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 Help For Children Who Are Depressed Are you the parent of a child who is often depressed? Are you a child who often feels down in the dumps and depressed? This article offers advice for both parents, other family members, and children about how to deal with, reduce and even eradicate this depression. I remember from my own childhood having many periods when I was very unhappy and sad. I was the type of person who would let aspects of my life get on top of me which would at times affect my sleep patterns. I found growing up through childhood, into a teenager, and ultimately into my adulthood as one big choir and struggle. I was forever comparing my own life to that of my brother, sister, and friends. Their lives seemed so much easier than mine was and this made me feel quite jealous of them. Looking back one of my faults was that I was not willing to discuss my worries and fears with my parents and basically kept them bottled up inside of me. This meant of course that I had to ...

 Manic Depression The Worst Type Of Depression Manic depression or Bipolar depression is actually considered one of the worst types of depression that people usually suffer from. Characterized by sudden and extreme changes in their mood, Manic depression is said to be called as such because manic = mania refers to the ‘ups’ while depression refers to the ‘downs’. But when these so-called mood swings have gone to utmost absurdity, from getting irked even by the littlest or simplest of things like not getting your favorite ice cream flavor, this may not be just a sign of battiness, but when getting irked means, you’ll cuss and swear on the ice cream vendor and throw absurd tantrums, this may already be the start of Manic depression. The so-called ‘manic’ or ‘ups’ in Manic depression is described as to be the times when a person suffering from Manic depression may experience overly high periods, consisting of heightened energy, a sudden outburst of euphoric mood, extreme irritabilit...

 Bring An End To Depression Everybody gets the blues once in a while. It’s normal to feel sad on a rainy day, get sentimental over a lost love, or feel so terribly lonely during really low moments of your life. But once depression gets out of hand, it can wreak havoc on your mental state and drive you to such emotional lows – to the point that you might seriously choose to end your life. So if you think you’re experiencing extreme emotional lows, then you’d better do something about it.  What are the signs of depression? 1. Feeling sad without any apparent reason. 2. Getting mad at anything, everything, anyone, and everyone around you. 3. Thinking that your life is getting nowhere. 4. Feeling that whatever you do is not enough. 5. Feeling that you’re not good enough for anything. 6. Always feeling tired. 7. Feeling that there is no more hope for whatever troubles you. 8. Feeling that you don’t deserve to live in this world anymore. These are some of the m...

 How Is Depression Treated More than eleven million people in the United States suffer from depression each year. This medical condition that affects the mind can have lasting effects such as a feeling of hopelessness, lack of ambition and an inability to focus. Depression can affect all age groups and genders but is more prevalent in women. Consulting a mental help professional such as a psychiatrist is beneficial to obtain proper diagnosis and treatment. This condition can adversely affect school, home life, and employment.  Most treatments will involve a combination of drug therapy and natural remedies for a fully balanced physical and emotional state. Medications will likely involve some form of antidepressant drug. The most commonly used types are tricyclic, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRI’s. SSRI’s have become the most popular form for treating depression because of the lower risk of side effects. These drugs i...

Happiness And Health Are The Two Most Important Things In Life The world is becoming obsessed with money and all things material. From the size of your house, the type of car and even where you travel on your holidays, some people are trying to go one better do their friends and family. For me, these people are quite sad. I have a friend who is similar to the people above, he is always thinking of money, always talking about money. How to earn it, how to spend it etc. He is part of a lottery syndicate, there are about fifty people in this syndicate. When he goes out on a Saturday evening, he always takes with him a piece of paper with the numbers on it and a little pen. At around nine o’clock he phones his girlfriend and she tells him what the numbers are for that particular night. He then spends around twenty minutes checking the numbers and then re-checking to see if he has any winning lines. He then returns from the toilet area and is asked by other members of the group about ho...

 Knowing Your Emotions The sad clown attracts us and evokes a feeling of sadness and compassion. Have you ever noticed that the sadness and compassion really feel like it is for you? Often, we live our suppressed emotional experiences through some other external situation, mainly entertainment. Once we’re in a safe environment, it’s okay to let it out. Except, you’ve buried so many emotions, you’re not sure what is left unexpressed. It can derail you at any time, upsetting your equilibrium, setting the waterworks at the drop of a hat, and blazing the rage with a tiny spark  Consider a new way of being in this world; a way that allows the expression and understanding of your emotions. Imagine being present for others who are enmeshed in difficult times, barely coping to keep their emotions in check. What healing can occur! What strength will be gained! What friendship and loyalty will be developed! What team support will be developed! What courage will be found! If we’re hu...

  Tips To Increase Self Esteem I have had many confidence issues in my life, all of which I have either dealt with or overcome. I have written about some of these issues below. 1. The Bald Patch on my head  2. My height 3. My weight 4. The stutter of my speech 5. My lack of belief in myself 6. My career THE BALD PATCH ON MY HEAD Even though to some people it may seem trivial, I was born with a bald patch the size of a ten pence piece. As I went through childhood and especially the teenage years, I became more and more self-conscious and paranoid about it. It was especially noticeable when it rained or when I went swimming as my hair would become wet. People at school would ridicule me and I was forever trying to hide and cover the bald patch even though most people knew about it. It hurt when people laughed at me and eventually, I stopped going swimming altogether. MY HEIGHT Out of all of my close male family and friends, I am the shortest at 5ft 4. Thi...

