Myth: The Only Way to Treat Depression Is by Taking Antidepressants

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 cases

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 cases

What Is Anger?

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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.

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Testosterone levels falling, but not many are aware

Dec 16, 2012, 01.43 AM IST

MUMBAI: When psychiatrist Sreekant (name changed) started forgetting the names of his patients,

 he was shattered. Consultations with various doctors and diagnostic tests didn't show any problem,

 except for a borderline measure of testosterone, the male hormone.

"I put him on testosterone replacement therapy and he was normal soon," said Dr Rupin Shah, an 

andrologist with Lilavati Hospital. Sreekant's case, however, shows the abnormally low awareness

 about reduced production of testosterone or male hypogonadism. This despite the fact that the 

condition can reduce a man's libido, indicate his bones are weak or he suffers from a major disease 

such as cancer, HIV or depression.

"It would be wrong to view hypogonadism as a lifestyle condition. It's a bonafide health problem that

 never gets attention," said visiting endocrinologist Dr Surendar Bhasin from Boston University. 

The lone Indian study on hypogonadism found prevalence of 26% in the 170 men who participated

 in the study (In the US, various studies peg it between 5% and 40% depending on the age group).

In many cases, hypogonadism is a harbinger of bigger diseases. "It could be a symptom for cancer,

 HIV or weakened bones," said Dr Bhasin. Hypogonadism is also seen in men with diabetes and 

heart diseases.

Referring to the situation in India, Dr Shah said, "None of the diagnostic tests in India gives the 

right result. So, we have to repeat the tests a few times." The first step would be to set up the

 right diagnostic protocol. Then, a study would be commissioned to understand the right levels 

of testosterone in the Indian male, added Dr Shah.

10 Principles for Peace of Mind

10 Principles for Peace of Mind

Life is long and full of challenges. Most of those challenges are internal, and depends on how WE choose to accept and interpet them. Our lives can go on very different paths, depending on what we do and how we look at what happens to us along the way. Here are 10 points of advice that if followed, will guarantee a better life, one that brings with it true peace of mind.

1. Do Not Interfere In Others' Business Unless Asked. Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others'affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, our direction. No two human beings can think or act inexactly the same way. Mind your own business and you will keep your peace.

2. Forgive And Forget. This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind. We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insults us or harms us. We nurture grievances. This in turn results in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure. This insult or injury was done once, but nourishing of grievance goes on forever by constantly remembering it. Get over this bad habit. Life is too short to waste on such trifles. Forgive, forget, and march on. Love flourishes with giving and forgiving.

3. Do Not Crave Recognition. This world is full of selfish people. They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives. They may praise you today because you are in power, but no sooner than you are powerless, they will forget your achievement and will start finding faults in you. Their recognition is not worth the aggravation. Do your duties ethically and sincerely.

4. Do Not succumb to envy and jealousy. We all have experienced how envy can disturb our peace of mind. You know that you work harder than your colleagues in the office, but sometimes they get promotions; you do not. You started a business several years ago, but you are not as successful as your neighbor whose business is only one year old. There are several examples like these in everyday life. Should you envy? No. Remember everybody's life is shaped by his/her destiny, which has now become his/her reality. Nothing will be gained by blaming others for your misfortune. Jealousy will not get you anywhere, it will only take away your peace of mind.

5. Change Yourself According To The Environment. If you try to change the environment single-handedly, chances are you will fail. Instead, change yourself to suit your environment. As you do this, even the environment, which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change and seem more congenial and harmonious with your goals.

6. Endure What Cannot Be Cured. This is the best way to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments, irritations, and accidents that are beyond our control. If we cannot control them or change them, we must learn to put up with these things. We must learn to endure them cheerfully. Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner strength and will power.

7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew. This maxim needs to be remembered constantly. We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of carrying out. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your limitations. Why take on additional loads that may create more worries? You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding your external activities. Reduce your material engagements and spend time in prayer, introspection and meditation. This will reduce those thoughts in your mind that make you restless. An uncluttered mind will produce greater feelings of peace.

8. Meditate Regularly. Meditation calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts. This is the highest state of peace of mind. Try and experience it yourself. If you meditate earnestly for half an hour everyday, your mind will tend to become peaceful during the remaining twenty three and a half hours. Your mind will not be as easily disturbed as it was before. You would benefit by gradually increasing the period of daily meditation. You may think that this will interfere with your daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be able to produce better results in less time.

9. Never Leave The Mind Vacant. An empty mind is the devil's workshop. All evil actions start in the vacant mind. Keep your mind occupied in something positive, something worthwhile. Actively follow a hobby. Do something that holds your interest. You must decide what you value more: money or peace of mind. Your hobby, like social work or charity work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement.

10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret. Do not waste time in protracted wondering �Should I or shouldn't I?� Days, weeks, months, and years may be wasted in that futile mental debating. You can never plan enough because you can never anticipate all future happenings. Value your time and do the things that need to be done. It does not matter if you fail the first time. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time. Sitting back and worrying will lead to nothing. Learn from your mistakes, but do not brood over the past. DO NOT REGRET. Whatever happened was destined to happen only that way. Why cry over spilled milk?

9 Surprising Benefits if you Sleep Well

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Sleep Well for Health

9 Surprising Benefits if you Sleep Well

If you're getting less than the recommended seven or eight hours of sleep a night, here are nine reasons that you should shut down your computer, turn off the lights, and go to bed an hour early tonight.

1. Better health.

2. Better relations with spouse

3. Less pain. If you have chronic pain -- or acute pain from a recent injury -- getting enough sleep may actually make you hurt less.  Many studies have shown a link between sleep loss and lower pain threshold. Unfortunately, being in pain can make it hard to sleep.

Researchers have found that getting good sleep can supplement medication for pain. If pain is keeping you up at night, there are also medications available that combine a pain reliever with a sleep aid.

4. Lower risk of injury. Sleeping enough might actually keep you safer. Sleep deprivation has been linked with many notorious disasters, like the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger and the grounding of the Exxon Valdez. The Institute of Medicine estimates that one out of five auto accidents in the U.S. results from drowsy driving -- that's about 1 million crashes a year.

Of course, any kind of accident is more likely when you're exhausted, says Jodi A. Mindell, PhD, a professor of psychology at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia and author of Sleep Deprived No More. "When you're overtired, you're more likely to trip, or fall off a ladder, or cut yourself while chopping vegetables," she says. "Household accidents like that can have serious consequences."

5. Better mood.

6. Better weight control.

7. Clearer thinking.

8. Better memory.

9. Stronger immunity.