OrganizedWisdom Health - Depression

Antipsychotics Cause Weight Gain in Kids

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:06:06 GMT

A 12-week observational study reveals dramatic and rapid weight gain in children who take atypical antipsychotics. The study looked at four of the most common antipsychotic drugs used in children: Risperdal or risperidone, Zyprexa or olanzapine, Abilify or aripiprazole, and Seroquel or quetiapine. While the drugs can be life-saving, the researchers said, the long-term consequences of weight gain and metabolic effects mean "the widespread and increasing use of atypical antipsychotic medications in children and adolescents should be reconsidered."

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How to Alleviate Brain Zaps

JRafferty — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:52:41 GMT

The key to alleviating or preventing brain zaps (also called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome or discontinuation syndrome) is to taper off your medication gradually while under your doctor’s supervision.

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Joe Budden and Depression

Amymarlatt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:45:40 GMT

Musician Joe Budden once suffered from depression. When he was twelve years old, he fell into a deep depression after his father went to jail. This depression led to him abusing drugs. In 1997 he went into rehab and began to see a therapist.

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COPD Exacerbation and Depression

KenyottaE — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:08:49 GMT

Depression may lead to an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In a recent study, researchers found that approximately 72% of the study's participants had an increased risk of being hospitalized as a result of COPD and depression.

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Kim Basinger and Anxiety

Amymarlatt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:52:47 GMT

Actress Kim Basinger suffers from the anxiety disorder agoraphobia which leads to anxiety and panic attacks. The agoraphobia continued through her career and for a time turned her into a recluse. Her anxiety problems eventually caused her to become depressed and she even contemplated suicide. Eventually she sought treatment for her disorder.

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Lorraine Bracco and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:52:34 GMT

Lorraine Bracco, most famous for her role in The Sopranos, admittedly suffers from depression. She believes her depression began sometime between the filming of Goodfellas and landing The Sopranos role. Her life at that time wasn't great, but she believed she would eventually get over it. In 1997 she began seeing a psychiatrist and taking an anti-depressant. She began working with Pfizer Inc. on a website and campaign called "Why Live with Depression?"™ to encourage people with depression to seek help. She is no longer on her medication and is doing much better.

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Kool Keith and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:51:25 GMT

Kool Keith, a rapper whose real name is Keith Matthew Thornton, suffered from depression. His early lyrics referred to his time in Bellevue a psychiatric hospital where he was treated. Later on he claimed that his treatment there was an inside joke for a gullible media.

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Maureen McCormick and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:49:48 GMT

Maureen McCormick, famous for playing Marcia Brady on the Brady Bunch, admittedly suffered from depression. Not only did she suffer from depression, but also a cocaine addiction and bulimia. McCormick believes that growing up in a home filled with secrets is why she began suffering from depression. She also believed that like her mother and grandmother she would go insane and need a mental institution. She was never outspoken on her illness until she published her memoirs called Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice. Now she is committed to helping others overcome mental illnesses.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Mood Disorders

SScroggins — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:06:03 GMT

Oppositional defiant disorder often occurs with other mental health disorders, including mood disorders such as anxiety or depression.

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Francisco de Goya and Depression

Amymarlatt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:08:43 GMT

Francisco de Goya, a famous painter, is believed to have suffered from depression during a period of his life. There are certain paintings he did that bear inscriptions that mean "disparates." It is believed that these are there because of his depression. There is very little reliable information on Francisco de Goya and depression.

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