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How Do Endorphins Work?

Jan 10, 2019 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Endorphins are hormones that your body releases in response to situations that cause pain and inflammation. For instance, exercising, being injured, or picking up an infection all can trigger endorphin production. Studies show that the body also releases endorphins in response to massage, acupuncture, and eating chocolate or spicy foods. … Read More

Meditation and Depression: Practicing Mindfulness Treats Depression for Some People

Jan 9, 2019 · UHN Staff · Depression

There has recently been an explosion of research in the area of meditation and depression, just as meditation’s popularity is rapidly expanding across the globe. A growing number of people suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, and other psychological problems are turning to meditation, particularly mindfulness meditation, to feel better both … Read More

The Future May Bring a Reliable Bipolar Test

Dec 27, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Depression

If you’re looking for a bipolar test because you’re dealing with mood swings and worried you have early signs of bipolar disease—also called manic depression or manic-depressive disorder—you’re going to be disappointed. There is no reliable, confirmed diagnostic bipolar test to confirm a diagnosis for the over-the-top shifts in a … Read More

Holiday Depression: 6 Strategies for Battling the Blues

Dec 11, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Do you watch the holidays approach with a creeping sense of dread? Maybe you don’t get along with family members, or maybe you don’t have any family at all. Perhaps death, divorce, and disagreements made past get-togethers with loved ones a living hell. Or maybe you simply cannot tolerate the … Read More

Dysthymia Symptoms: Are You Experiencing PDD—Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Dec 10, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

A relatively new classification of depression is known as persistent depressive disorder (PDD), or dysthymia. The dysthymia definition helps distinguish between people suffering from a single episode of major depressive disorder (MDD) and those whose depression lingers much longer. Dysthymia symptoms, while longer-lasting, are less intense than those associated with … Read More

The Power of Positive Thinking

Dec 10, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

There is no question that positive people are happier, more successful, and healthier than negative people. Several studies have established the role of positivity and optimism on health—essentially, the power of positive thinking. People who are optimistic have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, even after taking into account other … Read More

How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Can Drive Mood Swings

Nov 8, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Winter can be a depressing time, especially if you live in a cold northern climate. It’s easy to feel sad when the long, dark days and frigid temperatures keep you cooped up inside. Just about everyone has had the "winter blues" at one time or another. Yet in some people, … Read More

Inositol Benefits Include Beating Depression Associated with Severe PMS

Oct 22, 2018 · UHN Staff · Depression

Any woman who has suffered PMS knows the toll it can take on her ability to function, let alone live a happy, healthy life. Exceptionally severe PMS is known as PMDD, which stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Women with PMDD endure the physical symptoms and also become markedly depressed or … Read More

How to Overcome Depression: A Closer Look at Your Options

Oct 18, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

If you've been struggling to figure out how to overcome depression, you may have turned to medications, talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and/or alternative treatments. Each can be effective, but they also won't guarantee relief from that cloud of depression. How to Overcome Depression: Medications Medications are thought to improve mood … Read More

St. John’s Wort and Other Alternative Depression Medications: Do They Work?

Oct 17, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Some people don’t like to take drugs. While it’s definitely not advisable to self-treat for depression without the guidance of your doctor, and you should never, ever stop taking medication for depression against medical advice, there are instances when so-called natural depression remedies may be in order. St. John’s wort, … Read More

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