Things that make depression worse.

Things that can make depression worse?         You can find so much information out there on how to improve your depressive symptoms, however, why don’t we look at the sorts of things that can actually make the depression worse?   If you live with depression, you need to be aware of potential triggers so that you can learn to avoid the things that worsen the symptoms. These may or may not be known to you.   1. Stressful situations If we have too much stress we have an increase in the hormone called cortisol, this is the chemical that keeps us on edge and alert....

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Sunshine and happiness

Seasonal affective disorder   What causes seasonal affective disorder and what role does the sunshine play in our happiness? The sun is out and suddenly everything seems a little brighter. People rush out to sit in the warmth, dash to the beach, out come the BBQ’s, on go the shorts and sandals (and sometimes black socks! I have never understood why men that do that?), and we burn our skin because having a tan projects healthiness (something which has changed through time, at one point being tanned meant you worked outdoors and that was looked down upon by the upper classes). But...

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My other blogs

I have started some other niche blogs on a website called Tumblr.com. It is a great place for people to share information with others seeking knowledge. I have begun a weight loss hypnosis blog there, just click on the link below to have a peek. http://weightlosshypnosiswarrington.tumblr.com/

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Breathing and anxiety

How does breathing affect our anxiety?     I see many clients for anxiety related problems all the time and it still amazes me after all these years, just how a simple breathing exercise helps reduce the symptoms of anxiety. The symptoms I talk of can be anything from butterflies in the tummy to palpitations in the chest. when we become anxious we tend to take shallow breaths but because our breathing is predominantly unconscious (i.e. we are not aware of the breathing as being controlled but more automatic) we don’t become aware of this until our breathing becomes more of a...

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Is humour the best medicine

Laughter and humour. Is it the best medicine?   I was recently laughing my socks off at a DVD of Lee Evans, the comedian, although it was rather stifled as my wife was in bed. But, it made me feel good, it lifted my spirits and for some time I wore a wide smile. Even the next day, I was still smiling, although it was more internal, it still made me feel a warmth inside. I have seen this particular comic in concert a few times and it made me think about how the humour and our perception of the humour changes from when we are actually at the concert, to when we see it on DVD. To...

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