Managing Anxiety, Stress & Depression Without Medication

I have submitted many articles on a variety of topics related to anxiety, stress and depression in this blog,  talked about how these mental health problems have personally impacted my life, but quite honestly I have never really delved into the symptoms of depression.   I recently came across a great article that can help you self diagnose if you yourself are experiencing symptoms of depression or perhaps someone close to you.

I am pleased to share this article on the “5 symptoms of Depression” by Cathy Jones and hope if you indeed recognize that you are someone close to you are indeed experiencing depressions symptoms that you use some of the resources on this blog to immediately attack this illness.  To your health,

Terry Poster

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5 Symptoms of Depression

By: Cathy H. Jones

Depression is a serious illness that many times people overlook. They tend to tell someone who is suffering to snap out of it. However, unless you really understand the symptoms of depression and how hopeless the sufferer can feel you can’t help them. This is why it is important for everyone to understand and learn to recognize the symptoms so they can help a loved one who has this painful problem.

Lack of Energy – This is probably one of the most prominent symptoms of depression. Even when someone is mildly depressed they feel lethargic and don’t want to do anything. Sometimes simple chores seem to be too difficult to accomplish. Other times a simple act like making the bed seems like a triumph. The drained feeling that depressed people have is very real. They can’t just perk up and get something done. They truly are exhausted.

Sleep Disorders – Going along with the previous symptom, people who are depressed often have problems with their sleep patterns. They either sleep too much or can’t sleep at all. They will wake frequently during the night or have difficulty falling asleep. There is no set pattern for sleep issues in people with depression, but there are definite disruptions in sleep.

Loss of Interest – Many times, sufferers lose interest in the very things that have brought them joy. Hobbies and interests fall by the way side and don’t appeal to them anymore. Perhaps they just don’t have the energy to participate, or they don’t feel that they are capable.  Loss of interest in hobbies can be a result of other symptoms of depression.

Overwhelming Hopelessness – While this isn’t always a symptom that others can see, we can sometimes detect it when the sufferer talks to us. It seems they have given up on life and themselves. They have feelings of worthlessness and have no hope for the future. When they talk, there is a strong negative current in their conversations as though everything is wrong with the world.

Eating Disorders – Like sleep, eating patterns can be disrupted by depression.  The sufferer may binge eat or they may quit eating all together. They may start to crave salty or sweet foods since they are typically comfort foods.  If you notice a sudden weight gain or loss, your loved one may be suffering from depression.

So now that you know the symptoms of depression how can you help? You need to help your loved one realize that they need to go to the doctor. Now this will not be easy because they usually cannot see the symptoms in themselves. In fact, many depressed people think everyone else has something wrong with them.

Show your friend love and understanding. Be there for them to talk to when they need it. Once you build a strong trust, you can encourage them to seek medical help.  Sometimes just having a shoulder to cry on and someone you can rely on can help someone who has a mild case of depression. Just be there and be a friend. That is the most important thing you can do.

About the Author

Cathy is a freelance writer who enjoys gardening and camping with her family. She loves to work in the garden and uses a folding garden cart for an easy to store garden cart. As an avid gardener, Cathy realizes the importance of a great yard cart to keep her supplies organized while she works!

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Let’s face it.  We have all landed that new job, were extremely excited and then something happens.   You start the new job, and maybe everything is what you thought it was going to be.  Unexpected things come your way and your not quite sure how to deal with it, or you don’t know if you can solve the problems that are coming your way and what happens?  You begin to get anxious, depressed and stressed out.   You think thoughts like, “This is nothing like I thought it is going to be, or I can’t do this, or I’ll never be able to figure this out?.”  Does any of this sound familiar.

A new job can be overwhelming and stifling.   I remember back in the late 80’s I started a job and experienced these exact same feelings and I didn’t do anything to manage the stress.  I didn’t nip it in the bud so to speak.  I kept showing up for work, and the anxiety, stress and eventually depression got worse to the point I had to be treated for depression.   It was all fear that I created in my own mind, because this job, turned out to be the best job I ever had in my life.  A job that I thoroughly enjoyed after I go myself together.

Don’t let this happen to you.  If you are starting a new job, sure you will be nervous, and a bit anxious, but realize you were chosen because they found something special about you.  Realize you will make some mistakes along the way, because this is part of the learning process.   It is not a reflection on you.   Think positive thoughts about this job and look into the future and visual yourself performing at a high level with a smile on your face, because you thoroughly enjoy this job.

Positive thinking can help alleviate anxiety, but there are still other things you can do.   I discovered a great program on the internet a few month’s ago that so many people are having a great deal of success with in dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and particularly panic attacks.  The program is called Panic Away.  The success of this program has been so remarkable that I decided to feature it on my blog awhile back.  I sincerely believe in this program and want to share it with everyone that is or has dealt with the horrors of anxiety.

Don’t let fear overcome you and rob you of all that you deserve.  Attack your fear and live the life you were meant to live.   Check out Panic Away today and witness the amazing results for yourself.   You owe it to yourself to have all that life has to offer for you.   To your health,

Terry Poster