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Saturday, February 24, 2007

Depression Help - Identifying and Understanding Depression in Men

Identifying and Understanding Depression in Men

Statistics show that depression in men is hard to diagnose because they are less likely to talk about their feelings, largely due to culture. If you are suffering from any of theses symptoms:

Therefore some obvious signs such as crying and talking about being sad are generally absent.

Men are also more likely to deny that they are depressed.

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The insider's guide to 'The Scream'



CNN - Munch experts now believe he probably suffered from manic depression for most of his creative career. "Sickness, insanity and death were the angels that surrounded my cradle and they have followed me throughout my life," he once said cheerily. Art
Source: www.cnn.com


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Friday, February 23, 2007

What is bipolar disorder?



Health 24 - Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder characterised by extreme shifts in mood, energy and functioning. It is normal for people to go through ups and downs in life, but people with bipolar disorder, have these in
Source: www.health24.com

Daily Hip-Hop News:
SOHH - While reports say D was battling manic depression, details regarding his death are still sketchy. The 27 year old Grammy-nominated producer had also worked with Nina Sky and Pharrell Williams , crafted the original theme song for "VH1's Hip-Hop
Source: www.sohh.com

Robbie checks into rehab
West Online - He described how he suffered from depression in a BBC documentary last year on bipolar disorder - formerly known as manic depression, involving rollercoaster mood swings. In the interview, he said he began taking anti-depressants because he feared he
Source: www.thewest.com.au

Are We Geniuses?
Belief.Net - Her book is a fascinating glimpse into the psyches of some of the world's most renowned artists and literary figures, and an overview of the biographical and scientific evidence for a relationship between manic depression and artistic creativity
Source: www.beliefnet.com

Coastal Post Online
Coastal Post News - Patty had said, as though she was referring to some psychiatric knowledge in the public purview; that marijuana, not infrequently, exacerbates or causes bipolar/manic depression flare ups. Next she flatly stated that marijuana can also cause
Source: www.coastalpost.com


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Depression Help - Depression Help and Resources

Depression Help and Resources

You can also find help for your depression at your local church or community center. Depression help for low income people can often be found through these resources, and oftentimes the counseling is free. Most churches provide counseling for depression as a service to members of their congregation, but won't turn away someone simply because they do not belong to the church.

The support groups typically meet once a week. There you can meet people who are overcoming their depression and draw strength from each other.

Community centers can also help with resources for the causes of some depression, such as food banks, energy assistance, and health care.

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Anticon Evolution



Phoenix New Times - the eight men of Anticon — Sole, Alias, Doseone, Jel, Odd Nosdam, Baillie Parker, Pedestrian, and Why? — created unusually named projects like Them and Deep Puddle Dynamics, referenced Oliver Wendell Holmes, and made songs about manic depression
Source: www.phoenixnewtimes.com

Robbie checks into rehab
West Online - He described how he suffered from depression in a BBC documentary last year on bipolar disorder - formerly known as manic depression, involving rollercoaster mood swings. In the interview, he said he began taking anti-depressants because he feared he
Source: www.thewest.com.au

Thinking at the Limits
Inside Higher Ed - Althusser’s entire career had been conducted between spells of hospitalization for manic-depression. In one autobiographical fragment from the late 1970s –- presumably written while on a manic high –- he brags about sneaking aboard a nuclear
Source: www.insidehighered.com


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Depression Help - Pregnancy Depression - Symptoms and Prevention

Pregnancy Depression - Symptoms and Prevention

Pregnancy depression normally occurs during the first trimester and the latter part of pregnancy.

Depression during pregnancy is common and is not necessarily an indication that the mother to be doesn't want the baby.

Apart from hormones, a number of other factors can cause pregnancy depression such as:

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Support groups



Birmingham News - Self-help support group for people suffering from schizophrenia, manic depression, abnormal anxiety and abnormal depression. South Highland Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. Sundays, and Hillcrest Hospital Slate Dining Room, 6 p.m., Fridays. Dinner at 5 p.m
Source: www.al.com

Chris Matthews: U.S. Faces 'Humiliation' and 'Annihilation' in Iraq
News Busters - Bipolar disorder was once known as manic-depression. It is a diagnosis in psychiatry referring to periods of extreme, often inappropriate, and sometimes unpredictable mood states. Bipolar individuals generally experience mania, hypomania or mixed
Source: newsbusters.org

In Art's Words
Belief.Net - I had two depressions, one in 1963 and the other in 1987--the first clinical depression, the second manic depression. One of my major fears during my depression was that I would lose my sense of humor and wind up in advertising. I was hospitalized
Source: www.beliefnet.com

SFGate: Culture Blog!
San Francisco Gate - Like " Manic Depression "? Or " Manic Monday ?" Or " Let's Go Crazy "? It's like they don't even care anymore. Russell, who interviewed Nellie McKay over the weekend, and whose article is due today, is in Joe Levy's office asking him what he'd need to do to
Source: www.sfgate.com


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Thursday, February 22, 2007

What is bipolar disorder?



