Depression Treatments
There are several treatments available for depression. The following article provides a summary of these types. Online Depression Resources
A collection of information resources on the Internet about depression, including newsgroups, mailings lists, websites and more. Mental Health Organizations Online
How to contact depression and mental health organizations online: a list of contact information for commonly requestion organizations. Online Depression Support Groups
Where to find depression support online. Newsgroups, mailing lists, forums, chats, more. Food Allergies and Depression
Perhaps our modern diet is the cause of many cases of depression. Experts speculate that wheat gluten and cow's milk are not foods we have been prepared to consume through our evolutionary processes. It Might Not Be the Flu!
If you're feeling fluish after recently stopping an antidepressant it may not be a bug you've come down with. Many antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms. Childhood Depression
Kids have nothing to be depressed about, or do they? This article reveals the truth about childhood depression. Got the Bedroom Blues?
Got the bedroom blues? Wellbutrin may be the antidepressant for you. Food and Mood
How food affects your mood, why you binge on sugar and chocolate, and how you can cope with the cravings. Do You Have PMDD?
Think you might have PMDD? Symptoms, diagnosis and a tracking tool for tracking your cycles. How Doctors Choose Your Antidepressant
Yes, there is a method to the madness! This article reveals how doctors may select the best antidepressant for your needs. Ask Your Guide
Get answers about Zoloft withdrawal, tapering off your meds and MAOIs vs. SSRIs for depression. Double Trouble
Drugs and alcohol cause double trouble for the depressed. The facts about self-medication and dual diagnosis. Atypical Depression Actually Very Typical
Do you experience symptoms such as improved mood when good things happen, overeating, sleeping too much or sensitivity to rejection? Atypical depression is more common than the name implies and proper recognition can make a difference in your treatment choices. Antidepressant Side-Effect Index
One of the best ways to learn about medication effects--both positive and negative--is by comparing notes with other patients. The following index links to forum posts discussing each particular medication. Read what others have had to say about your medication and share your own experiences. Depression FAQ
Find answers here to anything you ever wanted to know about depression. Special Topic Chats
Guidelines and schedules for special topic chats held at the Depression site on About. All chats are moderated and require membership in that group to participate. Low-Carb Recipe Index
One of the ways I've dealt with my depression is through diet. I've found that eliminating processed sugar and flour have helped me tremendously. Not only are my moods more stable, but my energy is up and my weight is down. The following are some of my favorite recipes. If you are following a low-carb diet like Atkins, CAD or Sugar Busters you will find these are great additions to your recipe collection. Lexapro Earns FDA Approval
On August 15, 2002, it was announced by Forest Laboratories, Inc. that their new antidepressant Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) had received FDA approval. Lexapro, the single-isomer of Celexa, is reported to be well-tolerated and may offer some distinct advantages over the drug it is derived from. What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed
If you care about someone who's depressed, here are some suggestions for what you can do to help them. Recovering from Self-Injury
Self-injury, also called SI or self-harm, involves inflicting pain and injury upon oneself. Common forms are cutting, burning, or scratching; but, the methods used are irrelevant. They all involve inflicting pain and injury in order to provide release from overwhelming emotional suffering. "Brain Shivers"
Are brain shivers what you get when you eat your ice cream too fast? Not hardly. Many patients using the antidepressant Effexor experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that have been referred to as "brain shivers". "Brain Shocks" From Discontinuing Celexa
A member shares his experiences of "brain shocks" while discontinuing Celexa and how he minimized his symptoms through a long tapering off period. A Vitamin a Day Keeps Depression Away
Ever wish that treating depression were as simple as taking a vitamin? Well, for some of you it may be just that simple. There are a variety of vitamin deficiencies that can lead to depression symptoms. Mark of the Beast
No, this article has nothing to do with fundamentalism or doomsday prophecies. I do, however, think "the Beast" is an apt description of mental illness and we, ourselves, are beasts of burden who must bear the weight of the suffering it causes. | 