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Depression Blog with Nancy Schimelpfening August 2003 Archive

By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com Guide to Depression since 1998

Male Depression

Friday August 29, 2003
Resources dealing with the unique issues that depressed men face, including: domestic violence against men, grief and loss, sexual abuse, suicide, mid-life crisis and gender differences.

Real Men, Real Depression

Wednesday August 27, 2003
Although it is reported that depression occurs more commonly in women, it is also a serious problem for men. It affects as many as 6 million men in America ... Read More

Research Participants Needed

Thursday August 21, 2003
Researchers from the University of Iowa and San Jose State University studying communication and the medical encounter are inviting participants to complete a 15 minute survey about their experiences with ... Read More

"Brain Shocks" While Discontinuing Celexa

Friday August 15, 2003
A member submitted this account of his experiences with "brain shocks" while discontinuing Celexa and how he combatted them with a very gradual tapering off, much longer than what is ... Read More

FDA Recommends That Paxil Not Be Used For Kids

Thursday August 14, 2003
The FDA is currently reviewing reports of increased suicidal thinking and suicide attempts for children and adolesecents under the age of 18 while using Paxil. Please click through and ... Read More

Gene More Than Doubles the Risk of Depression After Stress

Tuesday August 12, 2003
An article in the July 18, 2003 edition of Science offers the hope that one day genetic testing will be able to reveal whether a person has a predisposition for ... Read More

Forum: Dating and Depression

Thursday August 7, 2003
FRUITYMOODY asks: "I met someone and the relationship is blossoming. We have deep intimacy which means we are very open and honest with each other. My question ... Read More

Poll: Do You Believe Meds Help?

Wednesday August 6, 2003
CRAZEDSARA's opinion: "I think they help when the problem is chemical, which it is (at least partly!) with me. But, I see a lot of people who are 'depressed' ... Read More
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