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Wednesday, 27 August 2008 |
By Wendy Owen
 Postnatal depression is a condition that happens to about 10% of women after they have a baby. It is often known as the baby blues, and includes feeling unhappy, blue, sad, and miserable. In many cases this type of depression is not even recognized because of all the normal changes that occur during and after pregnancy. However, although this is a very common problem, there are some things that can be done to treat it and help to get new moms feeling back to normal again.
Causes of Post Natal Depression
There are a variety of different reasons that you could be dealing with depression after you have a baby. Many times it is a result of changes in the hormones in the body. There are big changes that occur within the first 24 hours after having a baby and this can lead to depression. Also, thyroid levels can drop leading to depression. Some of the other factors that can end up leading to problems with the baby blues include feeling overwhelmed with taking care of a new baby, lack of sleep, stress, feelings |
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Monday, 25 August 2008 |
By John Samson
 Depression and anxiety are a normal part of the experience of anyone who experiences chronic pain. But that's just the beginning. There are so many other aspects of your life that start getting affected. It's the terrible triangle of pain, lack of sleep, and sadness. Depression and irritability lead to fatigue and bone weariness. You are so sleepy all the time but you can't get a good night's sleep. You want to stop the pain and you want to get to sleep. All this trouble tends to lead to alcoholism, drug abuse, getting surgeries which are unnecessary, and family misery.
Your appetite may be gone or you may eat yourself silly with the pain and depression. It's almost impossible for you to have any kind of social life because you have to be medicated to do much of anything. As a result, you are no longer a part of your former world. You are less active and perhaps you start to gain weight. You can't exercise like you used to because it hurts too much. Then your clothes don't fit. |
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Sunday, 24 August 2008 |
By John Samson
 Depression, a mental illness that is often characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy, experts from the field of psychiatry say.
But just because one person is moping around and just generally hating the world around him or her, doesn't mean that it's already depression, but if this kind of behavior, the feeling of emptiness, loss of self-worth and absolutely no hope for happiness just goes on and on, then, yes, that individual is very much, indeed, depressed.
Still, there are various types of depression, from Manic or Bipolar depression - characterized by sudden and extreme changes in one's mood wherein one minute he or she is in an elevated state of euphoria while the next minute (day or week) he or she is feeling to be in a personal hell, Postpartum depression - characterized by a prolonged sadness and a feeling of emptiness by a new mother wherein physical stress during child birth, an uncertain sense of responsibility towards the new born baby can be just some of the possible factors why some new mother go through this, Dysthimia |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 24 August 2008 )
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Friday, 22 August 2008 |
By John Samson
 Every year, awards such as the Grammies and the Oscars are given to actors, directors and producers for films and shows that have entertained the general public. One of the people always thanked for becoming who he or she is today is the parents.
The reason why these people are always given gratitude is because if not for the hard work and the values that were bestowed, it would be impossible for that individual to become one of the brightest stars in Hollywood.
This just goes to show that aside from looks that the person gets, another thing has been imparted which is self esteem that also brings out confidence.
There are many ways to build high self esteem. While others use self help tools made by specialists or attend counseling sessions, sometimes the only thing the person should do is believe in oneself.
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The individual has probably figured this out in life being good in certain fields and above average in others. Those who have a gift in something should make |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 22 August 2008 )
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
By John Samson
 Self-esteem is defined as the way a person feels and thinks about him or herself. It is believed that self-esteem is developed during the childhood years. It is largely affected by how one has been treated by the people surrounding him or her particularly his or her parents.
Many individuals suffer from low-esteem. When someone has low self-esteem it affects all facets of his or her life. Low self-esteem can have adverse effects in ones confidence, ability to build and maintain friendships and romantic relationships, career development or work performance. It could also lead to unhappiness and a generally unsatisfactory life. Self-esteem is rooted in ones belief in ones self. When ones doubts or has u uncertainties when it comes to his or her capacities then he or she is likely to be suffering from low self-esteem.
Statistics are unavailable but it is estimated that millions of people around the world are suffering from low self-esteem. It affects even those in developed and industrialized countries such as the United States and United Kingdom.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 August 2008 )
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