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		<title>Depression and Bipolar Disorder &#8211; Understanding the Link</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the oldest and most common symptoms associated with the bipolar disease is depression. Little or no attention can be paid to other symptoms such as mania, although it is not wise to do so. If a person becomes manic, he will experience the following symptoms: feeling free all of a sudden which makes [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>One of the oldest and most common symptoms associated with the bipolar disease is depression. Little or no attention can be paid to other symptoms such as mania, although it is not wise to do so.</strong> If a person becomes manic, he will experience the following symptoms: feeling free all of a sudden which makes the person to disregard laws, increased sexual drive, hallucinating, and a feeling of being strong all of a sudden. Let&#8217;s face it; all these symptoms echo the feeling of being drunk or high. Even so, that is exactly how a person feels when recovering from an ailment.</p>
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<p>The following are features that signify a depressive episode. Anxiety and persistence; the affected person is overcome with a feeling of helplessness or unworthiness; he or she becomes a pessimist; loss of energy; lack of concentration; the person is deprived of sleep; he or she starts having suicidal thoughts; he is unable to remain calm and at one place; and he or she loses or gains an appetite.</p>
<p><em>Below are some accounts of people who had the depressive symptoms that are usually associated with bipolar disorder.</em></p>
<p>One person said his mind had immensely slowed down to a point where he thought that he was just useless. This made him doubt his ability to do anything correctly. Other people comforted and supported him by telling him that the situation was not permanent and that it would soon go away but the truth is that they had no idea of what and how he really felt.</p>
<p><strong>Another person said to be hypomania talked of how excited he was. All forms of ideas would form in his head at tremendous speeds.</strong> He realized that he was no longer shy as he usually is and just as suddenly things started being very interesting. He then experienced a desire so have sex. The need to seduce and be seduced increased and he felt stronger, with a case of euphoria.</p>
<p>In a particular case of mania, the ideas became too fast and overwhelming. He lost his sense of humor and his friends started getting frightened of him. He became angry and short-tempered and he felt like he was trapped.</p>
<p>It is important that one recognizes the mood swings so that he or she can seek treatment early and avoid the long term consequences which can be quite harmful. <strong>Long term consequences include termination of employment, an end to a personal relationship, and even committing suicide.</strong></p>
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		<title>Symptoms of Depression That You Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While estimated to affect up to 20 million American adult every year, depression can be easily diagnosed and treated. All of us suffer from sadness at one time or another but people with true depression suffers from recurring and frequent long term symptoms. But if we all suffer from sadness or feelings of being depressed [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>While estimated to affect up to 20 million American adult every year, depression can be easily diagnosed and treated.</em></strong> All of us suffer from sadness at one time or another but people with true depression suffers from recurring and frequent long term symptoms. But if we all suffer from sadness or feelings of being depressed from time to time, how do you know if you already have a depression problem?</p>
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<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here are some depression symptoms to help you. Not all people have all the same symptoms or even at the same time. If you suspect your or someone you know may be suffering from depression the best thing to do is consult a doctor.</span></em></p>
<p>- Unexplained crying</p>
<p>- Lethargy</p>
<p>- Indecisiveness and difficulty in concentrating</p>
<p>- Anger, worry, worry, agitation and irritability</p>
<p>- Prolonged sadness</p>
<p>- Negativity or pessimism</p>
<p>- Loss of energy</p>
<p>- Thoughts of death and suicide</p>
<p>- Unexplained body aches and pains</p>
<p>- Social withdrawal</p>
<p>- Feelings of guilt and sense of worthlessness</p>
<p>- Irregular sleep patterns and loss of appetite</p>
<p>- Fatigue even without heavy physical activity</p>
<p>- Lack of interest to surroundings</p>
<p><strong>A medical check-up for depression will include a complete physical examination to rule out any other health problems and to get a detailed clinical history.</strong> When being diagnosed, you must be honest with your feelings to help the doctor arrive at the correct diagnosis. Though we&#8217;ve listed the most common depression symptoms above, never do any self diagnosis or rely on unqualified opinions from friends or family. Only a trained medical practitioner can determine if you are indeed suffering from depression and he will be able to help in recommending the proper care for you.</p>