Health 24 - Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder characterised by extreme shifts in mood, energy and functioning. It is normal for people to go through ups and downs in life, but people with bipolar disorder, have these in
Source: www.health24.com

Robbie checks into rehab
West Online - He described how he suffered from depression in a BBC documentary last year on bipolar disorder - formerly known as manic depression, involving rollercoaster mood swings. In the interview, he said he began taking anti-depressants because he feared he
Source: www.thewest.com.au


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Depression Help - Depression and Exercise: How the Body Fights Depression Naturally

Depression and Exercise: How the Body Fights Depression Naturally

Depression and exercise have been linked since the discovery of the runner's high, the euphoric state of well being experienced by people who run regularly.

Endorphins are peptides produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. The natural biochemical make up resembles opiates, and when released into the system act as pain killers, complete with the euphoric state of well being.

At this point, the bodies natural endorphins kick in and you will get a burst of adrenalin energy as well as a euphoric feeling. This release of endorphins and subsequent feeling is what is known as 'the runner's high.'

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Eli Lilly was concerned by Zyprexa side-effects from 1998



Times Online - Zyprexa, or olanzapine, is a powerful drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, or manic depression. It is the world’s fifth-bestselling drug and generated sales of $4.2 billion (£2.1 billion) last year — about 30 per cent of the
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

Death Of Disco D
RWD - Shayman, who suffered from bi-polar, apparently fought manic-depression for much of his adult life. In April of 2006, Shayman was quoted as saying that, "It got to the point where I tried to kill myself. It was bad." However it was still seen as an
Source: www.rwdmag.com

The Death Of Timothy Souders
CBS News - (CBS) You wouldn't imagine these days that a mental patient could be chained to a concrete slab by prison guards until he died of thirst, but that’s how Timothy Souders died and he is not the only one. Souders suffered from manic depression. And
Source: www.cbsnews.com

Anthony Kennedy weighs in on the crisis in judicial pay.
Slate - Experts testifying for the prosecution and the defense often agree on a diagnosis—and then clash over whether a defendant's schizophrenia or bipolar disorder or manic depression meant that he didn't know what he was doing and so shouldn't be held
Source: www.slate.com


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Stimulating clue hints how lithium works



Science News - S ome 50 years ago, Australian physician John Cade observed the calming effect that lithium had on small animals. After testing the safety of lithium on himself, Cade ventured to try it on people suffering from the wild mood swings of manic
Source: www.sciencenews.org


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Depression Help - Depression Test - Identify the Symptoms Before You See Your Doctor

Depression Test - Identify the Symptoms Before You See Your Doctor

People lie.

They omit truths, forget facts, and minimize or exaggerate symptoms. We don't necessarily mean to, we often simply do not understand the correlation between all of our symptoms and the real cause of the mood disorder.

You can find depression tests at your local community help center, and there are depression tests available online:

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Stevenson: Covering Bears for nearly 2 decades means having seen it



Kane County Chronicle - And his fall to infamy after struggling with manic depression. • The gutwrenching 37-34 overtime loss to Pittsburgh in 1995, the beginning of the downward spiral for coach Dave Wannstedt, who had looked so good taking the Bears to the playoffs
Source: www.kcchronicle.com

Anticon Evolution
Phoenix New Times - the eight men of Anticon — Sole, Alias, Doseone, Jel, Odd Nosdam, Baillie Parker, Pedestrian, and Why? — created unusually named projects like Them and Deep Puddle Dynamics, referenced Oliver Wendell Holmes, and made songs about manic depression
Source: www.phoenixnewtimes.com

Types of depression
Health 24 - Dysthymia can therefore have severe long-term consequences and can be severly disabling. Bipolar Disorder – This used to be called manic depression. This is much less common than the two previously mentioned depressive disorders and only 2% of the
Source: www.health24.com

Anthony Kennedy weighs in on the crisis in judicial pay.
Slate - Experts testifying for the prosecution and the defense often agree on a diagnosis—and then clash over whether a defendant's schizophrenia or bipolar disorder or manic depression meant that he didn't know what he was doing and so shouldn't be held
Source: www.slate.com


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Depression Help - This Depression Quiz Will Help Determine the Level of Your Sadness

This Depression Quiz Will Help Determine the Level of Your Sadness

Remember, if you or your loved one is talking about giving away all of their possessions or exhibiting any signs of suicide ideation, get to a hospital emergency room first.

