Remember: Managing even small disorder can brighten life and career

Know Your Triggers

Many people with bipolar disorder have less than predictable patterns of onset, says Prossin, but if you can identify depression or mania symptoms early, you might be able to get additional treatment or make lifestyle changes that prevent a manic episode.

Signs that warrant a call to your doctor include difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, speaking rapidly, racing thoughts, irritability, and intense boredom or frustration with the structured routine you have created. Remember: Managing bipolar disorder on a daily basis is both a life and career success strategy.

Could this be a form of clinical depression......but I feel good when talking or doing good work..

Q: When I'm at home I feel depressed a lot. I feel that I'm in a rut — going to work, trudging home, dinner, bed, repeat, same pressures from family. But when I travel I feel alive and happy. I even love seeing friends and relatives over a cup of tea,  I feel better attending meeting, visiting places, window shopping in malls, writing on issues, indulging in social activities and so on just because of the sense of doing something good as otherwise in family I am treated as failure and bundle of faults. Could this be a form of clinical depression or is it something else?
A:

Based on your description, it’s hard to say whether your symptoms and concerns are at a level that would warrant a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, although it is very clear that you're unhappy with your day-to-day life. You might benefit from talking with a mental health professional about how you're feeling.

The fact that you can feel better under some circumstances is a good sign. The term “loss of mood reactivity,” which refers to a state in which positive events — such as travel, in your case — no longer lift your spirits, is used to describe the most severe depressive episodes. Generally, people with clinical depression who have “preserved” mood reactivity (the ability to feel better under some circumstances) have a less severe illness and are the most likely to benefit from a range of depression treatments, including counseling and psychotherapy, as well as medications.

Learn more about the different types of depression, how depression is diagnosed, and how you can manage depression over the long term.


Healthy Self-Remedies for Depression

Other mood-boosting depression remedies you can use that will help you avoid risky behaviors include:

Getting regular exercise.
Participating in enjoyable hobbies.
Spending time with friends and loved ones who support you.
Setting realistic goals and working to achieve them.
Keeping to a consistent schedule for sleeping and eating.
Consuming a healthy, balanced diet.
Thinking positively and being patient with yourself.

Risky behaviors may seem like a tempting quick-fix for the difficult symptoms of depression, but they only cause additional problems. The best way to manage depression is to learn as much as you can about the condition and work closely with a mental health professional to find the right treatments for you.

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Q: Why do I feel so sad and guilty when I do something fun? I think about how there are so many people suffering in the world, and my husband is unsupportive when I feel this way. How can I handle this? I do get very sad and feel alone at times! 

— Sue, Illinois

A: 

There are remarkable differences among people with respect to attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors associated withhappiness, psychological well-being, and mental health, and these differences are in part related to our personality and upbringing. If this pattern is causing you to suffer in your day-to-day life, you might think about making an appointment with a therapist or counselor. Although any competent therapist may be able to help you, the form of therapy that most directly focuses on the relationship between feelings and particular attitudes and beliefs is called cognitive behavior therapy.

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Symptoms of Depression

Symptoms of Depression

When family and friends ask you what’s making you depressed, it’s okay to be honest and say you don’t know. If you are feeling depressed for a prolonged period of time, you should get evaluated by a mental health professional, especially if you experience any of these depression symptoms for more than two weeks:

• Having persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
• Feeling hopeless
• Feeling guilty, helpless, or worthless
• Being irritable
• Losing interest in activities that you normally like and enjoy doing
• Being tired and having little or no energy
• Having difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Having difficulty sleeping or sleeping all the time
• Eating too much or not eating at all because you’ve lost your appetite
• Having thoughts of suicide
• Having physical pain such as headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not respond to treatment

Knowing the 24 Forms of Anger Can Help You Overcome Your Own

Knowing the 24 Forms of Anger Can Help You Overcome Your Own

By BRENDA SHOSHANNA

        In the process of divorce many are susceptible to anger. Unfortunately, when anger strikes it is difficult to make correct choices and see things in the most constructive ways. “Who would I be without my anger?” many say. They feel that without anger they would become weak, a doormat and out of control.

Actually, the opposite is true. When we are free of anger, when we are clear about what’s really going, we can make the best choices and plans for the future. In order to do this, it’s necessary to know that anger camouflages itself and appears in many different guises. Below is a list of the 24 forms of anger. This is a general list. Some individuals can locate other specific ways in which anger manifests in their lives. If so, write it down. Watch your behavior. Keep a record. You will be amazed to discover aspects of yourself you were not aware of.

The 24 basic forms of anger are: (Some of them will surprise you)

1. Direct Attack 
2. Hypocrisy 
3. Stealing 
4. Lying & Deception
5. Depression
6. Withdrawal
7. Passive Aggressive Behavior
8. Hopelessness
9. Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts
10. Burnout            
11. Self-Sabotage
12. Low Self Esteem
13. Compulsions
14. Obsessions
15. Revenge
16. Addictions
17. Psychosomatic Disorders
18. Catastrophic Expectations
19. Masochism
20. Sadism
21.  Martyrdom
22. Judgmental-ness
23. Blaming
24. Gossiping     

These 24 forms are not set in stone. They vary from individual to individual. Many of the forms are inter-related. It’s important to notice how anger works in your life. Take your anger temperature. Once awareness grows you can make other choices.