<p><em>Also note that one type of depression is recurrent, this means the depression episodes regularly happen. This could be as regular as once a month or as far between as several years.</em></p>
<p>Depression must never be covered up. Do not be ashamed or embarrassed if you are diagnosed with depression. You should accept the problem and seek medical assistance. No one is immune from depression. People from all walks of life, ethnic groups and ages could be affected. And as mentioned earlier, over 20 million suffer from it every year so realize that you are not alone.</p>
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		<title>Loneliness And Depression &#8211; You Can Overcome It</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depression is a sad thing, no doubt, it can create alienation among family and friends, subsequently loneliness for the person suffering. Loneliness and depression are not uncommon; there are many people that suffer from this ugly disease. Many don&#8217;t talk about it, in which case the cause doesn&#8217;t get pursued and the problem doesn&#8217;t get [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Depression is a sad thing, no doubt, it can create alienation among family and friends, subsequently loneliness for the person suffering. Loneliness and depression are not uncommon; there are many people that suffer from this ugly disease. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Many don&#8217;t talk about it, in which case the cause doesn&#8217;t get pursued and the problem doesn&#8217;t get solved.</span></strong></p>
<p>Depression alone is a dismal situation, add loneliness to that and it just multiplies the feelings and it seems everything is beyond your control. There are many solutions but people just do not want to talk about it. Talking is good. It releases those fears and gives an opening for help. <em>There is a lot of help if you were to just look around and get closer to those you care about.</em></p>
<p>To conquer the loneliness and depression is a big step towards recovery and back to living a life you once knew &#8211; happy, involved and close to family and friends. Your depression worries those that care even if you don&#8217;t realize it, probably because you are caught up in that dismal world of black and white. Dig into your mind; find what is causing this downward spiral that you are spinning in. If you can find the cause then you can cure it.</p>
<p><strong>If it makes you feel better not to talk about it at the beginning, write down all those sad thoughts and things that make you feel that way, you will find getting that stuff out of your system, even down on paper makes a difference and it may not be as bad as you thought.</strong> It is like your pet shedding unwanted hair, it is a relief to get it out of the way. Once you have that out of the way, then you can feel better about talking. The people that care about you won&#8217;t turn away, they will want you back.<br />
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The first step, and it can be a big one, is to free your mind of whatever is coaxing it into loneliness and depression. This is probably the biggest hurdle to overcome, the very beginning, the initial move to getting your life into some semblance of normal order. You will notice the difference in those close to you as your condition improves, as you participate more in family events. Find your friends again, go on a trip, something new somewhere different. Loneliness and depression doesn&#8217;t have to rule your life, if you look around and compare that which has a hold on you and what difference it would make if that was gone, you will most certainly want to make a move to recovering and banishing that dark abyss from your soul returning to well being.</p>
<p>Nobody enjoys going through life with these feelings, feelings that entice you into a solitary world of nothing but misery. There is help, no matter what. Begin by getting together with your family, talking with your family allows them to come into your sunken state and helps them pull you back. See it as being rescued from that gloomy world. The more time you spend alone, the deeper that hole becomes. <strong>It is something you must be strong about, determined, yes, you want to be happy so go to it, start today.</strong></p>
<p>As an added note, if your depression has gotten deep enough you have thought about suicide you should go to your doctor immediately. There are medications that can put you back on the right track. <em>You just need a little help to get there. Don&#8217;t think about just yourself, but those you love you and want to have you in their life.</em></p>
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		<title>Health &#8211; Tips, Tricks and Ideas for Bipolar Sufferers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People with this depressive condition often suffer from reactive hypoglycemia (this generally occurs about three hours after a meal, and it is a drop in ones blood sugar). Symptoms can range from depression, fatigue, and irritability, going right up to panic attacks or even the odd outburst of rage. A good trick to improve these [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>People with this depressive condition often suffer from reactive hypoglycemia (this generally occurs about three hours after a meal, and it is a drop in ones blood sugar). Symptoms can range from depression, fatigue, and irritability, going right up to panic attacks or even the odd outburst of rage.</em></p>
