The Beginning, Where to start?

Hi Guys Thank you for visiting my page. Someone once said to me that knowledge is power and I never really understood what that meant until I gained the knowledge of finding out what triggers depression. I ask you now to find out what triggers your depression, weather it be childhood, current life style, a break up, a form of loss I.e. job loss. The point is it is important to find out what triggers or where your depression comes from. This is an important step to start with in reaching a cure. Your friend.

feel better despite the wrather

Start the day with meditation

If you look out of the window every morning, and let the weather set the tone of the day, you're destined for depression (living in the wet west of Britain, anyway!) Instead, lift your mood with some meditation. Keep a candle near your bed, and when you wake, sit up in bed and light the candle. Spend five minutes looking at the flame, breathing gently through your nose, and feel sensations of calmness and joy filling your body and mind. Then get on with your day, in a better mood!

There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes...

Working at a Yoga centre in Snowdonia, I never go anywhere without my waterproof jacket and trousers. That way, I definitely walk each day, no matter whether it's pouring or sunny. So often we can be put off by a little precipitation, but why not see rain as refreshing, snow as soothing and wind as wonderful? Our Australian visitors at the Snowdonia centre always marvel about how revitalizing the wet weather is and how beautiful the green valley is. It's all a matter of attitude!

Get into nature

The great outdoors has a fantastic mood -lifting effect. Green spaces have been shown to reduce incidence of depression, and even just looking at a tree can make people heal faster after surgery. So ensure that you have at least a 10 minute walk in a green space every day, preferably in daylight, for optimum mood-lifting. Why not take your lunch outside and eat it in the park or garden? Eating al fresco doesn't have to be limited to summer - just wrap up warm and out you go!

Have a strong daily yoga practice

Yoga is one of the best forms of feel-good exercise around, but it's sometimes easy to forget to practise when life gets a bit challenging. Dru Yoga is particularly effective lifting mood and reducing stress. In a recent study of Bangor university employees, researchers reported an improvement in mood after practising yoga every week for 6 weeks. They found it easier to cope under stress and felt greater confidence after the flowing yoga, compared to a control group. I recommend the flowing Sun sequence or Energy Block Release 1 for an instant mood lift.

I'm singing in the rain

You may look silly, but singing is one of the fastest ways to banish the blues. Many yogis enjoy chanting mantras along with kirtan masters like Krishna Das or Snatam Kaur. Choirs are gaining in popularity - so no matter what your style is - singing in the shower or with an orchestra - sing for at least five minutes every day.

In Europe, we can't change the weather but we can certainly change our reactions to it, and stay happy come rain or shine.

Jane Clapham is a Dru Yoga and Meditation teacher, and trains people to become meditation teachers in the glorious surroundings of Snowdonia, in North Wales, UK. She also leads meditation retreats and holidays in the celtic mountains of Wales and worldwide. Contact her at hello@druworldwide.com to be included in the newsletter from Dru worldwide, which includes yoga and stress-busting tips. For more information about Dru Yoga and meditation, visit http://www.druworldwide.com/ You'll find yoga classes, yoga holidays and yoga training courses which are taught in the UK, North America, Netherlands and Australia. Have a stress-free day!

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5 tips to avoid becoming depressed

These days, men and women are facing many challenges. Depression is one challenge that many face on a daily basis. Some are successful and achieve great results with their efforts. Others try but don't ever appear to make any real progress. Many get disappointing results. Why is that? And How might you then become the type that succeeds?

The key to success is in the planning, in identifying crucial tasks beforehand. After you have a plan, once you know how, it is easy! And so, are you serious about beating depression? Then you definitely should study and discover what is important first. In a nutshell, it's essential to acquire understanding of what exactly is involved and why it is important.

Below are 5 tips to help you succeed at avoiding depression:

1. Offer GoodWill To Others. Why might this be important? There is a principle that what we give out, we get back. All right, you follow this advice and what results should be expected? If we offer goodwill to other people this creates a powerful positive energy..