Contrary to popular expectation it is not at all difficult to release anger once you are aware of what is going on. As soon as you spot a form of anger you’re involved in, turn it around. In this way, you let it go. If you see you are blaming another stop. If you find a grudge is gripping you, think of all the good things that person has done for you. If you see yourself gossiping, find something good to say. If you notice yourself in the grip of depression, (anger turned against the self), find a way to be your own best friend.            

Not only does anger attack others, it turns back and attacks the self. Most forms of illness and self-destructive behavior arise from anger which has not been released. Especially during a difficult time, it is wonderful to become aware and let negativity go.    

Clutter vs. Hoarding: What's the Difference?

• Clutter vs. Hoarding: What's the Difference?

  
  

  By Paula Spencer Scott
  WebMD Feature

  Reviewed by Joseph Goldberg, MD

  When is a mess more than just a mess? You may worry that your paper-piled desk or clothes-strewn rooms mean you're a hoarder bound for a TV reality show. But most people, even sloppy ones, fall somewhere closer to normal on the clutter scale. 

  What's Hoarding?

  Someone who hoards collects huge amounts of things, often items of little value like ketchup packets or papers. "They don't have one can opener, they have 40," says Regina Lark, PhD, of the National Association of Professional Organizers. She specializes in helping hoarders.

  A hoarder finds it painful to let go of things, so she never does. Stuff piles up in ways that are unsafe or affect the person’s dealings with others.

  "Their shower stalls have become storage units and you can't walk up the stairs." Falls and fires are two big dangers.

  Marriages often strain when one spouse can't resist hauling more seemingly useless items into a house that’s already bursting.

  In 2013, hoarding disorder was named a distinct mental illness. Only 2% to 5% of people have this diagnosis. Some researchers think that for some people, severe hoarding may be a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).  Other studies suggest hoarding may sometimes be related to ADHD or dementia. 

  What's Clutter?

  Many people live with a fair amount of mess, but the home is safe to move around in; they can straighten up enough to feel at ease having guests. Rooms are used the way they're meant to (no paper piles in the bathtub).

  Some people collect lots of things, but unlike a hoarder's stuff, these items have value or personal meaning.  Displays of holiday décor or model trains bring pleasure and pride, not the shame or sadness that often comes with hoarding.

  Where hoarding is a mental health concern, "clutter is largely in the eyes of the beholder," says Margit Novack, president of the National Association of Senior Move Managers. "Different people are comfortable with different degrees of clutter."

  People with problem-level clutter, though, may have trouble keeping their home tidy, even after they get help with cleaning or organizing. The mess returns.

  Signs of Trouble

  A red flag is when clutter affects your daily life. Ask yourself questions like these:

  • Do you buy many of the same things over time, because you can't find what you already have?

  • Does your stuff prevent you from having people over or having enough money?

  • Are you late paying bills because you can’t find your bills?

  • Do you have trouble getting dinner ready on time?

  • Does someone complain about your stuff? Does it cause family fights?

  • Are there narrow "goat trails" in your house to walk through between tall mounds of stuff?

  • Do you ever feel "I'm out of control" or feel bad looking at your piles of clutter?

  "Yes" answers mean your clutter might be a problem for you or others.
• Watch what you do: When you bring in mail, where does it go? When you see exactly how your clutter snowballs, you can get a better idea of how to stop it, Lark says. Could you stop at a recycle bin on your way from the mailbox to get rid of junk mail?

• Name the problem. People often tell Lark, "I cleaned my desk, but it all came back." This language distances you from the real issue of what's going on in that space. "It" isn't the problem -- your habits are.

• Set concrete limits. Saying "I'll buy less" is too vague. Better to say, "I'll limit my mess to these two rooms," Novack says.

• Accept neatness as a lifelong issue for you.  "It's a constant struggle, like losing 50 pounds and needing help to maintain it," Novack says. "You might gain 5 back and have to work hard not to gain 10 or 15."

• Try formal help. Self-help groups like Clutterers Anonymous and Messies Anonymous give ongoing support. A pro organizer can help you get on top of things and learn ways to improve. Also useful are cognitive behavioral therapy and treatment of underlying issues, such as ADHD or depression.

choose between Bad life style or being healthy

Just trust god and do not race. Limit working hours and spend some time on good work. Hv hearty breakfast, medium lunch, and light dinner before 7 pm on atleast 25 days of month. Go on picnics, outings, dance, play garba, enjoy swimming, laughing, simplicity. Spend more time with children and senior citizens .....BP, diabetes etc will not touch you but we r all in mad race , bad lifestyle ( more show off and less truer enjoyment).........hence all gadbad...