<p>A good trick to improve these symptoms is to learn how to eat properly, by eating the correct foods you can stabilize the balance of insulin and blood sugar in your system. Not only will your moods improve but you will see a steady drop in your weight.</p>
<p><strong>Sadly enough the people with this disorder are prone to diabetes, heart diseases and stroke.</strong> This leads to a early demise (bipolar people are twice as likely to pass on from these diseases than people without this disorder), so it would be a good idea if you suffer from bipolar to take your health into your own hands and change not only your eating habits but your lifestyle as well.</p>
<p>A good tip is to always be aware of the fact that there is a connection between what you eat or drink and manic depression. So one would have to minimize what they drink and start thinking about a healthier diet, one aimed at the control of mood swings, depression and weight loss &#8211; some medication for this condition can cause a fair amount of weight gain. (I am pretty sure if you surf the web you will find a menu that will suit your needs.)</p>
<p><strong>Here&#8217;s an idea, why not learn to master the simple guidelines of the basic weight loss diet and incorporate the foods you need for bipolar control into the diet.</strong> You will need to control the food portions, learn the healthy food combination and find a cheap, quick and easy way to ensure that there are plenty of omega 3 fatty acids and folic acid nutrients within the diet. (to name but a few as there are plenty out there that assist in controlling this disorder, all it would take is a little more investigating on your part for you to find them) By doing this you will be able to avoid buying all those expensive supplements and cut down on the amount of prescription pills you need.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Another good tip for the bipolar sufferer</span> &#8211; as your energy is going to be through the roof (you are going to find that once you are well entrenched into your new way of eating and your change of lifestyle that this will happen) &#8211; use it don&#8217;t lose it, go running or swimming, go to the gym, do anything physical as not only will this improve your mood and help with your self esteem, it will also tighten those muscles and help with the weight loss.</p>
<p>While I don&#8217;t claim to understand this disorder, I have watched a very good friend go through these mood swings and the highs and lows that come with depression. <strong>After a bit of research I found that there are ways of controlling this problem and wanted to share a few with you.</strong></p>
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		<title>Beat Depression Without A Therapist</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A therapist is not always needed to beat depression. The key to your recovery is to start new and fresh by learning to embrace positive energy and work towards the ultimate goal of knowing how to feel better about yourself and how to have a better outlook on life ahead. The tips listed below should [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>A therapist is not always needed to beat depression.</strong> The key to your recovery is to start new and fresh by learning to embrace positive energy and work towards the ultimate goal of knowing how to feel better about yourself and how to have a better outlook on life ahead.</p>
<p>The tips listed below should be able to show you how to beat out depression on your own without a therapist.</p>
<p>The first step to dealing with depression is to first acknowledge its existence. It&#8217;s not good to be in denial about what you are going through. Talk about it. Join a support group. Being with others who are dealing with depression can go a long way in reducing your sense of isolation and pain. In a support group you can also encourage each other, give and receive advice on how to cope, and share your experiences.</p>
<li>Make A List &#8211; Check it Twice</li>
<p>You can make a list describing all of the things that you like about yourself. It doesn&#8217;t matter how long or short this list is &#8211; just know that all that you write down is what matters. This is another coping tool that can help you to acknowledge the wonderful things that you do have going for yourself. You can also use this list as inspiration for maintaining the good that you do have going on for yourself.</p>
<li>Change Your Routine</li>
<p>Your daily habits play a significant part in how your moods are affected. I strongly encourage you to change something routine about yourself. It could be the way you dress, your hairstyle or get a dog. Changing your routine can be very stimulating while also helping to keep you motivated and focused.</p>
<li>Check Your Support System. </li>
<p>There&#8217;s nothing better than having a good support system around to keep positive energy flowing. How close are you to your friends? Do you share in a connection with them where you feel you can talk to them about anything without feeling judged? When was the last time you spoke with a friend? If it&#8217;s been a while then you may want to consider calling one up. It&#8217;s always good to reconnect with the people in your life that love and care about you. Just knowing that you have a great support circle of people around you will beat a therapist who knows nothing about you at all anyday.</p>