2. Keep Busy. The reason this is very important is that activity forces us to do something constructive, and does not allow us to dwell on our depressed state of mind.. Additionally it may well be important since when we get involved in other activities that we enjoy it takes us out of ourselves..

3. Share Problems. The true reason for this is good friendships can offer tremendous help.. This could also be a wise idea because having someone to talk to and share difficulties is a tremendous help in being able to work through our own problems..

4. Don't Dwell On the Negative. And this would be important because...? if we focus always on negative things this will eventually filter through into our state of mind.. Could there be some other reason? if we want to cultivate happiness, we should seek to avoid depressing situations and depressing people..

5. Avoid Feelings Of Guilt. Just what exactly could be said in favor of this? often we have done nothing wrong, but, others seek to make us feel guilty for their bad fortune.. What other reasons would there be in support of this? instead of feeling guilty we should seek to concentrate on doing the right thing..

For optimum results in beating depression, simply comply with the above 5 simple steps. Then succeed and revel in all of the benefits, enjoyment and fruits that go with that success. Not heeding the above points will bring about lower than acceptable results. Quite a lot worse results compared to those you would normally be expecting.

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A little bit of Entertainment is good

Director: Neil Burger
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Rating: PG- 13
Release Date: 2011 March 18
Screenwriter: Leslie Dixon
Starring: Abbie Cornish, Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro

What Worked?

Users say that the first hit of heroin is like being kissed by God. In Limitless, the fictional drug called NZT makes one become a god. Neil Burger directs a tightly constructed, aesthetically pleasing story about a drug that transcends the mind to work at its full potential. The film is vastly entertaining, with a unique and always-interesting story that's led by a charismatic, engaging performance from Bradley Cooper.

Director Neil Burger visually molds this film to be a psychedelic trip that is a wonderment for the eyes. The reason for the warping visuals is because Burger places the audience in the mind of Eddie Mora, the main character who takes the NZT miracle drug. Burger applies such visual contortions as fish-eye views, a tunnelling vision one gets from being sandwiched by mirrors, and clever insertions of text or numbers running through Eddie's mind; such as raining letters or numbers flipping on the ceiling. All the flash and flare work and make this film more optically pleasing than any film selling the 3-D gimmick.

Bradley Cooper, mainly known for his role in the Hangover, shines in this role as Eddie Mora. Cooper plays the grungy, broken-down writer well enough that you can smell his shower less stench through the screen; however, when he his upgraded by NZT, he plays the smooth, intelligent hot shot with ease. There's always a sense of urgency and hunger in his eyes for more power, whether he's fending for another pop or controlling his world through his biting knowledge with NZT. Cooper displays a tight balance of vulnerability and charisma throughout the film.

At the center of it all, the story is about greed and power; a chase to be something we can't even fathom for a millisecond: perfect. As a film, Limitless is an over-the-counter drug that works for what it is: a clever, smarter-than-average flick, boasting an engaging lead performance. Maybe one day someone will combine all the drugs of reality, take away all the negative side-effects, and get something close to NZT; for right now, we can always pretend in the Limitless world.

Potential Drawbacks:

There are always nit-picky moments and plot-holes that pop-up in stories with complex concepts, and Limitless isn't good enough to escape all of them. Some may have the "he could've done this" syndrome while watching the film. Why didn't Eddie do away with Gennady, the loan shark, earlier? Where did the drug come from? If the drug makes you a genius, why did Eddie have dumb moments while on it? And so on.

At times the narration works, and at times it's atrocious. Narration is a difficult thing to perfect, but more often than not it becomes tedious reviewing of what can already be seen on the screen, and that's what happens on occasion in this film.

Robert De Niro finally lands a role in another solid film; however, he has very limited screen-time and not much to do. De Niro's talents are wasted once again.

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Things someone with depression doesnt want to hear

I've read an interest post recently talking about hurtful phrases you would hear from people who are totally ignorant of what your depression disorder is.

Ignorance maybe bliss, but not when you are constantly hurt by heartless and thoughtless remarks.

So what are the top five of the most hurtful comments you might get about your depression?

