Tag ‘mood disorders’
I’m Allergic to Everything – MTV True Life Episode on Food Allergies
Two kids with food allergies, Raelyn, age 17, and Zeke, age 16. When we think about food allergies, we think about the little boy who can’t eat peanut butter, or the little girl who can’t drink milk or eat macaroni and cheese. What we don’t think about are the rare instances that people don’t know more
You Can Be Your Own Spotlight – Changing Habits for Happiness
Next time you’re feeling down about anything, come here and watch this video. OR, just listen to it and dance around knowing that you are valuable just as you are. Your talents are important to you, and whatever other people think doesn’t matter, as long as you’re happy. I think the song speaks for itself. more
Getting Healthier in 2011 – May Health Goals & April Wrap-Up
In my attempt to reach my goal – Getting Healthier in 2011 – I am keeping track of monthly goals and whether or not I’ve met them. So far, I’ve done okay…I guess. First, a look at April. Getting Healthier in 2011 – April Health Goals Exercise 30 minutes per day at least 3 days more
Celebrities with Depression – You are not alone…
Almost every illness and stigmatized social / personal behavior has a celebrity spokesperson. Some have many. HIV/AIDS had Magic Johnson. Cancer has had a slew of spokespeople, including the most recent, Jennifer Aniston, who is seen on St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital commercials. The GLBT (Gays/Lesbians/Bisexual/Transgender) community has also been blessed with many famous celebrities, more
Can Diabetes & Allergies Cause Depression?
Recent studies have attempted to link various diseases and conditions with increased depression. However, are these studies scientific aha moments, or are they merely obvious? Do Allergies Cause Depression? Some experts say that allergies cause depression, but in what way is this the case? Are there medical reasons behind it, such as histamine decreasing the more
“Eat, Pray, Love” and the Early Mid-Life Crisis
It seems that everyone is talking about the new movie, “Eat, Pray, Love”, starring Julia Roberts. Personally, I haven’t seen it, and I don’t intend to. The reason? I read the book in the midst of a horrible depression. Everything in my life was crumbling around me, and as a result, I was in therapy, more
The Morning Calm – Boosting Mood & Energy
The kids have been total terrors lately. Constant tantrums, demanding things from me, and just not getting along. Screaming…that’s a big one. It’s physically and emotionally exhausting. My energy levels and mood have not been so great lately as a result of this constant barage of mood swings from the kids. Did I mention they more
Sugar High, Sugar Low
Image via Wikipedia I have over-indulged on the sugar lately, and the results are not so good. I haven’t gained weight, at least not yet. But I will say that my nerves are shot. I’m anxious, mildly depressed, my mind is racing, and today, I’m jittery. How do I know it’s the sugar? I’ve over-indulged more
Who Needs Sleep? – How Sleep Deprivation Affects Health
Image via Wikipedia Whenever I deal with a bout of sleep deprivation, I often recall a comical tune by the Barenaked Ladies called “Who Needs Sleep?” This was my personal 3 AM theme song when DS1 was still just a baby and kept me up most nights. If you’ve never heard the song before, you’ll more
