from it in your lifetime. It is truly one of the most devastating of dis-eases (not at ease!) It’s hard to imagine GTD, when just GOB (getting out of bed) seems like a chore. So what can we do? However there are other, natural steps to take that can, over time, be very effective. As an added bonus these are good lifestyle changes that will enhance anyone’s life, depressed or not, and most don’t cost a thing! Studies have shown that primitive people get much more exposure to an active & healthy lifestyle than we do and hence they have no, or very little, depression. Pick one of these and do it for a week. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

50 Kick-Ass Websites You Need to Know About It's time to update the entries in your browser's links toolbar. But with recent estimates putting the size of the internet at well more than 100 million distinct websites, it's getting harder and harder to get a handle on all the great stuff that's out there. That's why we've compiled this list. And unlike some lists you may have seen, which try to name the very "best" websites, but end up just telling you a lot of stuff you already know, we've chosen instead to highlight 50 of our favorite sites that fly under most people's radar. Think of it as the Maximum PC blog roll (remember those?). You might have heard of some of these sites, but we'll bet you haven't heard of all them. Demoscene.tv See What Can Be Done with 4 Kilobytes If you’re any kind of nerd at all, you probably know about the demoscene, where talented programmers create complex videos rendered in real-time, stored in incredibly small files. lite.Facebook.com Clutter-Free Social Networking You can admit it. Soyouwanna.com

Effective natural treatments for depression - no antidepressants You are here: Home › Natural treatments for depression You stay in control of your own recovery with proven natural or alternative treatments for depression. There are no nasty side-effects from these treatments. It may be that you feel your depression is in part due to relationship problems. Important: please seek help from a doctor or mental health professional right now if you are feeling suicidal at this moment. What you need to know about prescribed antidepressants Watch/listen to find out why you really want to use natural treatments for depression rather than take the 'happy pills' your doctor might prescribe. How to overcome depression without medication The great of advantage of using natural treatments for depression is that you make your own choices. Taking prescribed antidepressants often contributes to you feeling out of control. Unfortunately prescribed antidepressants are also more likely to increase your chances of suffering further episodes of depression. Related articles

PICTURE JOKES » Just some advice :) First post, 3 years in the lurking. This is me and my Papa (grandpa) He went on a trip last Friday… … and returned on Sunday to find his home of 50 years burnt to the ground. He built that home, but had no insurance (the foundation was on lava rocks). He lived there with Granny until she died. My house burnt down 17 years ago. There was nothing left for me, my mother, sister, and brother. The shirt I had on my back… it’s all I have from my childhood. 0stumbleupon New How to beat depression – without drugs Dr Steve Ilardi is slim and enthusiastic, with intense eyes. The clinical psychologist is 4,400 miles away, in Kansas, and we are chatting about his new book via Skype, the online videophone service. "I've spent a lot of time pondering Skype," he says. "On the one hand it provides a degree of social connectedness. Social connectedness is important to Ilardi. Which is why social connectedness forms one-sixth of his "lifestyle based" cure for depression. The programme has one glaring omission: anti-depressant medication. As a respected clinical psychologist and university professor, Ilardi's views are hard to dismiss. Ilardi is convinced that the medical profession's readiness to prescribe anti-depression medication is obscuring an important debate. The answer, he suggests, lies in our lifestyle. Our environment may have evolved rapidly but our physical evolution hasn't kept up. To counteract this Ilardi focuses on the aspects of a primitive lifestyle that militate against depression.

How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!) Wise Bread Picks For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place. My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small entourage (weighing less than 45 pounds in total) comes with me as I wander around the world, sometimes quickly, but mostly slowly. In 2011 alone, I traversed 13 countries and over 45,360 miles. What if I told you it wasn't? Believe it. How to Keep Your Travel Costs Low Of course, I could travel for way more than $17,000/year. Here are a few of my secrets. Don't Pay for Accommodations In the entire year of 2011, I paid $173 for accommodation. Work-Trade/Volunteer There are lots of creative opportunities to work in trade for your accommodation (and sometimes food) and enjoy a more immersive travel experience. Hospitality Exchange House/Pet-Sitting Travel Slowly

Download 3 mind power mp3s for free in the Sound Transformation kit What are chakras? 'Chakra is a sanskrit word, and it means wheel, or vortex, because that's what it looks like. Each chakra is like a solid ball of energy interpenetrating the physical body, in the same way that a magnetic field can interpenetrate the physical body. The chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness The chakras are more dense than the auras, but not as dense as the physical body. Your consciousness, your experience of being, represents everything it is possible for you to experience. Thus, the chakras represent not only particular parts of your physical body, but also particular parts of your consciousness... When there is tension in a particular part of your consciousness, and therefore in the chakra associated with that part of your consciousness, the tension is detected by the nerves of the plexus associated with that chakra, and communicated to the parts of the body controlled by that plexus.