1. Just snap out of it! How many people think that your depression is a mere whim and not a serious illness? That you are being pessimistic and simply need to talk yourself out of it? This phrase is on par with pull yourself together! Just makes me want to kick something every time I hear it. You do not snap out of it, people. It's like saying to snap out of your cancer or brain tumour... You find causes of your depression and treat it like any other illness.

2. Get a life or(my favourite) get a job! Excuse me. Depression has nothing to do with boredom or idleness. More often it's caused by constant stress, anxieties and exhaustion, which means your life is so full of it, you can't cope anymore.

3. Stop feeling sorry for yourself! Another misconception which is difficult to fight with. We don't just sit and feel sorry for ourselves, chaps. We simply struggle to find energy to be happy. We feel repulsed and ashamed by this condition, we lose self-respect, and we don't want to be a burden to our friends, family and loved ones. There are many complicated reasons to be depressed: chemical or hormonal imbalance, emotional or physical trauma, it might be hereditary, etc. Whatever the reason, the treatment for depression is a delicate process built of several components. Stop feeling sorry for yourself just doesn't cover it.

4. Stop being depressed, cheer up! It doesn't really help you, when people treat your depression lightly. I've heard variation of this phrase so many times, I lost count. Although the essence of advice is true, depending on severity of your depression, there are ways for you to make yourself feel happier, the way the message is delivered just tells you that the person saying it doesn't understand or doesn't want to understand what's happening to you.

5. You have no excuse to be depressed! This is my old-time favourite. People think that if you've got it all (by all I mean something that they don't have) you automatically should be happy. Besides there are some kinds of depression and anxiety that always puzzle people like SAD (seasonal affective disorder) or postnatal depression.

They way I look at it, if you explain that your depression have chemical or hormonal basis, make it look as scientific as possible, people's attitude changes and they start treating your condition as illness.

I would like to hear the remarks you had to listen to and how you've dealt with them, so please share!

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Karina Knight used to work with mental health patients and dealt with the latest antidepressants and anti-psychotics. Now she researches the topic of depression and writes on all the connected with this illness issues.
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Diet causing Depression?

Is it possible that your diet is causing you to be in depression? Or is that just one more thing to be depressed about?

Did you know that recent research has revealed a strong link between depression and yeast overgrowth, especially amongst people who have had long courses of antibiotics, experience persistent, unresolved digestive problems, and often experience yeast infections such as Thrush.

How could this be? Are they related in any way, and if so, which comes first, the depression or the yeast overgrowth symptoms.

First it is important to say that current science is not in agreement that there is a direct causal link between the two conditions. But, let's follow the possible pathway to see if it feels familiar for you or someone you know.

The symptoms of yeast overgrowth, or Candidiasis, are not always obvious to begin with, and you may simply be feeling not quite well, suffering some mild form of the conditions we've come to learn indicate a yeast problem. Simple discomforts as bloating after eating, minor aches and pains that don't go away, perhaps, mild diarrhea, all of which are a good indicator of Candida overgrowth. Not recognised for what they are, they only get worse, and the resultant craving for more sugar and more carbohydrates is the worst thing for your body.

Because you don't realize what is going on your diet is most likely to get worse as you feed your cravings, and before long you are developing nutritional deficiencies leading to changes to your hormonal system. These changes further weaken your immune system, as well as producing a flood of brain chemicals, which eventually disturb the normal balance of your mood-regulating chemicals in your brain.

So, on top of not feeling your best physically, your brain is operating in an increased state of anxiety and depression. Does this mean if you have Candidiasis you will also suffer depression? Not necessarily. Latest genome research has identified a specific gene related to depression. If you have the gene, then under the right conditions, you are likely to be depressed. If you don't have the gene, you may have less of a depressed reaction. The important issue is that an overgrowth of candida yeast can very quickly create the right conditions for significant changes in the functioning of your brain.

This may not be exactly how your traditional doctor views depression and yeast. You would most likely be told that there's no scientific connection. But the evidence of individuals who suffer from both yeast overgrowth and depression is overwhelming, and in most cases the experience of these people is that there depression is relieved once they begin an anti-yeast regimen.

