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Anxiety and Depression is caused by an imbalance of brain chemistry. Symptoms are normally dealt with by drugs, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) like Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft) and Fluoxetine (Prozac).

Little do doctors tell you that imbalances in brain chemistry are actually due to poor diet, an unsatisfactory sex life, lack of exercise and lack of support in relationships. Most if not all of these issues are ignored by the average doctor before they administer antidepressant drugs.

There is a lack of general mainstream holistic health information and knowledge. People are just unaware of what factors are causing all the problems in their lives. The medical establishment is like a veil of illusion masking real knowledge about how to live a healthy and happy life. Doctors are not trained in health, they are only trained in sickness. This means that you can not depend on doctors for your health, but only when you have become sick. The people of the future will be their own doctors, taking complete responsibility over their own health and holistic well being.

The basic core causes of anxiety and depression are are completely ignored by the mainstream medical establishment. Mainly because doctors do not have the time to do deal with these type of issues, because they are so complex. Therefore doctors may not be doing anyone with anxiety and depression any favours when it comes to prescribing antidepressant drugs.

Love and support in relationships helps produce serotonin (brain chemical of satisfaction, comfort and relaxation). Exercise also balances brain chemistry through the production of endorphins, and this together with correct diet the healthy production of dopamine (brain chemical of clarity, attention, interest and motivation).

There is no evasive short cut to living a healthy and fully functional life. There is no immediate miracle cure to anxiety and depression. It is up to the responsible person to learn about healthy diet, which in itself has the power to remove anxiety and depression by it’s roots. It is up to healthy person to exercise in a healthy way. It is up to the loving person to create a healthy loving fully functional life in all ways to facilitate his or her needs for love and support in relationships in order to create healthy brain chemistry.

There are two ways of dealing with anxiety and depression

1.) The most popular but unhealthy way is to suppress the symptoms, by taking antidepressants, eating junk food, drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes or drugs. This may work temporarily for some people, but for those who are sensitive or for those who’s soul is longing for love and freedom it only leads to more pain and suffering. This method may also include refusing to take responsibility for your problems by depending on others such as the medical establishment. With this method you may find yourself anxious and depressed for many years to come, until you decide to take responsibility for your life.

2.) The second method normally occurs after a lot of suffering in life and with many years of experiencing anxiety and depression. After a lot of soul searching you may stumble across yoga, healthy living, correct diet, healthy relationships and spirituality. You may research natural holistic cures for anxiety and depression and be well on your way to recovery and creating a glorious future. The power to create a healthy and happy life is in your hands. It is lost when you refuse to take responsibility by depending on others such as the medical establishment.

At one time, doctors believed that the hormones associated with pregnancy were a good protection against depression. In more recent years, however, there has been a growing body of evidence that depression during pregnancy is a serious problem, affecting 10-20% of all women – the same proportion that women as whole suffer without adding pregnancy into the equation. With figures like that and with the added concern that depression can factor into the health of the baby, it is important to know something about how depression and pregnancy are connected.

First, it’s important to recognize what depression is and what the symptoms are. Depression is a mood disorder that may have both biological and behavioral roots. Although healthy women frequently experience some of the following symptoms during a pregnancy, depression is usually diagnosed when the patient experiences three or more of the following symptoms in the space of two weeks:

- A sense that nothing feels enjoyable or fun anymore

- Feeling blue, sad, or “empty” for most of the day, every day

- Difficulty concentrating

- Extreme irritability, agitation, or excessive crying

- Trouble sleeping or sleeping all the time

- Extreme or never-ending fatigue

- A desire to eat all the time or not wanting to eat at all

If a woman experiences three or more of these, she may be suffering from clinical depression and should report the symptoms to her doctor.

Depression is a serious disorder, and is more than just having “the blues.” Untreated depression can interfere with a woman’s ability to care for her self during pregnancy, and can push a woman to neglect vital personal care, thus hurting her unborn child. In extreme cases, the condition can also put her at risk for suicide, and for abuse of substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Depression may also interfere with the ability to bond with the child, and can also increase the risk for having an episode of depression after delivery (postpartum depression). In addition, recent studies have shown the possibility of links between depression in the mother and such serious conditions as premature delivery, low birth weight, spontaneous miscarriage, and gestational hypertension, or preeclampsia.

