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Health Encyclopedia: Coping With Depression

If you've just been diagnosed with depression, you’re probably experiencing a mix of conflicting emotions: embarrassment, confusion, fear. You may not even be convinced that the diagnosis is correct. Or you may have an overwhelming sense of relief — which was how I felt when I was first diagnosed. A diagnosis gave me something concrete to deal with, a problem that could be treated.

Now that you’ve been diagnosed, there are two things to keep in mind. First, having your depression diagnosed...

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Expert & Community Posts

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How do you cope with depression?
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Even with effective treatment, there are times when depression seems to "flare up," when we have... Read more »

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Coping with Depression: Develop a Mantra
By Merely Me , Health Expert

Hi everybody!   How are you today?   I thought I would try a new feature for Thursday... Read more »

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Coping with Depression - Does Spirituality Help?
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

A blog carnival I follow came out this week on the topic, 'How Spirituality Helps Us Cope with... Read more »

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How to Cope with Depression and a Chronic Skin Condition
By Merely Me , Health Expert

In my last post we talked about how having a chronic skin condition such as acne , psoriasis... Read more »

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Tuesday's Tips on Coping with Depression
By Merely Me , Health Expert

Hey!   It is a video.  I wanted to try this out and see if you all like this type of... Read more »

Health Guide

Ask the Author: Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Expert patient John McManamy, who has battled bipolar disorder, is taking his voice to a new level. His informative and provocative book, Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What... Read more »
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Depression Connections thrives because individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with depression. Whether you have been diagnosed with... Read more »
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Osteoporosis Connection thrives because individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with depression. Whether you have been diagnosed with... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Top 10 Depression Myths Debunked
It’s all in your head. Only women get depressed. If you have depression, you’re stuck with it for life. Do any of these statements sound familiar? For all the misconceptions about clinical... Read more »
The Purple Elephant in the Room: Talking to Someone With Depression
If you have a friend or loved one with depression, chances are you’re trying to figure out how talk to her in a comforting and helpful way. No matter what their relationship to you – friend,... Read more »
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