http://www.healthzine.org/feed/ http://www.healthzine.org/ Every day new articles and updated info on all your health, beauty and fitness concerns. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:54:09 +0100 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:54:09 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/boredom http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/boredom It is frustrating indeed. When you sit there, looking out the window and there seems to be just..nothing. Nothing to do, and even nothing to think about. And that’s what it basically seems to be all about- nothing. This is boredom, and when it creeps in there isn’t seem to be anything which interests you. You have lost your enthusiasm and zest, everything you do is drudgery. But more than being idle and frustrated, boredom is often accompanied by loneliness and depression. These being perceived as the negative states that they are disconnect us from our positive relationship with ourselves. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:37:48 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/loneliness1 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/loneliness1 Loneliness. Such an unkind word which so many people would rather not know. But the fact is, loneliness is real. It besets anybody, and everybody. When a person feels lonely, he feels isolated. It may be isolation in a physical sense, or otherwise- emotionally or psychologically. A person physically alone and not in the company of others may feel lonely. After all, to be human is to be social. It is an inherent human need to feel a sense of connection to others. Or simply to belong, and furthermore be acknowledged. But a person can be alone without feeling lonely. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:26:43 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/teen-suicide http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/teen-suicide The teenage years can be such a tumultuous phase. It is one where an individual goes through a transition, of inching into the adult world. It is a time of so many “firsts”, not only in pleasant experiences, but also the disheartening and discouraging ones. During times when distressing instances beset a teenager, they can be at a loss about what to do. The impact of the disappointment can be so strong leaving the teenager bewildered. When the teen doesn’t have enough emotional support, a problem could seem devastating to them. A teenager could begin to feel alone and angry, and most of all depressed. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:44:45 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/depressed-teens http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/depressed-teens You’ve been a teenager once and you know how rocky it can be. There are healthy teenagers, yes, but often there seems to be so many issues to deal with during the teenage years. For one thing, peer pressure is very compelling during this stage. What others, especially other teens, would say is very crucial. Teenagers just take it to heart. And so some of them may suppress who they really are and keep up with what others expect of them instead. And then a troubling issue arises- loss of identity or identity crisis. The world is basically like a jungle for teenagers and they can be at a loss. Thu, 29 May 2008 15:15:32 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/pain-and-suffering http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/pain-and-suffering Nobody likes the thought of pain and suffering. Much more so the experience of it. Pain and suffering is akin to agony and torment to some. It is an unpleasant experience to say the least. But whether you like it or not, suffering happens. It’s inherent to living and life is not without it. You can rise above pain and suffering even if they do seem compelling. You may be asking how this is possible. It’s a matter of perception and belief in this case. First you have to think that you are not your body or your physical sense. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:53:10 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/loneliness http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/loneliness Are being in solitude and being lonely the same? When you say “I need some time alone”, what is it that you feel? Is it because you are experiencing dejection and loneliness? Loneliness is actually a state of aching, inner emptiness. Yes, being lonely can be painful. You feel alone and that there seems to be just nobody with you. Being alone is different from being lonely, although they may go together. When you say “I am alone”, it means you’re experiencing physical separation. It has often been said that you can be alone and yet not feel lonely. The sad thing is when in your aloneness, you feel loneliness, too. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:36:03 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/depression-in-men1 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/depression-in-men1 Men may not so much be expressive of their emotions. They are those often expected to be strong and responsible, and for them, there is the pressure to keep up. So when depression in men strikes, those concerned may keep it to themselves. Yes, men can suffer from depression as much as women can. But the thing with depression in men is that sufferers are less likely to seek help. But the sad thing is, depressed men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women. This goes to say that depression in men is a real problem. It should be given much attention in the same manner as other diseases and conditions. Wed, 2 Apr 2008 07:47:03 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/teen-depression1 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/teen-depression1 Teenagers can quite be vulnerable. After all, they're in a stage when peer pressure is influential. They tend to be idealistic, expecting perfection from themselves, from others and the world. They may feel like they have to keep up with so many rules and standards. Until they may fail to keep up, and this could lead to frustration, and eventually teen depression. It is an awkward stage indeed- the teenage years. It is a transition period, and oftentimes a teenager could be at a loss. One primary issue is the search for identity. Such is crucial and this can be a struggle. