Blues; Gloom; Sadness; Melancholy
If you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment options. Regardless of the type and severity of your depression, the following self-care steps can help:
Last week, I wrote about the often unrecognized occurrence of depression in an individual with chronic illness. This week, I introduce you... Read more »
Read Part II of the Series Here Read Part III of the Series Here Last week, a reader wrote to report that she was getting ready for a... Read more »
In Part I and Part II of this SharePost, I wrote about the emotional challenges that can be present when you are living with or caring for... Read more »
The pain of fibromyalgia can be difficult to get under control. For most of us it takes a combination of medication, gentle exercise,... Read more »
‘it’s probably nothing, but while I’m here . .’ ‘my husband will go mad if I don’t just mention . .’ ‘oh, and I promised... Read more »
Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low... Read more »
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AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsElectroconvulsive TherapyElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is commonly called shock treatment. It has received bad press, in part for... Read more »
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Also known as: B-complex vitamin, folacin, folate. Potential uses: Folate is the generic term for B-complex vitamin. Folic acid is the manufactured... Read more »