The best part about yeast as a possible cause, is that there are no downsides to tackling yeast overgrowth. You will feel physically and emotionally healthier within weeks. So what is there to lose?

Graham Forbes is an educator, writer, entrepreneur and innovator with a wide experience in health and education and is a passionate believer in empowering people through information and education.

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The Many Faces of Depression

Estimates of depression rates vary considerably but it has been suggested that it will occur in 15 - 20 % of all people over a lifetime. In every 12 months about 10% of the population experiences an episode of significant depression. At this moment it is estimated that 121 million people are suffering from depression throughout the world. Depression is a major problem.

Depression typically has the symptoms of sadness, loss of energy, feelings of guilt and anxiety and loss of self esteem. There can be changes in appetite and sleep. The depressive illness can range from interfering with our usual activities and relationships (mild to moderate depression) to making it hard to relate or communicate with others or to do day-to-day tasks ( debilitating or severe depression). Depression symptoms can affect anyone regardless of race, culture and social class. It can affect men, women, children, adolescents and the elderly. However, how a depressed preschooler looks will probably be different from an 80 year old.

Depression and the young

Children who are depressed loose interest in the activities that they have previously enjoyed. They may not be able to connect how they feel to words like sad or down but they show the signs of a change of appetite, irritability, sleep problems and low energy. They tend not to mix with the other children at school. Children who are depressed may have themes of death and loss in their play (all children include such ideas sometimes - but they show up more often in depressed children,)

There is an increasing rate of depression among young people (from preschoolers to young adults). It is likely that the reported rates of depression are lower than the real numbers as parents and professionals often fail to recognise the problem.

Depression and the elderly

Many people view old age as depressing - there is often a decline in health and an increase in disability. There is also the loss of friends and loved ones. Some sadness and feelings of grieve associated with the losses are to be expected and indeed it is important to grieve losses. Depression however, is not an inevitable part of old age. Depression in the elderly will look similar to depression in any age group but the elderly are more likely to talk about their aches and pains than their feelings. Depression can interfere with memory - so depression needs to be considered in short term memory problems and not just Alzheimer's or dementia. If asked about depression the elderly often scoff at the idea and this can stop them from getting the support and assistance they need to overcome the problem.

Elderly men are particularly at the risk of suicide.

Depression and men

Men often tend to cover up their feelings of depression and keep the idea that they may be depressed hidden from others. They see being depressed as a sign of weakness. They have been taught from childhood that mental illness and emotional problems are unmanly and they cover up negative feelings. Rather then admit their feelings men commonly turn to alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs to cope. Some express anger, irritability and sarcasm. Some will admit to the loss of energy, altered appetite, aches and poor sleep. However the unwillingness to consider that they are depressed means that they can be reluctant to seek help and support for overcoming the problems

Depression and women

Women tend to suffer from depression more than men (at least in the number of cases that are reported). The rates of depression during pregnancy, after childbirth and prior to menopause are higher than at other times. There also social and cultural factors such as sexual and physical abuse, juggling childcare, housework and a career, stress and low income. Depression during or after childbirth is a major problem - over 400,000 cases occur every year in the United States. Eight out of ten women will experience some form of alteration to their moods during or following pregnancy.

Depression is a problem that has many faces - it affects men women and children of all races and cultures. The way these groups appear can be sightly different but they all experience the feelings of sadness, They can also have the loss of energy, change of appetite, aches, lowered self esteem and poor sleep. There are many things that can be done to overcome depression. If you are depressed, particularly of you are suffering from severe depression, you need to seek professional assistance. You can also obtain support and assistance from Growerz overcome depression program.

Dr Jenny Tylee is an experienced health professional who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She believes that health is not just absence of disease and seeks to actively promote vitality and wellness through empowering others. She encourages those who are feeling depressed to seek help and join the Growerz defeat depression program. Jenny owns Health Product Site which has vitamin, minerals and herbs that can assist with depression. She also owns Safe Colon Cleansing which provides information on detoxifying the body which has been shown to be beneficial in depression.

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