You may find that you'd like to take a depression quiz relating to several different types of depression, which is good; knowledge is power.

If you answered yes to at least three of these questions, you maybe are experiencing acute or chronic depression.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Ex-Navy SEAL pleads guilty in 1996 shooting



Navy Times - Bolin said he planned to argue at trial that Rosado was insane at the time of the killing, based on nearly two decades of psychological treatment for disorders including delusions, schizophrenia and manic depression. He also planned to offer an alibi
Source: www.navytimes.com

Support groups
Birmingham News - Self-help support group for people suffering from schizophrenia, manic depression, abnormal anxiety and abnormal depression. South Highland Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. Sundays, and Hillcrest Hospital Slate Dining Room, 6 p.m., Fridays. Dinner at 5 p.m
Source: www.al.com


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Depression Help - Understanding Teen Depression: What You Need to Know and Do

Understanding Teen Depression: What You Need to Know and Do

Depression affects over five percent (5%) of American teens. And teen depression statistics continue to rise.

One of the chief ways we can identify teen depression is their loss of interest in the things that they normally enjoy. If this continues over a period of time, at least two weeks, then there is the distinct possibility that they are depressed.

Teenagers bodies go through the changes from childhood to adulthood and there are certain expectations. Teen girls worry that they are too fat, too skinny, too dark, too light and all the other negative body images they face daily.

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Depression Help - A Natural Remedy for Depression: a Look at Alternative Medicines

A Natural Remedy for Depression: a Look at Alternative Medicines

To find out more about herbs for depression, keep reading!

Proponents for a natural remedy for depression swear about the benefits of St. John's Wort, Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, Folic Acid, Vitamins B6 and Vitamin B9. St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is used to treat mild to moderate depression with some success.

Other herbs touted as being great for calming and treating depression are chamomile, sage, licorice, basil, clove, rosemary and ginger. This list is not comprehensive as there are many others available.

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Thinking at the Limits



Inside Higher Ed - Althusser’s entire career had been conducted between spells of hospitalization for manic-depression. In one autobiographical fragment from the late 1970s –- presumably written while on a manic high –- he brags about sneaking aboard a nuclear
Source: www.insidehighered.com

This movie star's life is one of anguish, addiction
Los Angeles Times - Lennon suffers from manic depression, a severe mental disorder marked by cycles of frantic activity and grinding depression. He uses drugs, usually amphetamines, because, he says, they make him "feel great." The Ventura man has been arrested numerous
Source: www.latimes.com

Seasonal affective disorder (winter depression)
Tiscali - It is possible that these individuals have a seasonal bipolar affective disorder (seasonal manic depression) and again the mood stabilising treatments for the more common non-seasonal form of the illness are available. What causes winter depression? In
Source: www.tiscali.co.uk

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Human Rights Watch - According to a doctor who treated him in Srinagar, he has suffered episodes of manic-depression and needs psychiatric treatment. He has also lost 50 percent mobility in his right hand, passes blood in his urine and has become impotent. Sexual Assault
Source: www.hrw.org


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Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Support groups



Birmingham News - Self-help support group for people suffering from schizophrenia, manic depression, abnormal anxiety and abnormal depression. South Highland Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. Sundays, and Hillcrest Hospital Slate Dining Room, 6 p.m., Fridays. Dinner at 5 p.m
Source: www.al.com


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Depression Help - Depression Test - Identify the Symptoms Before You See Your Doctor

Depression Test - Identify the Symptoms Before You See Your Doctor

People lie.

They omit truths, forget facts, and minimize or exaggerate symptoms. We don't necessarily mean to, we often simply do not understand the correlation between all of our symptoms and the real cause of the mood disorder.