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:49:56 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/depression-in-men http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/depression-in-men Anybody can be prone to depression. Teen or adult or elderly, men or women. Men and women can be possible victims of depression. But statistics show that there are lesser cases of depression in men. There are lesser men who have been diagnosed and treated for depression. Could it be that men are less susceptible in suffering from the disease? That may not necessarily be so. For one thing, a large percentage of depressed men might not have sought help. Many are well aware of some manly nature which are different from women. For one thing, men are competitive. They would rather not show their weaknesses to other people. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:08:58 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/manic-depression1 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/manic-depression1 It can be indeed akin to a roller coaster ride- the highs and lows of manic depression. Manic depression is a fairly common mental disorder affecting around 5.7 million Americans. Manic depression is a condition in which a person becomes manic or depressed, as the name suggests. Bouts of mania and depression in manic depression or bipolar disorder vary. This is of course depending on the case and nature of the manic depression. It can be frightening- the mood swings of manic depression. It can leave one confused and disoriented having to deal with a variety of emotions which are on the extremes. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:05:49 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/postpartum-depression2 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/postpartum-depression2 A woman usually anticipates having her baby with happiness. After all, having a child can be delightful. It can be what a woman and her husband has long expected. And so the baby is finally there. Seeing her baby is said to be one of a woman’s profound joy. But in some cases it is not. Especially to 16% of women who have just had their babies. The number can even be greater than that. These are the women affected with postpartum depression. Sixteen percent of mothers are reported to suffer from it, but still some cases are left unreported. Wed, 9 Jan 2008 04:37:24 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/teen-depression http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/teen-depression It can be tough parenting a teenager. The teenage years are basically those which can be tumultuous. It can be a stage when you would seem not to know your child anymore. A lot of changes generally go with being a teenager. Changes in every sense. Emotionally, physically, psychologically- name it. The fact is, parents may not be only those who are puzzled with their teenager. Even teenagers themselves can be puzzled about what’s going on in themselves. Teenagers face a lot of perils then as they can be vulnerable. Teen depression is among these perils. Teenagers are in fact susceptible to teen depression as they may face so many issues. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:12:56 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/sadness-and-sorrow http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/sadness-and-sorrow Sadness and sorrow. These words are often regarded by most with dislike. As much as most people don’t like the idea of sadness and sorrow, they are realities that have to be dealt with. Sadness and sorrow go with a host of other emotions. They can be pain, anger, regret and frustration to name a few. These emotions can even be the root causes of sadness and sorrow. It may take an exigent emotional struggle to deal with sadness and sorrow. An emotional struggle is certainly an unpleasant experience. Not many people would like to go through them. But such a perspective may only serve to aggravate one’s personal circumstance. Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:04:25 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/postpartum-depression1 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/postpartum-depression1 A mother most likely anticipates having her baby as a moment of joy. It offers her the experience of giving and nurturing a new life. Having her baby in her arms can bring a profound mix of emotions. Happiness can be one of them, but so is sadness. Pregnancy and giving birth bring about major changes to a woman on all levels. Physically, emotionally, mentally and physiologically. These changes can instigate the onset of postpartum depression. Many may think that having a baby is all about being happy. But in a realistic point of view, parenthood is a huge responsibility. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:26:26 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/signs-of-depression http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/signs-of-depression Living can be perplexing at times. Often it is filled with incongruities. Such instances can manifest in the form of tragedies and disappointments. They generally cause much distress, especially emotionally. When such circumstances plague an individual, depression can set it. Depression is of varying degrees. It can range from mild to normal depression. From moderate depression to clinical depression. Clinical depression is a medical condition. One who suffers from it needs professional help. But how does one know they are suffering from clinical depression? Signs of depression may start to manifest. But what are the signs of depression? How can one determine them so that they would know when to seek help? In most cases, clinical depression can become debilitating.