 Anger Management For Kids Kids are normally forthcoming with regards to sharing feelings and emotions. A kid may be burdened with feelings of pain and guilt but you would never learn it from a conversation. A child’s feelings are usually display in the behaviour. When a child is sad, they may keep to themselves or have little to say. When a child feels guilty, they may avoid people and stay in their room. When a child is angry, they may break their toys, scream or throw a tantrum. Children are not always verbal about their emotions but actions often speak louder than words.  When kids show signs of anger, bursting into fits or rage and rolling around the floor in tantrums, this should be a sign that there’s a problem. This should tell the parent that this child needs help. Left untreated, this problem could evolve into a mountain of difficulty in the future. Anger management for kids is available and is effective in dealing with a child’s problems with anger. Finding the be...

 Effective Anger Management Help It may be difficult for an individual, no matter what age, to admit they need help in controlling their problem with anger. However, this is the initial step to treatment and learning how to control these emotions. Effective anger management help is assistance in discovering methods or strategies for managing anger problems or if fortunate enough, eliminating them all together. Effective anger management help will equip an individual to face their anger issues with a better attitude, as well as develop skills to control their reactions to confrontational situations. Three common reactions to a stressful or irritating situation are bottling up emotions, getting defensive or lashing out. Neither of these reactions is healthy or a solution to managing anger issues. When an individual decides to bottle up their emotions of anger instead of seeking anger management help, there can be several negative consequences. Bottling up anger may be okay for the ...

 Anger Management Tips To Use In Stressful Situations When an individual is dealing with anger issues, usually their emotions evolve when put in stressful situations. If a difficult incident pops up, often their only way to cope with it is to put up their defensive side. Becoming angry is probably easier than dealing with the circumstances. This is unfortunate since anger doesn’t solve anything. Once it subsides, the problem is still there. There are anger management tips that people can use when found in stressful situations. If there is a friend or family member who is easy to talk to and understanding, it might be good to talk to them. When an individual becomes angry, they are incapable of seeing the other side of the problem. Talking to someone may help them by sharing their side of the story. A friend or family member may be able to help them sort through their issues and make them look at the situation from the other side. This anger management tip may work well for some p...

What Are Some Anger Management Techniques? Having trouble controlling anger is a major issue in many individuals’ lives. Addressing this issue can be difficult if the person is unwilling to admit to their problem and seek help. It is imperative that people be supportive and encouraging to those with anger issues. At times it may seem impossible since these people can be hurtful and even violent. Helping them to realize they need help would be the initial step to controlling their anger.  Once an individual is willing to work on their anger problem and turn to anger management, there are anger management techniques that will be taught to help them. There are many techniques that are beneficial regarding anger management. It might be necessary for the individual to try them all in order to find anger management techniques that work best for them. One technique recommended for anger management is relaxation. Angry feelings and emotions can be calmed by relaxing exercises such as d...

Anger Management For Teens Success As a teen, it must be rather difficult to always be positive in every situation. Growing up in society today is challenging and teenagers are often compelled to be defensive. Teenagers are not usually compassionate individuals. They are constantly in competition and jealousy is a huge factor. The fight to always be number one is very common in the teenage world. It is unfortunate and sad since these years ought to be the best years of their lives. Teenage children are forced to grow up long before their time because of the daily challenges and obstacles they are faced with. Some young people can handle adversity very well while others are quick to build a defensive wall. When faced with confrontation, many teens lash out and become reckless, often to the point of violence and nowadays, death. Developing an anger management plan for teens could be difficult since teens are quick to resist advice and not always compliant with instructions. In order fo...

 Anger Management In Children Anger, a normal emotion, can transform into something painful and ugly. First thoughts of anger issues may bring about images of a couple fighting, a parent abusing a child, a teenager lashing out at a teacher or a parent. Rarely will images of angry children come to mind. Unfortunately, children, at very young ages, have to deal with feelings of anger and rage. This is a truth that is often difficult to understand or manage. Children, young children especially, aren’t normally aware of how they feel. When a child becomes upset or mad they simply show these emotions through their behavior. A good example of this might be the little boy in the supermarket who throws a tantrum because he’s upset. Many parents have had to deal with similar situations. It is unfortunate that oftentimes these occurrences are overlooked or dismissed because they are “just children”. Anger management in children is as important, or perhaps even more important than anger manag...

 Learning Healthy Anger Management Strategies When treating or dealing with anger issues, there are many suggestions for anger management strategies. Each of them is intended to help people who are hot-tempered and frequently have fits of rage. Anger, although a healthy and normal response to upsetting situations, it can be intense to the point of violence. When a person experiences regular episode of angry or reckless behaviours, there’s a problem, one that needs to be dealt with. Anger management strategies are designed to help an individual return to a healthy, normal existence. Taking a time-out is considered a healthy management strategy. Removing oneself from a situation or person that makes a person angry is practicing time-out. This anger management strategy might simply require a ride in the car or a walk on the beach. Playing sports or working out will help an individual to use up some of the extra energy without involving others. Some other suggestions for time-out are...