You can find depression tests at your local community help center, and there are depression tests available online:

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Funeral honors couple, their son



Corpus Christi Caller - Two of Steven's siblings and other family members have told investigators they believed he had stopped taking medication for manic depression. And friends of the couple, who played bridge each week, have said Steven, in recent months, had become
Source: www.caller.com

Are We Geniuses?
Belief.Net - Her book is a fascinating glimpse into the psyches of some of the world's most renowned artists and literary figures, and an overview of the biographical and scientific evidence for a relationship between manic depression and artistic creativity
Source: www.beliefnet.com

Judge in Zyprexa secret document case invites New York Times reporter
Online Journal - The only conspiracy here involves Lilly’s off-label marketing of Zyprexa to the extent that it took a drug approved for the extremely limited indications of treating adults with schizophrenia or manic depression and turned it into its number one
Source: onlinejournal.com

Page 4 of 7
US News and World Report - Perhaps the most graphic example of the link between sleep and illness is bipolar disorder, or manic-depression. "I've always believed the mania caused the lack of sleep, and the lack of sleep worsened the mania," says Alexis Maislen, 27, who was
Source: www.usnews.com

Seasonal affective disorder (winter depression)
Tiscali - It is possible that these individuals have a seasonal bipolar affective disorder (seasonal manic depression) and again the mood stabilising treatments for the more common non-seasonal form of the illness are available. What causes winter depression? In
Source: www.tiscali.co.uk


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Art Buchwald, columnist and Pulitzer winner, dies at age 81



Seattle Times - He had been hospitalized for clinical depression in 1963 and for manic depression in 1987. Both episodes nearly drove him to suicide, he said; drugs and therapy were his salvation. He joked to friends that if he had a third bout of depression, "I
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

Page 4 of 7
US News and World Report - Perhaps the most graphic example of the link between sleep and illness is bipolar disorder, or manic-depression. "I've always believed the mania caused the lack of sleep, and the lack of sleep worsened the mania," says Alexis Maislen, 27, who was
Source: www.usnews.com

Ex-Navy SEAL pleads guilty in 1996 shooting
Navy Times - Bolin said he planned to argue at trial that Rosado was insane at the time of the killing, based on nearly two decades of psychological treatment for disorders including delusions, schizophrenia and manic depression. He also planned to offer an alibi
Source: www.navytimes.com

Are We Geniuses?
Belief.Net - Her book is a fascinating glimpse into the psyches of some of the world's most renowned artists and literary figures, and an overview of the biographical and scientific evidence for a relationship between manic depression and artistic creativity
Source: www.beliefnet.com


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Funeral honors couple, their son



Corpus Christi Caller - Two of Steven's siblings and other family members have told investigators they believed he had stopped taking medication for manic depression. And friends of the couple, who played bridge each week, have said Steven, in recent months, had become
Source: www.caller.com

Coastal Post Online
Coastal Post News - Patty had said, as though she was referring to some psychiatric knowledge in the public purview; that marijuana, not infrequently, exacerbates or causes bipolar/manic depression flare ups. Next she flatly stated that marijuana can also cause
Source: www.coastalpost.com


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Monday, February 19, 2007

Depression Help - The Diagnostic Tools for Bipolar Depression Symptoms

The Diagnostic Tools for Bipolar Depression Symptoms

While manic depression inferred that the illness fluctuated at an even rate, three weeks of mania followed by three weeks of depression, the reality of the mood disorder is that bipolar depression symptoms can range from weeks to months of manic or high episodes, followed by weeks or simply days of the lows or depression symptoms.

Bipolar depression symptoms are the same as before, they have just been re-identified in length of time.

It is characterized by two polar moods - elevated and despondent, each directly opposite of the other, giving it the name bi, meaning two, and polar, meaning opposite.

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Types of depression



Health 24 - Dysthymia can therefore have severe long-term consequences and can be severly disabling. Bipolar Disorder – This used to be called manic depression. This is much less common than the two previously mentioned depressive disorders and only 2% of the
Source: www.health24.com

Coastal Post Online
Coastal Post News - Patty had said, as though she was referring to some psychiatric knowledge in the public purview; that marijuana, not infrequently, exacerbates or causes bipolar/manic depression flare ups. Next she flatly stated that marijuana can also cause
Source: www.coastalpost.com

SFGate: Culture Blog!
San Francisco Gate - Like " Manic Depression "? Or " Manic Monday ?" Or " Let's Go Crazy "? It's like they don't even care anymore. Russell, who interviewed Nellie McKay over the weekend, and whose article is due today, is in Joe Levy's office asking him what he'd need to do to
Source: www.sfgate.com

Judge in Zyprexa secret document case invites New York Times reporter
Online Journal - The only conspiracy here involves Lilly’s off-label marketing of Zyprexa to the extent that it took a drug approved for the extremely limited indications of treating adults with schizophrenia or manic depression and turned it into its number one
Source: onlinejournal.com

NAMI - Hall Family to Family Classes
Access North GA - The curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), clincal depression, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD). The course discusses possible causes and the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches
Source: www.accessnorthga.com


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Depression Help - Depression Treatment Centers: Are They All the Same?

