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Saturday, 07 November 2009

I'm Not Depressed Anymore: Should I Still Be on Medication?

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Three and a half years ago, I went through a bout of Major depression. Major depression is defined by persistent feelings of loss or sorrow, a loss of interest in activities, significant changes in sleep patterns and weight, and difficulty concentrating. I had all of those symptoms. I couldn’t sleep and I lost twenty pounds in about five weeks. With the help of an excellent therapist and medication, I was able to heal and move on with my life.

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What's Your Favorite Health Snack?

This post was submitted from an anonymous user.

I'm trying to get healthier but I can't help and snack basically all day long. I'm hoping to try and find some healthier snacks so that way, when I'm eating in front of the TV or while I'm on the phone, I don't have to feel so guilty about it!

I love anything with granola or dried fruit, but it doesn't always hit the sweet tooth that I have.

What is a good, healthy snack?
Is It an Eating Disorder or a Relationship Disorder?
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This article was written by Joshua Rosenthal for the Huffington Post.

Most Americans have been on a diet at some point in their lives. Even if they're not overweight--it's hard to resist the temptation to look like the hottest celebrity whether they're on the low-carb, no-carb or cabbage soup diet. We're bombarded with advertisements touting the benefits of the latest dietary craze. If you're on a diet now, you're not alone. But I'm going to fill you in on a little secret that could very possibly change your life and the way you look at food.
As you have probably heard countless times before, most diets don't work. Let me rephrase that, most diets are not sustainable. Can you imagine never eating a piece of bread again, or living on cabbage soup? In fact, studies have found that depriving yourself of certain foods will just have you craving more. Can you relate?
The problem is most Americans have an all-or-nothing approach to life. Our bodies are very smart. When we completely cut one food out we have intense cravings. People think they should resist their cravings or if they give into them they're weak. I encourage you to be kind to yourself. Listen to your body. More Here...
You are FAT!

Last week in my abnormal psychology class we started up the chapter on eating disorders. Today we wen't over Bulimia and Obesity. Obesity is not regarded as an eating disorder yet but it's going under consideration. Our professor asked us our opinion on the subject and here is mine (real quick and short):

I don't believe obesity should be looked down upon and obese people shouldn't be made to feel ostracized. But we should in no way help them feel better about their condition. By sugarcoating the problem we only become enablers. I might be fat but I don't want fat to be okay.
First off we treat fat like it's a bad word by hiding it. Instead of fat we call ourselves "curvy," "plump," or title ourselves as "more to love." More Here...

Friday, 06 November 2009

Hey Guys! What's Your Honest Opinion About Skinny Models On TV...?

I know a lot of girls want the body of a skinny supermodel, but what do men really think about it?
(1)     “I’d die to have a girlfriend that looks like her.”
(2)      “A bit too skinny for my tastes and possibly unhealthy, but hey, she’s still got the body of a supermodel.”
(3)    “Waaay to skinny. I don’t want to date a woman who looks unhealthy and may be starving herself.”
(4)   Other Opinions.

What’s your opinion?