depression
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Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa has challenged the popular assumption that single individuals are lonely and sad. Countering the widespread ideology that people’s happiness is tied to being married, the media personality stated that many single individuals lead content and fulfilled lives. Speaking on her X handle, she called for a mindset shift as the…
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As Nigeria grapples with worsening economic conditions, citizens are increasingly raising alarms about the impact on their mental well-being, with anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts on the rise across the nation. Amid skyrocketing costs of food, transportation, and healthcare, the economic crisis has severely reduced purchasing power, leaving millions struggling to meet daily necessities…
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Do you ever struggle just getting out of bed in the morning? We all know that we only get results when we take meaningful action in our lives. Yet, I certainly battle with myself often over simply getting started, and I’m guessing that I’m not alone. In fact, many researchers believe that the primary issue…
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Lack of motivation is a symptom of depression, though it can have other causes. Treatment, along with some practices, may help improve your motivation. Depression can cause a lack of motivation, but medications and other health conditions, such as ADHD, can also contribute. For example, you may lack motivation if you’re having difficulty coping with an…
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Watch out for common signs of self-destructive behavior in your relationships and ask yourself if you’re throwing blocks in the way to avoid discomfort. Self-sabotage is when people do (or don’t do) things that block their success or prevent them from accomplishing their goals. It can happen consciously or unconsciously. Self-sabotaging behaviors can affect our…
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The European Union’s new pilot project on loneliness aims to monitor and tackle the increasing lack of “meaningful social interactions”. At least one in 10 European Union residents is lonely most of the time, a new report on loneliness commissioned by the European Commission has shown. Some 13 per cent of the EU residents responded…
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My knowledge of depression before my diagnosis came from the media. I saw antidepressant commercials and the occasional character in a movie or TV show that would have some display of depression. So, when I was diagnosed I had no idea what to expect but assumed everything. Different therapists and psychiatrists have different methods. One surprise I…
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Lady who plunged into Lagos Lagoon identified as bride-to-be who worked at the Department of State Security. The young lady who plunged into the Lagos Lagoon on Thursday, November 10, has been identified as Adetutu Adedokun, an unarmed combat instructor with the Department of State Security. Recall that LIB had reported that the young lady…
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After the marital crisis that Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were allegedly experiencing, the Brazilian model once spoke of the rare, but heated fights between her and her husband. “Tom and I don’t argue much, but sometimes when I feel the anger building in me, building and building, I realize what’s going on,” Gisele wrote in her book ‘Lessons: My…
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What natural remedies are used for anxiety? Lifestyle changes can effectively relieve some of the stress and anxiety you may cope with every day. Most natural “remedies” consist of caring for your body and participating in healthy activities while eliminating unhealthy ones. These include: getting enough sleep meditating staying active and exercising eating a healthy…
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A report released last year revealed that 1.85 million of us Brits are on Tinder, with the average user clicking onto the app at least 11 times each day. Clearly, UK is a nation looking for love, but a recent study has revealed that people’s reliance on dating apps is having an impact on their mental health. According to the study…
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A 50 year old gentleman was suffering from deep depression and his wife booked an appointment with a counselor. The wife said… “He is in severe depression, please see to it..” The Counselor began his counseling by asking some personal things while the gentleman’s wife sat outside. The gentleman spoke, and it went this way;…
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There is no clear evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, researchers have said, as they called into question the widespread use of antidepressants. The new review of existing studies found that the condition is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance and said people should be made aware of other options for…
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Methamphetamine (“meth”) can cause progressive and sometimes profound damage to the brain. The question is whether the damage is reversible once a person stops using meth. Unfortunately, the answer is rarely simple. While it’s possible that some damage will start to reverse when a person stops using meth, other types of damage are harder to turn…
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No, it’s not your imagination: Mass shootings have become much more common in recent years. The Gun Violence Archive (GVA) defines a mass shooting as an act of gun violence with four or more victims shot. According to the GVA, the annual number of mass shootings in the United States: was already growing steadily before the pandemic. The…
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Addiction is a chronic brain disease that’s more about the neurology of the brain than the outward manifestations of behavioral problems and poor choices, according to a group of addiction medicine professionals. In April 2011, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) released its new Definition of Addiction, which, for the first time, extends addiction to…
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