Reiki – Energy Healing « ProjectInnerPeace.org What is Reiki?! Reiki is one of the Eastern healing modalities used for relaxation, stress-relief, and to stimulate your body’s ability to heal itself. Originally from ancient Tibet, and re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan in the late 1800′s. Let’s first define the word “Reiki” itself. The word is actually two: Rei (pronounced “ray”) and ki (pronounced “key”). You have undoubtedly heard of “chi”, which is the Chinese word meaning “life force energy”; Chi is what acupuncture physicians work with when doing their healing work. Rei translates to “spiritually guided”, meaning something that is guided or directed by a higher power, your own higher self, etc. Many of the energy healing techniques such as Reiki and acupuncture are based on the belief that our illnesses begin first as a disruption to our chi or ki or life force energy. Often, when we have aches and pains or become ill, we find medicines or methods to relieve the symptoms. The Gong and Reiki also work very nicely together!

What is a Chakra? « ProjectInnerPeace.org You will normally hear of the “7 main chakras” (or sometimes 8 main chakras) referred to when researching Chakras. The body (and beyond) actually has thousands of chakras which are energy centers that allow you exchange energy with the world around you. Pronounce the “Ch” of this word as you would say “chalk” or “chocolate”. Here is a great Chakra Chart that gives some of the basic characteristics of each of the 7 main Chakras. If you are having pain or health issues in a certain area of your body, look to see which chakra it corresponds to! For example, if you are having physical issues in the area of the Throat chakra, you can ask yourself ”Am I unable to express my creativity? Note that the “Root Chakra” is also called the first chakra, and is always depicted at the bottom of the group, to coincide with its location on the body. This image shows how the chakras extend outward from our physical bodies. See how Reiki and the Gong work with your chakras!

42 Ways the Body Responds to Rebounding 42 Ways the Body Responds to ReboundingBy Dr. Morton Walker and Albert E. Carter The study of the human body is fairly interesting. The moment it becomes no less than amazing is when we understand what happens as the body is placed under the demands of movement and resistance we call exercise. Rebounding is an effective exercise that reduces your body fat; firms your arms, legs, thighs, abdomen, and hips; increases your agility; strengthens your muscles overall; provides an aerobic effect for your cardiopulmonary systems; rejuvenates your body when it's tired, and generally puts you in a state of mental and physical wellness. People who rebound find they are able to work longer, sleep better, and feel less tense and nervous.

Solar Plexus Chakra Healing for Beginners - Our Intro Guide to the 3rd Chakra, the Solar Plexus Chakra The 3rd Chakra, the Solar Plexus Chakra, represents our ability to be confident and in control of our lives. Here's what you need to know about Solar Plexus Chakra healing: Location of our Solar Plexus Chakra: Upper abdomen in the stomach area. Emotional issues affecting our Solar Plexus Chakra: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem. Color: Yellow Healing Exercises: Kundalini Yoga, Boat Pose (image above)Dancing. Healing Foods: Yellow colored foods (corn)Grains and fiber (granola, whole wheat bread)Teas (peppermint, chamomile tea)

Root Chakra Healing for Beginners - Our Intro Guide to the 1st Chakra, the Root Chakra The 1st Chakra, the Root Chakra, represents our foundation and is all about feeling grounded and secure. Here's the quick skinny on what you need to know about Root Chakra healing: Location of our Root Chakra: Base of spine in tailbone area. Emotional issues affecting our Root Chakra: Survival issues such as money and food. Color: Red Healing Exercises: Stomping your bare feet on the ground. Healing Foods: Red colored foods (apples and beets)Hot spices (Red cayenne peppers and Tabasco sauce)Vegetables from the ground (potatoes and carrots)Animal proteins (red meat and eggs)

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