Doctors feel that there are several major causes which can contribute to a depression during pregnancy. Having an existing history of clinical depression or PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a severe type of premenstrual syndrome or PMS) is paramount among these, as a predisposition to the disorder can increase the chance that pregnancy and its attendant stresses will bring on an episode. Age at time of pregnancy is also a factor — the younger the woman is, the higher the risk of depression.

There are also environmental factors to consider. If the woman is living alone, without the support of a partner, and has limited social support; if there are already multiple children in the family, or there is a history of marital conflict and ambivalence about the pregnancy, there is a greatly increased risk of a significant clinical depression.

If a pregnant woman believes that she is experiencing depression, she should seek medical advice immediately. This is not a condition that will simply go away; treatment to avoid the serious consequences listed above is vital.

Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression during pregnancy. One of the most important is for the woman to take a step back and realize that she may not have to do everything she did before the pregnancy. If a social network and supportive partner are available, much of the self-imposed stress of trying to maintain a normal, pre-pregnancy routine can be alleviated by doing less while others take up the slack. If these resources are not available, psychotherapy is an effective way to help the patient get at root causes of feelings of helplessness and low self-worth, thus allowing her to cope better.

Self care is critical – developing good sleeping habits, regular diet and exercise routines and the like are also effective treatments. Medications are also available, but as with any drugs taken during pregnancy, there are risks that must be considered. Some antidepressants have been associated with serious side effects for the baby; any use of these drugs should be discussed carefully with a trained doctor so that risks are balanced against the benefits. Keeping in mind that depression is a serious illness; there are times when the benefits of treating a depressive episode with drugs outweigh the possible downside.

As with any medical condition that occurs during a pregnancy, depression requires a skilled diagnosis and treatment by a trusted specialist. Women who are at risk for depression or who are experiencing the symptoms owe it to themselves to address the problem as soon as possible.

Despite our best guesses, no one is exactly sure what causes depression. There are also various ways in which depression can manifest. It is hard to tell whether or not someone will develop this condition, and the best way of figuring out whether or not a medication will work for a given individual is to try it out. However, do not let these facts discourage you because for some people, depression medicine can help. So, you must be wondering to yourself, depression medicine – is this the best cure for depression?

Without external help, your depression could go on for weeks, or it could even stretch over several years. Medications can help, but finding the right one can also be tricky, especially since effects vary by person. When you have decided that you wish to use a particular depression treatment, it will be a good idea to learn everything about it. Here are some of the options that you can consider:

Over the Counter Medications

There are a number of treatments you can obtain without a prescription. They may work for mild cases of depression, but do remember to consult your doctor for advice as a precautionary step as well. Also, just because a supplement or medication is sold over the counter, it does not necessarily mean that it will not have any side effects. This is especially so when combined with other medications, so you need to be wary of the ingredients present in them.

Examples of common herbal depression medicine include St. John’s Wort and SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine). Both of these can increase the levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain, which are necessary for producing “happy” hormones to overcome depression. However, you need to watch out for side effects, especially when consuming St. John’s Wort. It can make your skin sensitive to sunlight and your body may also react negatively to it if you are allergic to its content. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytyptophan) is another popular supplement that can help the body create more serotonin and improve sleep patterns.

Fish oil supplements may help people suffering from a lack of Omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, homeopathic remedies can also help one overcome depression naturally. However, bear in mind that it is risky to self-prescribe medication without consulting a doctor or therapist first.

Prescription Medications

Those who suffer from more severe forms of depression may be prescribed depression medication by a doctor or psychiatrist. Remember that taking these medications should be voluntary. So, if you are uncomfortable about consuming them, then you should definitely discuss with a medical professional for better alternatives. There are various types of depression medication available today, including Tricyclics (TCAs), Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), and Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).

These are not the only types of prescription drugs that can help you with depression, but they are the most commonly used ones today. Each medicine improves the way the brain works by producing chemical effects that can alleviate the symptoms of depression. However, the effect will be different on each person, so do not be surprised if you have to try out several different options before finding the cure.

The depression medication prescribed initially should be one of a very low dose. Then, your doctor should increase its dosage gradually after positive effects are observed. Medicine will usually be given to you on top of the regular therapy sessions conducted if your case is severe.

Do not be discouraged if your doctor or psychiatrist does not appear to have a solution that works immediately. Be patient and wait for long term results to appear as doing so can change your life significantly. As such, whether or not depression medicine is the best cure for depression depends on the individual- his life style, the type of medicine consumed and his body

Negative influence of depressive symptoms completely ruin a person’s life. Depression is so responsible in turning a professional and budding entrepreneur in to useless and complete failure. As depression strengths its hold on the person risking it to remain with patient for entire life.

