March 15th 2010 Posted at health and nutrition
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In today’s fast paced and hectic world depression has become a common disorder. Today, more than 50% of world population is suffering from depression, data suggests that the intensity of depression might vary with variables like age and gender, but more or less people between the age of 18-60 have symptoms of depression.
But luckily if one applies him mind in overcoming depression it can easily be fought with. As of now there are various treatments and medications available to overcome depression. One can choose from a large number of treatments and select the one that best suits them. One can classify depression as a recurrent illness.
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March 15th 2010 Posted at health and nutrition, healthy minds
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Depression is the lack of positive thinking or loss of hopefulness. And unfortunately, because of the stigma that still exists concerning depression and its many forms like mental illness, many people who need help do not seek it. Even though there is very clear scientific data that indicates irrefutably that a physical connection exists with most mental disorders, many people still stigmatize others because they stupidly hold on to the misguided beliefs of yesteryear that people with mental disorders are weak or just lack will power.
One study by the National Institute for Healthcare Research indicates that divorced people are three times as likely to die by suicide as people who are married. Thus, if you are going through a divorce, you need to get a strong support network in place. And get into therapy, whether you think you need to or not. Be proactive. It is extremely common for people to become depressed over a divorce, and untreated depression is the number one cause for suicide. Thus, a divorce can significantly increase a person’s risk for suicide.
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