 Anger Management For Teen Children The teenage years are crucial in the growth of children. Unfortunately, these are the years where children experience some of their most challenging encounters. This particular period in a child’s life can take them down many paths, some of them not so pleasant. Teen children who are forced to deal with upsetting circumstances often lash out. Developing a reckless attitude is common in many teen children. When teens turn to emotions of anger and begin to act out, it might be time to seek anger management for teen children.   As a teenager, trying to cope with the diverse situations which continuously present themselves can be emotionally strenuous. This strain unleashes many thoughts and feeling including anger. Anger is a natural response when somebody pushes a person’s buttons. However, what the person chooses to do with those feelings makes the difference. Anger management for teen children teaches self-awareness and self-control. Ang...

 Working Through Anger Management Lesson Plans When an individual accepts they have anger issues, normally the next phase includes steps to anger management. There are many people and programs available to help people with difficulties controlling their temper. Besides visiting a psychiatrist, there are options such as support groups, anger management seminars, retreats, and many techniques that are beneficial for anger management. An option that provides the individual with a step-by-step approach is an anger management lesson plan. Anger management lesson plans are developed to offer a person a plan of action when a stressful or confrontational situation arises. When the individual experiences signs of negative emotions and angry thoughts, an anger management lesson plan is meant to provide tools to decrease or control their temper. Anger management lesson plans can be designed to be individual, once a person finds techniques or adopts skills that work for them. Working throu...

What Is Anger Management Anger is an emotion experienced by kids and adults alike. When something or someone interferes with an individual in a negative manner, it can cause them to become angry. Anger is a normal response to such a situation. However, anger can be classed as a mild or intense irritation. Depending on the individual, the circumstance, and their emotions, anger may cause a person to become enraged or even furious. People who become angry behave in different ways. Some lash out or become extremely defensive. Other people tend to keep their anger to themselves, bottling up their negative emotions and hurt. While some people become reckless and even abusive. Anger can be a terribly harmful emotion if it isn’t controlled. Controlling anger is considered anger management. The first step to controlling anger issues is to admit there is a problem. Some people have major anger issues but cannot see them. Naturally, something happens to set a person off making them angry. Indivi...

 Anger Management Activities Are Recommended Dealing with anger and its repercussions can be very challenging. Unaware of how to handle irritating and stressful situations may be a reason for many fits of anger and rage. Most people, with the exception of young children perhaps, recognize their problem with uncontrollable anger. Although there are many anger management activities that would enable them to better cope with confrontational situations, some people are uneducated regarding these techniques and activities  There are man anger management activities individuals can practice or participate in when attempting to cope with daily feelings of anger. One activity that is recommended for anger management is exercise. Exercise has been proven to have a positive impact on an individual’s mood. Exercise helps an individual to decrease any negative feelings they might be experiencing. An effect of anger management activity might be as simple as going for a walk or jog in the ...

How To Stay Calm When Life Isn*T  No matter what is happening in the world around us, it is never necessary to become caught in depression, fear or other negativity. We are not the victims of the world we see but have the ability to mobilize ourselves and take charge of the way we respond. There are simple steps to take which when practiced easily turn our state of mind around – and affect the world outside as well.  It is very important to both learn and take these steps. Depression and fear can easily become addictive. The longer we stay in negative states of mind, the more difficult it can become to leave them ..Our world then grows smaller and we begin to develop catastrophic expectations. We lose touch with our own power to take charge, to choose actions and perceptions which counteract the negativity. However, it is the right and responsibility of every mature adult, to steer their lives in the direction of their own choosing. The tools offered both in this article and...

 Stress Reduction 30 Easy Things That You Can Do Stress affects the whole person – body, mind, feelings, and behavior, and just as symptoms can take many forms, so there are many simple actions that you can take to relieve these symptoms. Take Action on Stress. Ask yourself “Am I stressed, or am I in denial?” Simply making a conscious decision to act upon your situation will bring to you, such a sense of relief that this unpleasant situation is going to change, that you will immediately start to feel some benefit. Chunk Down. Chunking down helps you to define what the problems actually are. It helps you to divide the problems causing you stress into smaller and therefore more manageable parts. You can then look for solutions, options and ways forward. This is a good problem solving technique. Speak to Someone. A problem shared is a problem halved, it’s good to talk. Talking it over with a friend or someone who is willing to listen, who wont judge or offer advice, can ...

 Getting Through The Day When Your Anxieties Are Out Of Control What do you do when your fears and anxieties overwhelm you as soon as you get up in the mornings? Well, the first thing you need to do is to seek the services of a professional and/or counselor who can teach you how to manage your fears and give you the help that you need. Until you can meet with someone, what can you do in the meantime to cope with your fears? The first step is to take a deep breath and try to find something to do to get your mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper, watch TV, play on the computer or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. This will distract you from your current problem. Most importantly, doing something will give you the self-confidence that you can still function and that you can get through the rest of the day. Another thing to remind yourself is that things change and events do not stay the same. F...