All about Depression A Three-Part Blog Series Part Three Depression Treatment options that work for you! There is a variety of different ways that depression can be treated successfully. There is medication, therapy, counselling or healthy eating and exercise. Medication for the treatment of depression targets specific neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine. This can work to reduce both the frequency and the severity of episodes, and in some cases it can eliminate them completely. Most of these medications … [Read more...]
Part Two – What is Depression exactly?
All about Depression A Three-Part Blog Series Part Two What is Depression? Clinical depression as a medical condition related to the neurotransmitters, the chemicals in the brain. The neurotransmitters play a variety of different roles, appetite, regulating your mood and your responsiveness to stimulation, etc. this is why depression presents a variety of different symptoms and forms. Some people that are suffering from depression may eat more, sleep more and feel exhausted all of the time. Others may suffer from insomnia, … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Stress
Let's Talk About Stress The family of today faces a more difficult and / or stressful life compared to our parents and grandparents. The following is a brief discussion concerning STRESS. What is Stress? A simple definition is that stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects on us and can create poor or negative feelings. Stress will help or hinder us, depending on how we react to it. As a positive influence, stress can help compel us to … [Read more...]
Bullying can happen to anyone or anywhere
Bullying can happen when you are young, old, at work, school, or anywhere else Cautionary Note: Dealing with bullies is nearly as difficult as dealing with a psychopath because so many of them are highly skilled at hiding their bullying personality from their supervisors. This piece is really just an overview, so if you think you have one or more bullies in your shop – or if you work with or for a bully – talk to a professional. If you do need assistance, we can help you with identifying an outside professional who will be able to walk you … [Read more...]
10 Strategies for Coping with Stress
Are you struggling in your day to day life? Coping with Stress is something that may seem simple but sometimes you just need a little reminder. 1) Don't worry about things that are out of your control (e.g., the weather.) 2) Brace yourself for events you know will be stressful. Recognizing that stress is coming will increase your threshold and will give you time to take a different perspective on the situation. 3) Work to resolve conflicts with other people. Once you resolve conflicts with friends and coworkers you'll be able to … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Anger | Part 2
In case you missed Part 1. we discussed: Angry Emotions and behaviours. Here is Part 2 on How to Deal with Anger Tempers Flare When the Stakes are High All of us get angry – some more than others. We all likely know one or more people who seem to live in a constant state of anger. Their language is often colourful and filled with exclamation marks. A lot of things tick us off, irk, grate, bother, and have us wanting to either make someone “pay” or break something or maybe punch some idiot. Most of the time, these feelings subside and pass. … [Read more...]