If you or someone you care about is in crisis, call 1 800 273-TALK. Suicide affects everyone, but there is hope. This video encourages people to ask for help. Video clips of psychologist, Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, former NFL player Esera Tuaolo, psychologist Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas and Regis University students and staff. Project supported by Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant, Denver Film & Digital, Regis University and the Carson J Spencer Foundation.
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It is now being discovered that the antidepressant medication known as Paxil is more deadly than helpful. As the matter of fact, Paxil has recently been given the street name of “suicide” pills. This is because it has been proven that children and adults who took Paxil for their depression or other mental related illness had increased thoughts of suicide and violence.
The law requires that drug companies disclose all information related to the risks of a specific medication to the Food and Drug Administration. It was recently discovered that the GlaxoSmithKline Company, which manufactures Paxil, concealed and misrepresented information about the side effects and addicting elements of Paxil.
It is believed that this was done in order to boost the sales of the drug. Not only did it boost the sales of Paxil, it also caused thousands of patients who took Paxil to experience increased thoughts of suicide and violence; and unfortunately, many acted upon these thoughts.
According to reports conducted by the IMR (Investigative Medication Routine), between the years 1993 and 2002, there were 19,000 persons in the United States who were victims of Paxil-induced suicides. That is a rate of about 6,000 per year. Studies have shown that the suicidal rate while taking Paxil has doubled and even tripled all over the world.
It is especially increased in children under the age of eighteen who took Paxil. Reports state that young children experienced suicidal thoughts, wild, out of control behavior, hallucinations, and hospitalization while taking Paxil.
It was estimated that approximately twenty to forty percent of the patients, including children who took Paxil had side effects severe enough to terminate the medication. However, when they terminated the medication, they were likely to experience withdraw symptoms because of the addicting elements of Paxil.
Because of the high number of Paxil-induced suicides around the world, GlaxoSmithKline, the British pharmaceutical giant, is now facing potential criminal prosecution for allegedly failing to inform the Food and Drug Administration and British drug authorities about the suicidal risk related to taking Paxil.
Have you thought about suicide or other violent actions while taking Paxil? Do you know someone who has thought about or actually committed suicide while taking Paxil? If you answered yes, then you should speak with an experienced Paxil attorney as soon as possible because you may be entitled to compensatory damages. A Paxil lawyer will be able to explain the possibility of a lawsuit with you and inform you of your rights regarding the claim.
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Constipation and depression have a history of coinciding with each other. Is it coincidence or is there an underlying reason? Constipation can be a painful and troublesome condition, but does it cause clinical depression? And on the other hand, can depression actually cause constipation? I hope to help lay these questions to rest for any one suffering from these two conditions.
We should first look at what the diagnosis for constipation consists of. Constipation is when the individual has two or fewer bowel movements within a week. If three days pass with no bowel movement, it could pose a serious health risk. The stool will continue to harden the longer itâs in the body, making it even more difficult to expel. Patients are also considered constipated if they experience hard stools, straining or incomplete evacuations 25% of the time they do have bowel movements.
depression can be the result of numerous factors. Lifestyle changes, eating habits, loss of a loved one and health issues can play a huge role in depression cases. Depression can also be rather difficult to diagnose in many cases. Understanding the signs and symptoms of both of these conditions will help you to have a better understanding of what to look for, how to deal with them and how to prevent them.
How to tell if you may be Depressed
The two most obvious symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness or hopelessness and a general loss of interest in daily activities that usually bring pleasure. Depression can be difficult to diagnose properly because it truly is a condition of extremes. It can cause weight gain or weight loss. It can cause insomnia or the sufferer may want to sleep all day. It can cause pain to move while at the same time causing restlessness. And yes, it can cause constipation or diarrhea.
Depression affects the bodyâs entire system, not just the emotional aspect. It causes the digestive system to function improperly. Headaches and bodily pain are commonplace. In a state of depression, the brain actually isnât functioning the way itâs supposed to. Itâs no wonder that depressed individuals feel as though the world is falling down around them. In a sense, it really is.
In the brain, there are two chemicals that affect your mood. Serotonin and norepinephrine. These two chemicals work as transmitters, sending signals from the brain to the nerves in the body. When there is a deficiency in these chemicals, the signals donât get sent and it throws everything off. Itâs interesting to note, that in most cases, the body can actually fix the problem itself. Unfortunately, it can take 1 to 3 years for that to happen and deeply depressed sufferers canât wait that long.
To replace the depleted serotonin and norepinephrine levels, patients are usually prescribed Antidepressants. One of the main side effects of Antidepressants is constipation.
Why constipation makes us feel depressed
While constipation in and of itself does not cause clinical depression, it can cause someone to feel depressed. The reason is again because of the chemicals in the brain. Constipation prohibits food nutrients from being absorbed by the body. These nutrients are needed for the brain to produce the right amount of serotonin and norepinephrine. When constipated for a long period, the lining of the small intestine can actually build up a layer of toxins that fully prevent any nutrients from being absorbed. Toxins that are normally expelled by the body through bowel movements now have nowhere to go but to be re-absorbed by the body, making matters even worse.
Women are prime targets for both conditions, especially while pregnant. The bodyâs hormones are going so berserk that depression is rarely not seen during or after pregnancy. Another stage in a womanâs life that brings on depression is menopause. Itâs been shown that estrogen provokes dramatic changes in the brainâs activity.
What can be done to prevent constipation and depression?
When youâre not feeling good, or feeling depressed about something, the most common thing people tend to do is head for some comfort food. Itâs usually heavy and unhealthy but totally delicious, right? Unfortunately, those foods, when eaten in large quantities, wreck havoc on an already delicate gastrointestinal situation. It makes it almost inevitable that when youâre depressed, youâll also end up constipated. Itâs a vicious circle that many get stuck in.
The chances of becoming constipated and/or depressed can be dramatically lowered by eating a healthy diet and following a regular exercise routine. Avoiding alcohol and drugs can save the body from many traumas, both mental and physical. Try to follow a regular sleep pattern. Most importantly, if you begin to feel depressed, or have thoughts of suicide, you need to seek help as soon as possible.
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Discovering that their teen cuts is absolutely terrifying for parents. Without a clear understanding of what motivates cutting, many worry their teen may be contemplating suicide. Michael R. Hollander, a leading authority on teen self-injury, gives parents the straight facts about this alarming behavior–and explains what they can do to make it stop. Drawing on years of clinical practice and the latest research, Dr. Hollander shows how overwhelming emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, and how various treatments–chief among them dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)–can provide effective routes to wellness. Parents learn what to look for in a therapist, how to talk to their teen about cutting without making it worse, and practical strategies for helping their teen cope with extreme emotions in a healthier way. Helping Teens Who Cut also provides much-needed suggestions for reducing stress and improving family communication and problem solving.
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Dr. John Breeding, Ph.D. Psychologist, talks about depression. In this video he discusses the how psychology and psychiatry differ from their approach to depression. Is depression really a chemical imbalance in the brain or a psychological problem? Often time people are given antidepressants like Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor or Wellbutrin.
SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are often promoted as correcting chemical imbalances in the brain but there is no proof that depression or mental illness is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain nor is there any proof that antidepressants correct an imbalance. These medications often time have horrible side effects like agitation and sexual dysfunction.
This is a different view of depression.
In this video Dr. Breeding will discuss tips on how to recover from depression, become a more happy person.
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This was a suicide prevention video done in 2005.
If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide, get help.
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