Depression Help

Depression and sleep problems are linked. We’ve all had sleepless nights. But depression and sleep problems are linked. In 2011, it was estimated that 90% of people suffering from depression had trouble sleeping because of underlying issues of anxiety, despair, and fear. Mood is affected when you can’t sleep well. Here’s 5 tips for a good…

  Gratitude attitude! Gratitude attitude is all about you and the universe. When you emanate gratitude attitude, you’re sending out the same vibration as the energy of love. When you practice appreciation, you let go of doubt and fear. Saying and giving thanks will make you feel good. That good feeling is also your soul’s…

Give gratitude daily for all things living and non-living. How often are you grateful for all things living and non-living in your life? In today’s fast-paced, 3 second attention span society, gratitude often is at the bottom of the list. Sure there are moments in life when you realize how blessed you really are. But…

Life is full of moments of people disagreeing with you about something. But is it because these people are negative personality types? Or is it because their opinions are so deeply entrenched in their thought processes? It all has to do with thinking patterns. As we grow older, our brain establishes neural networks. The more…

Lately there’s a growing appreciation of stress hormones. Stress hormones like cortisol are our natural defences against everyday challenges that might hurt us mentally or emotionally. “You think that stress is bad, but research shows that in moderation and with the proper resources, not all stress is bad,” said Elisabeth Conradt, assistant professor of psychology at…

MENTAL ILLNESS BIGGER PROBLEM FOR THE POOR, CDC STUDY SAYS The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report that said mental health problems are more common among the poor than the rich. It was a five year study that looked at the differences of mental health between the rich and the…

  Depression and heart attack go hand in hand. When a person suffers a heart attack, depression and anxiety aren’t far behind. A heart attack is a major life stressor, affecting a person physically, mentally, and emotionally.  It’s normal to feel anxious about your health afterwards. It’s also natural to be sad after a heart…

  If you watch a ‘60s movie, you’ll notice neighbours saying hello to each other when they go to work, come home, or mow the lawn. It used to be the friendly thing to do. Saying hello was also a good way to keep ties with your community and build support for positive mental health.…

A recent article by Huffington Post suggests that people who have depression for a long time may be at increased risk for stroke. “Researchers found that adults ages 50 and older who had symptoms of depression that lasted more than two years were twice as likely to have a stroke in the following two years,…

  Life’s Pathway by Emily Matthews At times life’s path seems filled with things that make the going rough. We wish there were a smoother road for we feel we’ve had enough. But if we pause a moment and remember who’s in charge The hills that loom ahead of us no longer seem so large.…

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