Depression and Physical Health

Depression has a great impact on the body and its effects appear on many body systems. in fact, some depressed people will have physical symptoms as their main concern when seeking help for depression. Here are some of these effects: Sleep Sleep is profoundly disturbed in depression. Depressed people may have difficulties falling and initiating … Continue reading Depression and Physical Health

Mental Tiredness

Mental Exhaustion happens when you feel overwhelmed particularly with long-term stress. You may feel emotionally drained, detached and apathic. Mental exhaustion to your brain is like bodily tiredness to your muscles. many things can lead to this state : job stress, family problems, care of kids or of aging parents, and many other stressors. Irritable … Continue reading Mental Tiredness

Exercise to Ward off Depression

Depression has significant potential morbidity and mortality, contributing to suicide, incidence and adverse outcomes of medical illness, disruption in interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and lost work time. Depression is a treatable condition, and it can be managed by medications, psychotherapy or both. Following are some exercise related behavioral actions to counteract depression. Make The First … Continue reading Exercise to Ward off Depression

Could it be burn-out?

Burn-out is a well know condition emerging in work environment. Although it is not recognized as a specific mental disorder in the current medical system, it has a lot of accumulating evidence. Burn-out cannot be diagnosed in isolation of work stress exposure; in addition to that, it has certain symptoms and signs, which we will … Continue reading Could it be burn-out?

Burnout Surprising Signs

Buying Sprees Compulsive buying -- in stores or online -- can be a distraction from stress-out state or it can serve as an esteem booster. The effect on mood is temporary but could be addictive-like. Always seek help for the underlying cause. Alcohol People can abuse alcohol to cope with depression and anxiety and to … Continue reading Burnout Surprising Signs