Depression doesn't just happen, it happens for a reason. Sometimes the reason is evident and sometimes it isn't. When we can't establish the reason, the temptation is to consider depression ‘endogenous' (from within) and we assume therefore it must be due to some chemical imbalance in the brain. But what comes first, the chemicals or the cognitions? Or is it more of an interchange where one affects or influences the other, and have we underestimated the capacity of the brain to heal itself?
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Maybe you are thinking about going to therapy. So you do a search on the Internet for information and you come across one of the more... Read more »
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Merely Me’s fine post on living in the present to deal with depression brought to mind a long-ago incident when I first understood the... Read more »
As I pointed out in Part I, much of the early distress experienced by most individuals diagnosed with a serious or life threatening illness will... Read more »
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, and a general loss of interest in life,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first-line treatment for major depression.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression - postpartum; Postnatal depressionTreatmentA new mother who has any symptoms of postpartum depression should take steps right away to get... Read more »
Your therapist may lack skill, experience and education about effective cognitive behavioral techniques You cannot assume that just because a therapist says they are skilled at CBT does not automatically make them a good or effective therapist...
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