Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Myth: The Only Way to Treat Depression Is by Taking Antidepressants
"Unless you have a severe form of depression, you probably do not need antidepressants,” says Krefft. “In fact, studies show that many people on antidepressants do not need them." Talk therapy, called psychotherapy, may be the best treatment for mild or moderate depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common psychotherapy for depression that teaches you to replace depression-related thoughts and behaviors with positive ones. Antidepressants may be added to CBT in some cases
Thursday, April 25, 2013
When I suggest psychotherapy then the closeones of depressed say it is not right time....Alok
I can add and say psychotherapy / CBT / REBT can be tried even by those not suffering from Depression or other serious mental ailments. For personality development, for those with foggy thoughts, with unmanaged anger, lacking concentration,loosing focus,those who become extra extra showy and spend huge amounts to show or those who panic even when they have to spend on necessities etc etc can also try psychotherapy. And of course those who are suffering from depression and start being hyper/ hasty/suspicious/ or extra talkative or are careless about health and wonder away from their responsibilities all need psychotherapy along with medicines. ........Alok
Myth: The Only Way to Treat Depression Is by Taking Antidepressants
"Unless you have a severe form of depression, you probably do not need antidepressants,” says Krefft. “In fact, studies show that many people on antidepressants do not need them." Talk therapy, called psychotherapy, may be the best treatment for mild or moderate depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common psychotherapy for depression that teaches you to replace depression-related thoughts and behaviors with positive ones. Antidepressants may be added to CBT in some casesSaturday, April 20, 2013
What Is Anger?
WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Andrew Seibert, MD
What Is Anger?
Anger is a very powerful emotion that can stem from feelings of frustration, hurt, annoyance, or disappointment. It is a normal human emotion that can range from slight irritation to strong rage.What Are the Dangers of Suppressed Anger?
Suppressed anger can be an underlying cause of anxiety and depression. Anger that is not appropriately expressed can disrupt relationships, affect thinking and behavior patterns, and create a variety of physical problems. Chronic (long-term) anger has been linked to health issues such as high blood pressure, heart problems, headaches, skin disorders, and digestive problems. In addition, anger can be linked to problems such as crime, emotional and physical abuse, and other violent behavior.What Steps Can I Take to Help Manage Anger?
- When you start feeling angry, try deep breathing, positive self-talk, or stopping your angry thoughts. Breathe deeply from your diaphragm. Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax" or "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply until the anger subsides.
- Although expressing anger is better than keeping it in, anger should be expressed in an appropriate way. Frequent outbursts of anger are often counter-productive and cause problems in relationships with others. Anger outbursts are also stressful to your nervous and cardiovascular systems and can make health problems worse. Learning how to use assertiveness is the healthy way to express your feelings, needs, and preferences. Being assertive can be used in place of using anger in these situations.
- Seek out the support of others. Talk through your feelings and try to work on changing your behaviors.
- If you have trouble realizing when you are having angry thoughts, keep a log of when you feel angry.
- Try to gain a different perspective by putting yourself in another's place.
- Learn how to laugh at yourself and see humor in situations.
- Practice good listening skills. Listening can help improve communication and can facilitate trusting feelings between people. This trust can help you deal with potentially hostile emotions.
- Learn to assert yourself, expressing your feelings calmly and directly without becoming defensive, hostile, or emotionally charged. Consult self-help books on assertiveness or seek help from a professional therapist to learn how to use assertiveness and anger management skills.
What Else Can I Do to Deal With My Anger in a Healthy Way?
If you believe that your anger is out of control and is having a negative affect on your life and relationships, seek the help of a mental health professional. A psychologist or other licensed mental health professional can work with you to develop techniques for changing your thinking and your behavior. A mental health professional can help you to deal with your anger in an appropriate way. Choose your therapist carefully and make sure to seek treatment from a professional who is trained to teach anger management and assertiveness skills.my comment on Kanakmal and Mustak's link and comments....
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Alok Tholiya Followers of which type produce more hardcore, smugglers, law breakers, mafias, landsharks, etc. Bhatakne ke liye ek hi kafi hei. Or na bhatakene ke liye spiritual guidance, calming down pravachan, discourses which do not let you go out of rail are required.Teaching in patience, faith in karma, belief in honest hard work are required. Be it one or many if it does not teach you all this and much more then you will drift from path of humanity and will become poison for society.
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