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Struggles of personality, mood and anxiety can sometimes be seen as struggles with too much of a good thing.
- Certain personality traits can make a person stunningly successful in his job but cause conflict in relationships;
- humans couldn’t survive if anxiety didn’t drive them to protect themselves but too much anxiety can take the joy out of life;
- deep sensitivity can lead to passionate creative energy, but it can cause overwhelming sadness and loss of all motivation.
A good goal for people is to use the traits that they have in a way that causes good results; and temper those traits if they interfere with a satisfying life.
The categories listed at left contain articles to educate and motivate the millions of people who journey to balance issues of mood, personality or anxiety.
Major Depressive Episode Symptoms
In: Depression
People with depressive signs and symptoms may be having a Major Depressive Episode (MDE). Knowing this can answer the question, "Are you clinically depressed?" more...
Panic Disorder Treatment and Stress Management
In: Panic Disorder
Stress management means learning to relax the body an mind. It won't cure Panic Disorder, but is a necessary part of recovery and it can help prevent panic attacks. more...
Light Therapy in Seasonal Affective Disorder
In: Depression
Millions of people dread the arrival of winter and the depression symptoms it brings. But others, who have discovered SAD light therapy, have a different outlook. more...
Causes of Winter Depression and Blues
In: Depression
Studies show seasonal Depression (SAD) or winter blues have to do with the light where one lives, melatonin, and circadian rhythms that control the sleep-wake cycle. more...
Seasonal Affective Disorder Depression Symptoms
In: Depression
The symptoms of winter blues are common, and are slightly different from regular depression. Not everyone with symptoms can be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder. more...
Seasonal Affective Disorder Light Therapy
In: Depression
There are a variety of treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder, like white light therapy, medication, and cognitive therapy. Winter depression can be helped. more...
10,000 Lux Light Therapy for Depression
In: Depression
For Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), most - but not all - people benefit from white light therapy. Other options like blue light therapy are being explored. more...
In: Depression
People with depression have their ups and downs, even if they are in counseling or on anti-depressant medications. Knowing how to cope with symptoms in daily life is key. more...
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Depression and Elevated Homocysteine Levels
In: Depression
By: Laura Owens
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Part 1: Examining Cluster B Personalities (APD)
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