I am still a woman - Confessions of a twice cancer survivor - my journey by Nina Ann McCurley

Clinical depression Also called: Major depression ABOUT SYMPTOMS TREATMENTS A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Treatable by a medical professional Medium-term: resolves within months Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging rarely required Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain. The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterises major depression can lead to a range of behavioural and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavi...

Home The facts What is mental health? What is mental health? It’s an expression we use every day, so it might surprise you that the term ‘mental health’ is frequently misunderstood. ‘Mental health’ is often used as a substitute for mental health conditions – such as  depression ,  anxiety  conditions, schizophrenia, and others. According to the  World Health Organization , however, mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” So rather than being about ‘what’s the problem?’ it’s really about ‘what’s going well?' ''Mental health is about wellness rather than illness'' To make things a bit clearer, some experts have tried coming up with different terms to explain the difference between ‘mental health’ and ‘mental ...

I have lived in 3 places on my life. Living on the central coast NSW is a shocker! Can I back the stats!!! This is the evidence.., Highest unemployed Highest divorce rate Highest suicide HIghest aging population What is going on. After living in 3 different places I am backing these stats. The people are non motivated Living in a bad place- try to enrol you in unhappily ever after! A joke / I had hoped but nope they are weird here. The ultimate unhappiness ! It's truly evidence that it is the weirdest place ever. They bag out Byron bay as a institute of Lower class. I can see what makes  central coast stats bad! It's the true bottom of the world, after living in 3 different places thus is the pits! Lower class people pretending to be cashed up bogans. It is purely the worst place I have lived! Get a grip it lives by its shallow reputation It's a terrible place - a soap opera of weird people, dole bludgers and Crap 💩 Don't move here! But being cruel be...

PTSD What does that mean ? We all are fighting a battle no one can see! Be kind PUBLIC This section is for Veterans, General Public, Family, & Friends What Is PTSD? Handout Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment  (PDF) PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. At first, it may be hard to do normal daily activities, like go to work, go to school, or spend time with people you care about. But most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months.  If it's been longer than a few months and you're still having symptoms, you may have PTSD. For some people, PTSD symptoms may start later on, or they may come and go over time. What factors affect who develops PTSD? PTS...

7 Benefits of Feta Cheese Nutrition — the Healthiest Cheese & Even Anti-Cancer   Dr. Axe on Facebook   Dr. Axe on Twitter   Dr. Axe on Pintrest   Share on Email Print Article I have good news! Not all cheese is bad for you — so if you’re a cheese lover, make sure you choose the healthiest cheese out there:  feta . #feta #cheese #anticancer #iamstillawoman #survivor 7 Benefits of Feta Cheese 7 Benefits of Feta Cheese. Protects against cancer. ...  Protects against cancer. ...  Supports bone health. ...  Boosts immune system. ...  Helps you maintain a healthy gut. ...  Prevents headaches, including migraines. ...  Protects your eyes and prevents degenerative eye disease. ...  Part of a natural treatment for anemia.

Well the more we see and hear the more we want to know. Awareness is the key. Knowing but not knowing it's all about symptoms and really that yearly check with the doctor. Always reporting changes and what's happening. Doctors are awesome, they are the ones we trust our life too so getting a good one that you can share and feel like they are listening is the key here. I sometimes think wow that dam test! Yep well it's worth it for peace of mind. My friends are now loosing parents to this so again what so we share with our friends. Everything, a great friend is an asset. Remember we were all excited sharing engagements, weddings, births and so many happy and exciting times. Ok so what now. It's sad now divorces, funerals and sickness. That's ok that is the circle of life. It's so weird but now in my early 50's I would be really excited for a wedding or a birth. No more funerals please. This weekend I have a friends hubbies 50th and my very good frien...

I’m just one human being, but I believe each one of us has a responsibility to contribute to a happier humanity. #quoteoftheday #dalailama #iamstillawoman #confessionsofatwicecancersurvivor

"Nothing is impossible. There are just things which are hard to be possible." ~ @ponchuply #SheQuotes #quote #iamstillawoman

In our day to day life warm-heartedness is the key factor for happiness. #quoteoftheday #dalailama #peace #happiness #iamstillawoman