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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Depression Are Not The Same Thing!
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a very misunderstood illness and this is perhaps why there are so many myths about it. Perhaps the most common myth about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is that it is effectively a mental condition, and another name for...
Conquer Depression - 5 Super Effective Tips To Kill Depression
Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away. Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain loneliness....
Handling Severe Depression
Copyright 2005 Mark Myhre As long as I live, I'll never forget the feeling of my mouth wrapped around the cold blue steel of the 6 ½ in. barrel of my Ruger Blackhawk .357 single action revolver. I was so close to pulling the trigger. And nobody...
Real Men, Real Depression! (Mental Health Matters)
Depression is a serious but treatable medical condition - a brain disease - that can strike anyone, including men. In America alone, over 6 million men have depression each year. Whether you're a company executive, a construction worker,...
WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNOW STRUGGLES WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
What do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional and/or counselor who can lead them in the right...
 
7 Things You Can Do Immediately To Ease Depression

1. Get out now and walk fifteen minutes. It will get your feet moving and help you feel you are at least able to do something.


2. Go immediately and be with someone who loves you. It will give you the feeling that you are wanted.


3. Religious? Say a prayer. Ask God to help you get through this.


4. Think of a situation , a place where you were very happy. Visualize yourself in that situation once more.


5. Power of suggestion can do wonders. Say to yourself, "I think I can get better. I have to take it step by step. I will work my way out of this."


6. Go out and buy a plant, or some flowers. Having something living in your house makes you feel more alive.


7. If possible, get outside in the sunshine. If it's not possible, turn on some bright lights. Sunshine and bright light are known to make people happier.
About the author:

Sharon Schurman, http://www.depression-help-guide.com/is a retired licensed clinical counselor. She has a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling, and worked for a psychiatrist for many years. She is the author of "Personality Pitfalls of Depression" and "37 Phrases That Make People Like You."