From the monthly archives:

June 2008

Bereavement Support

by Dawn Pugh

Are Bereavement support groups beneficial. I think this depends on the individual and their circumstances. 

Bereavement Support Groups

Learn the knowledge you need about bereavement support groups to make the right decision.

As rule of thumb bereavement counseling is not deemed as beneficial during the first 12 months as this is a natural grieving period: The first birthday, Christmas, in fact the first anniversary of everything. Although again it depends on the individual and impending circumstances. 

The Cheapest How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies

Plan funerals and personal bereavement rituals. How To Go on Living with Someone You Love Dies also includes a comprehensive resource listing and a chapter on finding professional help and support groups. …

Bereavement is not always about the loss of a person it can be the loss of a pet:

Loss of a dog.

You can seek help from pet bereavement counseling services, pet-loss support hotlines, and local or online bereavement group’s%

In fact loss can be about the change, changing a job, moving house, even a way of life. All of these sub categories will be discussed in subsequent posts.

 

 

 

There are lots of research into ways to cure depression and there is no 3 minute cure for depression or even free depression treatment, although some do cure depression naturally but the majority, by following prescribed treatment plans for depression.

Some time ago, DHEA (dehydroeplandrosterone) was known as a “youth hormone” thought to heighten energy and libido.  Now comes the possibility that DHEA could be a revolutionary depression treatment used as a depression medication for anyone showing depressive symptoms.

Research published in the Archives of General Medicine found that 90 mg daily of DHEA significantly reduced the symptoms of depressed  patients, even in those who had not responded to depression treatments before.

DHEA is something which the body creates naturally, and has been linked to depression, researchers aren’t sure how the hormone is created. It may be a building block for estrogen and testosterone; which both have mood-altering qualities, or it may boost feel-good brain chemicals like serotonin.

Although very promising results were found in patients suffering depression, this is probably not licensed as yet, as a depression cure. 

Please do not rush out to your Doctors and request a prescription as the long term effects are still not known. This drug is still very much in it’s infancy.

Dawn Pugh

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Is it Beneficial to suffer in “Suicide Silence”?

June 28, 2008

Whether it’s recent deaths or past deaths, when a loved one commits suicide, relatives, spouses even friends experience a  roller coaster of emotions including grief, guilt, and depression and we can fluctuate between all of these for some time. Research have indicated that some family survivors may have particularly difficult grief reactions (complicated grief) and that counseling can be useful [...]

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SIDS Sudden Infant death Syndrome

June 27, 2008

SIDS or Sudden infant death syndrome is one of the most devastating experiences any parent could face. There is no single infant death causes or sudden infant death syndrome prevention, which for the bereft can make it all the more unacceptable. Nothing can take away the pain or fill the baby’s place in your heart. But it may help to [...]

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5 Secrets to winning “Good Arguments”

June 26, 2008

What is an Argument?  Argument definition: Is a discussion involving conflicting points of view. Deductive Arguments:  if valid, the conclusion follows by necessity. Persuasive Argument: Where the one person or group benefits at the cost of the other. Inductive Argument: If strong, the conclusion is, at best, probably true.
Years of marriage counseling/ Relationship counseling and a successfull second [...]

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What is Seperation Anxiety?

June 25, 2008

Separation anxiety disorder almost always occurs in children. It is suspected in children who are excessively anxious about separation from important family members.
Some or all of the following symptoms would be evident for at least 4 weeks:
1. Extreme distress from either anticipating or actually being away from home or being separated from a parent. 
2. Extreme [...]

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Wimbledon 2008

June 24, 2008

Maybe you can remember Wimbledon coverage and jon mcenroe many explosive anger outbursts. He coined the catchphrase “You cannot be serious!” Which was directed toward an umpire during a match at Wimbledon in 1981. I remember watching Wimbledon in disbelief as this sportsman behaved very aggressively in front of thousands of viewers. Whatever [...]

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Call it Karma

June 23, 2008

Quotes on Karma not by a Buddha monk but by an Actress ‘Sharon Stone’ and a Senior Pastor ‘John Hagee’. How can they define karma? Who knows their Karma, my Karma, every body’s Karma. What is the definition of karma?
The philosophical explanation of karma can differ slightly between traditions, but the general concept is [...]

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10 Panic Attack Symptoms

June 21, 2008

Below are 10 panic attack systems that you might help if you feel you are experiencing a panic attack.
This is by no means definitive list and in any event the list is merely a guideline. As always, if concerned seek medical advice.

Shortness of Breath
Heart Palpitations
Dizziness
Clammy Hands
Chest [...]

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“Therapist Needed”

June 19, 2008

Therapists needed: American psychotherapists, psychologists. Counselors, mental health workers and psychiatrist, are all being urged to sign up FREE for a brand new directory. A directory that will offer a chance to increase their client base. Therapist will have the opportunity to have greater exposure within the area and expertise that they work. Offering people [...]

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