Joy and Sadness

Joy & Sadness, close together, far apart. Dealing with #Depression & Difficult Life Situations. You can do a lot to feel healthier &joyous #MentalHealth matters

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scared. lonely. traumatised. suffering. I decided it's #timetotalk 2+ years ago - about #depression #anxiety ..& promote #mentalhealth Eva

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Chronic #depression shrinks brain's memories and emotions, but likely damage was reversible #brain #hippocampus https://t.co/TEWnlMrv8Y

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A newer #antidepressant - Vortioxetine (Brintellix), an atypical antidepressant (a #serotonin stimulator) for major depressive disorder

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A man said to me: I am gay. It is easier to be a Christian in a gay club than a gay in a church. Gays are more understanding,less prejudiced

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How to feel better: 1. sleep 2. exercise 3. diet 4. removal from source of threat 5. bathe the brain in serotonin #help #selfhelp #health

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#Depression : Some say there is less stigma in the 'real world' than in the 'Church world'..why are #Christian not understanding, accepting?

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The #hippocampus an area of the #brain responsible for memory & emotion,shrinks in people with recurrent #depression https://t.co/TEWnlMrv8Y

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monoamine #neurotransmitters - serotonine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine .. #antidepressant used to increase (or reduce) their levels

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Mesolimbic system - the threat detection mechanism #brain #mentalillness

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It's not easy to find the right #medication - It's sometimes trial & error .. #antidepressant #medication

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The #society today: Not only a mental illness.. any long-term illness is often perceived as a weakness (a problem) #stigma #illness

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Antidepressants - A tool in the box - there are several tools in that box, #antidepressants being just one - #recovery #depression

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"I am a bit scared of antidepressants" a friend said. In addition to #fear there is also #stigma attached to #depression & #antidepressants

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Nausea, dry mouth, diziness, eating too much, low sex drive, "feeling like a zombie", .. possible #sideeffects #antidepressants

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I spend 10+ hours per week in a library reading books & newspapers - i can't imagine people not having them #books #WorldBookDay #literacy

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books written by P.Coelho are very interesting. You don't have to agree with everything - but they definitely make you think #WorldBookDay

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Many #antidepressants - citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine (prozac), venlafaxine, mirtazapine, imipramine, amitriptyline .. #medication

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Depression: There isn't a magic cure, the recovery is a journey/ a process of change #depression #recovery

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@HilaryJHendel i love this, thank you Hilary