Depression Treatment Centers: Are They All the Same?

There are many depression treatment centers across the country. Each center brings its own unique twist to the treatment of depression. Some centers are run by private, not-for-profit organizations, some are Christian-based while others are attached to hospitals and other institutions.

Situated in Farmington, Connecticut, this private depression treatment center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach.

Treatment at CADTC is structured to suit the needs of each individual.

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Ex-Navy SEAL pleads guilty in 1996 shooting



Navy Times - Bolin said he planned to argue at trial that Rosado was insane at the time of the killing, based on nearly two decades of psychological treatment for disorders including delusions, schizophrenia and manic depression. He also planned to offer an alibi
Source: www.navytimes.com


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Depression Help - A Natural Remedy for Depression: a Look at Alternative Medicines

A Natural Remedy for Depression: a Look at Alternative Medicines

To find out more about herbs for depression, keep reading!

Proponents for a natural remedy for depression swear about the benefits of St. John's Wort, Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, Folic Acid, Vitamins B6 and Vitamin B9. St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is used to treat mild to moderate depression with some success.

Other herbs touted as being great for calming and treating depression are chamomile, sage, licorice, basil, clove, rosemary and ginger. This list is not comprehensive as there are many others available.

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Shoud a President Undergo Mental Health, IQ and Political Science



OpEdNews.com - She is currently working on a book about her own struggle with bipolar disorder in the workplace tentatively entitled CHAOS AT WORK: A Black Professional Woman's Battle with Manic-Depression. Contact Author Contact Editor View Other Articles by Author
Source: www.opednews.com

Stevenson: Covering Bears for nearly 2 decades means having seen it
Kane County Chronicle - And his fall to infamy after struggling with manic depression. • The gutwrenching 37-34 overtime loss to Pittsburgh in 1995, the beginning of the downward spiral for coach Dave Wannstedt, who had looked so good taking the Bears to the playoffs
Source: www.kcchronicle.com

NAMI - Hall Family to Family Classes
Access North GA - The curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), clincal depression, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD). The course discusses possible causes and the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches
Source: www.accessnorthga.com


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Sunday, February 18, 2007

Double Take: More Space, Please



FOX Reno - My older sister has manic depression/bipolar disorder. She was diagnosed in 1996 with them although they tell us she had them for a very long time. She has always been very jealous person. I've endured her cruel and ruthless self for more than 10
Source: www.foxreno.com


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Stevenson: Covering Bears for nearly 2 decades means having seen it



Kane County Chronicle - And his fall to infamy after struggling with manic depression. • The gutwrenching 37-34 overtime loss to Pittsburgh in 1995, the beginning of the downward spiral for coach Dave Wannstedt, who had looked so good taking the Bears to the playoffs
Source: www.kcchronicle.com


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Depression Help - A Major Depression Symptom is in the Category of Severe Depression

A Major Depression Symptom is in the Category of Severe Depression

Major depression symptoms can be the end result of a traumatic experience.

This major depression symptom of profound grief can lead to another major depression symptom, the feeling of powerlessness and the feeling that things will never be okay.

Chronic traumatic experiences result in major depression symptoms as well. This kind of severe depression develops slowly over a lifetime of loss and grief.

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Death Of Disco D



RWD - Shayman, who suffered from bi-polar, apparently fought manic-depression for much of his adult life. In April of 2006, Shayman was quoted as saying that, "It got to the point where I tried to kill myself. It was bad." However it was still seen as an
Source: www.rwdmag.com

Ex-Navy SEAL pleads guilty in 1996 shooting
Navy Times - Bolin said he planned to argue at trial that Rosado was insane at the time of the killing, based on nearly two decades of psychological treatment for disorders including delusions, schizophrenia and manic depression. He also planned to offer an alibi
Source: www.navytimes.com

Depression Overview
Boston Channel - after you menstruate. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) -- occurs during the fall-winter season and disappears during the spring-summer season. Likely to be due to lack of sunlight. Depression may also occur with mania (known as manic-depression or
Source: www.thebostonchannel.com


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