Mental Health Support

I Love My Family but They're Draining Me'
On the surface, she should be happy, but for
some reason, she's just numb. Is that selfish?

Treating Seasonal
Affective Disorder
Yes, light therapy does
relieve winter depression.
Here's what you need.
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  • The Melatonin Connection
  • More Ways to Ditch Depression

Signs of
Postpartum Depression
What's the difference between
the baby blues and something
serious? See our visual guide.
Also See:
  • What About Dad's Depression?
  • Depression in Women
  • New Clues to Our Earliest Memories

Don't Let Hardships Get You (Too) Down
It's actually true that "if it doesn't kill you, it will
make you stronger." But there is a breaking point.
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  • Best Foods for a Good Mood
  • Tips for Managing Mood Swings 

Common Lies
About Depression
You've likely heard about causes
of depression that don't hold water.
See what's a myth and what's not.
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  • A Diet for Depression Recovery
  • Best Fat-Fighting Foods
  • Is Depression Stealing Your Sex Drive?   Is Your Idea of Happiness Unrealistic?
Take the quiz to see how much you know about why you're
generally a happy person -- or not. Pay attention to No. 13.
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  • Happiness Declining Among Twitter Users
  • Don't Fall for These Happiness Myths

Stay calm, be happy, and enjoy your day, guys!

In Australia, approximately 16% of women experience postnatal depression once their baby is born. The scary part is 55% think it's normal. It is a manageable condition, but women do need to ask for help. Find out where you can go for support and help, or advice on how to reach out to someone who may be experiencing PND.

Postnatal depression - our most often asked questions and answers Dads can suffer too - paternal postnatal depression Support organisations - who can help you?
Looking after you - advice for new parents

Had the worst news today......... I don't think I could get any lower emotionally or mentally.

After not hearing from the RAH for 3mths, I called them today to get this clinical uncaring woman tell me, that my appointment for my back (just to look at) is set for, wait for it...... October............. please don't fall off your chair..... 2013!

UNACCEPTABLE!

DEVASTATING!

CRUSHING!

On top of that I told her my Dr wanted to get me in sooner then that (because of the potential lose of mobility) and she said well he better have exceptional reasons to jump me ahead....... and this will make you hit the roof....1900 other people!

Thats right, thats how many people are ahead of me! The stupid pollies are arguing stupid bills about same sex marriage and euthansia and our health system is up the creek in a barb wire canoe and not a paddle in sight. They don't give a damn about those of us who want live full lives with no pain. Too function like a human being, to feel like one!!!!!!!

All I want to do is curl up and bawl my eyes out but i can't because i'm mother and student and wife and a worship leader and I have school event for my kids and christmas to think of. I just don't have the time to selfishly close up and deal with the way i feel.

I have sent a message to my Dr, he has a back door into the jumping up the queue. It's not that I want to jump ahead of other needy people, but I have done everything over the years the Dr's have told me to do and its NOT worked. I follow their guidelines, I make sure I stay off the narcotics when I don't need them. I'm responsible but this is stealing my life and stealing from my husband and children. It's about time the government got of it's fat arse and started helping it's citzens rather than building momuments to themselves.

I am so upset, words cannot express the distress and anguish I feel, but i simply don't have time to deal with it.

i hope no one minds I put this here.

Raven

11 Red Flags of a Depression Relapse
Feeling "empty" for more than two weeks isn't
normal. When to consider long-term treatment.
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  • Stop the Guilt of Calling in Sick
  • Drop Your Relationship 'Armor'

Not Taking Your Medication? (You Know Better ...)
You're fully aware that by stopping you could be sabotaging
your chances to feel better. 6 questions to ask before you quit.
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  • Always Feel Worse in the Winter?