Everyone experiences some unhappiness or “the blues”, perhaps due to a setback or loss. The painful feelings that accompany these changes are appropriate and necessary and present an opportunity for personal growth. But what if there are persisting low feelings, although you can’t say that you’re really depressed? Is this something to be concerned about? …
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Depression is a real and very serious disease that affects millions. There are many reasons why someone may suffer from depression, but it is important to note that if you have depression it is not your fault. Many tend to think that it is their fault and because of that they are embarrassed and sometimes …
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Depression is becoming more and more common place in American society. Instead of a normal case of “the blues”, a new CDC report finds 5.4 percent of Americans 12 years of age and older have dealt with depression. 80 percent of those who report that they are depressed state that it is affecting their daily …
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A free International Support Group facilitated by Dr. Marshack. This teleconference is only for Members of the Meetup group, Asperger Syndrome: Partners & Family of Adults with ASD. Click here for membership details and to register for this call. Topic: Why do I feel so disoriented? Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 2:30 PM PT TELECONFERENCE: Why …
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Managing Stress Life is filled with stress, which can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Acute stress is the reaction to an immediate threat, commonly known as the fight or flight response. The threat can be any situation that is experienced as a danger. Frequently, however, modern life poses on-going stressful situations that are not …
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Coping with Anxiety Disorders Feelings of nervousness, anxiousness, worry, fear, or anxiety may have you wondering if you need to see a mental health professional to relieve your anxiety symptoms. Many people experience anxiety occasionally, but when your level of anxiety begins to interfere with your daily activities, it could indicate that you are suffering …
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