Depression is an illness. Just like any other illness, it can be treated. Just as people with diabetes don't have the appropriate amount of insulin, people with depression don't have the appropriate amount of certain chemicals in the brain that enable them to experience life the way they sh...
(Author’s Note:I just want to interject here. Speaking as someone who has lived with long-term Bipolar-depression for decades now, I am fully aware that this advice will elicit an eye-roll from people who struggle with depression or low feelings of self-worth. “Oh, it’s just that ...
While the mind and body are often thought of separately, medical scientists have been working to unravel the interconnected nature of physical and mental/emotional pain or distress. One of the leading motivations for such research is that chronic pain conditions are often comorbid with depression, a...
May be considered second-line for the treatment of bipolar depression when first-line agents are not effective or tolerated. Bupropion (Zyban brand [discontinued], generic bupropion) may be used to relieve cravings associated with nicotine withdrawal during smoking cessation. Research has shown that ...
Mental illnesses like PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder may cause rifts in a family. The reasons are often complex because it’s rarely just one reason. But, whatever the reason, it causes the people involved to choose to disconnect or drift away from one another typically to protect the...
Here are some tips to help you deal with guilt when you have depression; ~ Practice self kindness like positive self-talk and gratitude ~ Move and keep your mind occupied. Physical activity as simple as walking can increase your endorphins (happy hormones). ...
Individuals' chronic use of drugs and alcohol may be due to misdiagnosis of depression, schizophrenia,bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues. Most people with mental conditions are treated with a mix of prescription meds and the help of a qualified mental health professional. Many of the...
Lamotrigine is used either alone or in combination with other anticonvulsants to treat epilepsy. It may also be used to stabilize mood in people with bipolar disorder. Experts are not sure exactly how lamotrigine works But some have suggested that it inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channels, ...
Depression Bipolar disorder Disturbed eating behavior, such as anorexia nervosa (a severe fear of gaining weight, leading to food or calorie restriction and excessive exercise) Autism Psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) Some studies also showed that these conditions could aff...
Losses Due to Mental or Emotional Disorders Most travel insurance policies do not cover claims involving psychiatric or emotional disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression. (In rare cases policies may cover these conditions if hospitalization is required.) ...