OrganizedWisdom Health - Major Depressive Disorder

Mood Tracking Diary

TaraSal — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:46:21 GMT

A mood tracking diary is a helpful tool in better understanding the pattern of your mood symptoms. Keeping track of your emotions, events in your life, sleep patterns, and medications can assist your health care professional in devising an appropriate treatment program.

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Klonopin and Anxiety

SScroggins — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:26:58 GMT

Klonopin (clonazepam), a benzodiazepine medication, is sometimes recommended in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety disorders as the medication has a calming effect.

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Functional Incontinence and Depression

CatherIN — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:09:55 GMT

Depression can occur due to incontinence. It is also possible, in some cases, for those dealing with depression to develop functional incontinence.

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Michelangelo and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:31:19 GMT

Michelangelo was said to have suffered from depression during his lifetime. His depression is actually depicted in one of the four hundred characters on the Sistine Chapel, the character named Jeremiah. Michelangelo is not the only artist to have suffered from depression. Others include Georgia O'Keeffe, de Goya, and van Gogh.

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Mandy Moore and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:27:53 GMT

Actress and singer Mandy Moore admittedly suffered from depression. One reason for her depression is the end of relationships, especially the one from actor Zach Braff; this did not bring on her depression but just exacerbated it. Spending time writing music is therapeutic for Moore, and helps her overcome her depression.

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Lindsay Lohan and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:25:47 GMT

Actress Lindsay Lohan may suffer from depression. She expresses her depression by cutting herself which is a form of self-mutilation. People who self harm do not have the ability to express themselves. Professionals believe that Lohan would need a lot of help to overcome the problems that led to her self-mutilation.

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Ritalin for Depression

Jkg0679 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:57:07 GMT

Ritalin (methylphenidate), a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of ADHD, is sometimes also prescribed to treat depression. Ritalin is not FDA approved for use in treating depression, but some doctors prescribe it for this purpose.

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How to Alleviate Brain Zaps

JRafferty — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:52:41 GMT

The key to alleviating or preventing brain zaps (also called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome or discontinuation syndrome) is to taper off your medication gradually while under your doctor’s supervision.

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Joe Budden and Depression

Amymarlatt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:45:40 GMT

Musician Joe Budden once suffered from depression. When he was twelve years old, he fell into a deep depression after his father went to jail. This depression led to him abusing drugs. In 1997 he went into rehab and began to see a therapist.

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Lorraine Bracco and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:52:34 GMT

Lorraine Bracco, most famous for her role in The Sopranos, admittedly suffers from depression. She believes her depression began sometime between the filming of Goodfellas and landing The Sopranos role. Her life at that time wasn't great, but she believed she would eventually get over it. In 1997 she began seeing a psychiatrist and taking an anti-depressant. She began working with Pfizer Inc. on a website and campaign called "Why Live with Depression?"™ to encourage people with depression to seek help. She is no longer on her medication and is doing much better.

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