<p><strong>These are just a few tips to help you start tackle your depresson while remaining therapist free.</strong></p>
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		<title>Throughout my Bipolar Depression, My Dog Was At My Side</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wanted to write about a simple, straightforward, &#8220;just do it&#8221; topic today. First of all, however, along the lines of an earlier post where I suggested that anybody who is depressed should try to have a mission in life &#8212; the entrepreneurial project I have been working on for 18 months will likely launch [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>I wanted to write about a simple, straightforward, &#8220;just do it&#8221; topic today.</strong></p>
<p>First of all, however, along the lines of an earlier post where I suggested that anybody who is depressed should try to have a mission in life &#8212; the entrepreneurial project I have been working on for 18 months will likely launch this week. I have amassed the largest database of sober livings and halfway houses in the country, and we have got California almost fully input. So I am going to launch here in California and roll out across the rest of the country, state by state. It has been pretty cool to put together the world&#8217;s first fully comprehensive recovery house site, as it allows searchers to have a pictorial as well as just a descriptive view of a house they might like to live in. For people without cars, or who want to explore houses without making appointments and wasting time at strange properties, this can be their answer. You can find it at Sober Living Search.com after September 29th, 2010. Please help spread the word to anybody in the alcohol and drug abuse recovery business.</p>
<p><em>While this project helps me get out of bed each morning with a purpose in life, I don&#8217;t know that I could have made it through the first year of fighting off my bipolar depression without my dog, Senator.</em> I would recommend that anybody who is living alone with depression seriously consider getting a dog.</p>
<p>Out of the blue, it might not sound like such a great idea, and if you are &#8220;down&#8221; right now the responsibilities of owning a dog may seem overwhelming. Hell, you can hardly take care of yourself, right? Just realize that if you are depressed you will think those responsibilities are too much, and your mind will likely go to the negative side of this idea to the degree you&#8217;ll push it out of your head. At least at first that&#8217;s what I did. A dog needs to be fed at least twice each day, he or she needs to be walked a few times a day, they need to be played with and expend energy somehow, and &#8212; you have to pick up their dog crap &#8212; which really sews up the decision to say &#8220;forget it&#8221;. But the only thing a dog really asks for or needs in return for him being your best friend is a little bit of love. The dog will help get you up in the morning, help get you outside for walks, and allow you the feeling that if you did nothing else at all productive that day, that at least you loved your dog and he loved you back.</p>
<p><strong>Let me tell you something.</strong> Seeing that tail wag, having that dog at home there to greet you with a happy bark no matter what you have or have not done in a day, does more good for your soul than I could possibly express and describe here. We all need a little love in this world, and while you might be alone and think it is a person missing in your life, or if you screwed up your marriage like I did, or if your parents live out of state, or if you have lost a lot of friends because your depression has kept you isolated, the RX from this depression doctor is simple &#8212; go adopt a dog. Puppy adoptions take place all over whatever city or town you live in every weekend, and while you need to come up with a small fee to adopt one, you are saving a life and giving yourself an amazing gift at the same time.</p>
<p>If you are depressed, just trust me &#8212; go get a dog. He or she will bring some joy and meaning to your life, and get you up in the morning with something rare in your state of mind (if you are a depressive) &#8212; a smile on your face.</p>
<p><strong>The pet industry continues to be a growing multi, multi billion dollar industry.</strong> The thinking goes that as our society becomes more and more screwed up in terms of being dysfunctional and less social because of computers and other reasons, people are turning to pets to assure that they have an uncomplicated, loving relationship in this world. The number of times I fell into tears and hugged my dog amidst a bipolar depression in the past few years I couldn&#8217;t even start to count, but Senny is always there for me and I swear that I feel like we connect on another level. No, not like &#8220;Son of Sam&#8221; do I hear him talking to me and telling me to do things &#8212; but I do feel like he can hear me talking to him. And he knows I love him. He has been a lifesaver and if you are reading this post it&#8217;s because you or someone close to you is depressed. With a dog you&#8217;ll have companionship and a friend for life that you&#8217;ll appreciate more than you can imagine.</p>
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