Many ways are used to conquer depression and help patient relax. Among available options there is method of treating depression using herbal medicines. Herbal medicines have many benefits to provide to depressive people.

To help people get over confusion and dilemma of choosing correct treatment. I present to you natural way of treating depression. Herbal medicines have benefits such as

1) They are easily available and don’t require any strict prescription from physician.
2) Have no or least side effects as compare to medication.
3) Are highly cost effective than anti depressant medicines.
4) Herbal medicines have a large variety of medicines. They do not repeat medicine for different types of depression. Instead, herbal medicines are given to patient depending on the symptoms seen in them and severity of the depression.

Additionally, herbal medicines are also found in items consumed in the form of supplements such as tea.

Herbal medicine can be used to conquer depression out of your life. There are many composition of using herbal medicines. For instance herbal tea can be used in following ways to bring down stress and depression.

Depression Tamer Herbal Tea Recipe

1) Take 1 tea spoon St John’s Wort.
2) Take 1 tea spoon of Gingko Biloba

After completing the above steps, continue by placing 1 cup of water in to a glass or you can use porcelain pot if you have one. Then warm it to boiling point. When you reach boiling point remove pot from the heater and add herbals in to pot.

Place a tight lid on the pot and allow it to steep for 5 minutes. Stain out herbals and place them in a cup. Add sweeten honey on them of any desired quantity.

Nervous Tension Tea

As is earlier mentioned herbal tea is good receptor for healing anxiety and depressive disorders. Unfortunately, most people are unaware about its advantages. Another herbal tea recipe to remove tension and stress from one’s life that

1) Add 1 1/3 oz. St John’s Wort
2) Then put 1 oz Lemon Balm leaves.
3) Continue and put 1 oz Valerian

Use 1 tea spoon of herb mixed with each cup of boiling water. Then steer for 10 minutes and then strain it. Then add sweeten to that drink to get good taste. Drink this cup of tea before going to bed for several weeks until your depression is removed, your nerves are calmed. Such drinks are also effective for good sleep as well.

Depression suffering people have better chance to recover from their miserable state using herbal medicines. These medicines are given to people depending on their type of depression experienced by people. Such as different medicines are given to person suffering from mild or moderate form of depression.

Accordingly, right dosage and medication is provided to patient. Mostly natural medications are given to depressive person mixed with lemon, clary sage, rosemary oil and such ingredients.

“My boyfriend says I’m too sensitive.” Ouch. It hurts when the man you adore tells you that. It’s even more painful because you do feel things so deeply. It’s likely hard for you to imagine that it’s possible for a person to be too sensitive. What your boyfriend is likely trying to express is that he wishes you wouldn’t take everything so seriously.

Right now all you can think of is why your boyfriend would tell you that you’re super sensitive. He probably didn’t do it to hurt you, although that’s the way you took it. Instead, he’s trying to express to you that he would be happier and more content in the relationship if he didn’t have to be so careful about what he said to you at every turn. If you are the type of woman who allows herself to feel and absorb things on an intense level that is going to impact your relationship.

Try and remove yourself from the pain you are feeling over his comment for a moment. Consider whether or not there may be some value in what he said. Does he sometimes make small jokes that you take as insults? Does it hurt you when you catch him looking at another girl? What about when he forgets to say “I love you” or “I’ve missed you.” Do you get upset with him then? Although it’s completely understandable why these things might bother you, your reaction to them is what you need to deal with.

Instead of looking at each of his actions, consider taking into account the way he treats you in general. If he’s loving, caring and compassionate, that’s what truly matters. You need to start looking at his feelings towards you more in a big picture kind of way as opposed to each small instance and how that makes you feel.

When your boyfriend thinks you’re too sensitive and he’s expressed that to you, don’t overlook that. He’s telling you for a reason. Likely because men just aren’t attracted to drama queens and that may very well be how he views you. If he has to constantly deal with putting out the emotional fire after you’ve become upset, that gets tiring and old very quickly. He’ll label you as high maintenance and want to move on to someone who is more easy going and less sensitive.

Try and detach yourself from those small comments that bite. Don’t allow him to see you get upset over them and again, try and remember his overall adoration for you. If you can become less sensitive, he’ll definitely feel closer to you.