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No BS Theory of Life: Pain And Holiday Blues Are Money In The Bank

Robert Lanza, M.D. | Posted 12.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Pain, Michael Jackson, Depression, Philosophy, Pleasure, Science, God, The Inner Life, Elvis Presley, Happiness, Religion, Robert Lanza, Suffering, Faith, Holiday Season, Baruch Spinoza, Living News

The goal of life is life. Every impulse and thought is a device developed toward that end. Even poetry and art reflect our humanity and are impelled by instincts -- fear and powerlessness, association and love.

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Christmas Without Carol

John W. Whitehead | Posted 12.17.2009 | Living

Read More: Christmas, Marriage, Losing a Loved One, Loneliness, Depression, Relationships, Grief, Death & Dying, Mourning, Coping, Loss, Love, Sadness, Living News

Unlike many couples whose outside interests take them in opposite directions, Carol and I were joined at the hip. We did everything together. When she passed away, I was more alone than I had ever been.

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Celebrating The Young Victoria

Sarah, Duchess of York | Posted 12.17.2009 | Living

The world had to know of this, the greatest untold love story in history. It had to be made into a movie for Hollywood. The world had to know The Young Victoria.

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K9 Connection: At-Risk Teens And Shelter Dogs Get A New 'Leash' On Life

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 12.17.2009 | Living

Read More: k9 Connection, Depression, Pets, Relationships, Teens, The Giving Life, Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald, Dogs, Happiness, Troubled Teens, Animal Shelter, Living News

K9 connection is a remarkable organization whose mission is to teach at-risk teens how to train homeless shelter dogs in basic obedience skills in order to increase their chances of adoption.

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Politicians Can Count on Popular Despair After Copenhagen

Sanjay Khanna | Posted 12.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Rajendra Pachauri, Politics, Depression, Connie Hedegaard, Despair, Yvo De Boer, Climate Change, United Nations, Unrest, Civil Society, Anxiety, Food Security, Politics News

The possibility that a climate agreement won't be reached is increasingly becoming a reality. For society, the failure could be much more dire than just melting ice caps.

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How to Live on $0 a Day: Top Gift Ideas for 2009

Lesley Stern | Posted 12.16.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Debt, Economy, Eco-Friendly, Credit Cards, Financial Advice, Christmas, Financial Crisis, Christmas Shopping, Bonuses, Humor, Financial Reform, Satire, Middle Class, Comedy News, Comedy, Teabaggers, Depression, Recession, Comedy News

If you happen to have some spare sanitary napkins around, or know where you can borrow some, you've got the makings for some cushy slippers with non-slip grip strips and a built in deodorant feature for fresh feet.

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Suicide Prevention: R U OK?

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD | Posted 12.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Depression, Relationships, Dying, R U OK, Grief, Mourning, Death and Dying, Suicide, Coping, Loss, Suicide Prevention, Family, Death, Living News

R U OK? is an Australian national suicide prevention effort that seeks to reduce the rate of suicide by breaking the isolation and helplessness that characterizes people at risk to take their lives.

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Empower Stockholders To Dictate Executive Salaries

Jerry Chautin | Posted 12.18.2009 | Business

Headlines shout about overly generous executive compensation packages. Some say it is disgusting, obnoxious and egregious.

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Huffington Post Readers' Picks: 10 Books That Predicted The Financial Crisis

The Huffington Post | Amy Hertz | Posted 12.09.2009 | Books

Read More: Debt, Depression, Economic Crash, Money, Economic Crisis, Karl Marx, Billionaires, France, Bailout, Finance, Financial Crisis, The Great Depression, Crash, Greenpsan, Slidepoll, Books News

We posted a list of eight books that predicted the economic crisis and as usual, our readers had their own ideas about what we should have recommended...

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Medication Alone is No Panacea for Depression

Robert David Jaffee | Posted 12.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Depression, Peter Kramer, Anti-Depressants, Living News

There is no doubt that antidepressants, which I have taken since 1996, have helped me. But these pills are no panacea, and they will not automatically make a shy person the life of the party.

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Turning Down $250 Million Is Not a Smart Move for ION or Minority TV Audiences

Deborah Douglas | Posted 12.10.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Foreclosures, Ion Media Networks, Michael Copps, Fcc, Bankruptcy, Cyrus Capital Partners, Jobs, Jonathan Jackson, Minority, Depression, Ownership, Chicago News

Can you image what TV might look like if it looked like the people who watch it, often in higher proportions than the people being targeted by an overwhelming white, male corps of writers?

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Depression: Illness Or Stuckness?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 12.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Srini Pillay, Yoga, Philosophy, Depression, Srinivasan Pillay, Exercise, Illness, Wellness, Spirituality, Health, Living News

There are times when, despite the suffering that depression causes, I wonder: what makes this an "illness"? And does thinking of this as an illness help in the long-term?

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Suicide on the Rise -- What We Do

Lisa Firestone | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Death and Dying, Suicide, Depression, Depression Treatment, Suicide Prevention, Death, Living News

Can we identify people who are at high risk for ending their own lives and get them the help they need? The answer is Yes. We can.

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Giving For Health: How Volunteering Can Help Cope With Disease

nytimes.com | TARA PARKER | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Pain, Depression, Volunteering, The Giving Life, Treatment, Disability, Wellness, Living News

How giving can lead to mental and physical changes in health isn't entirely clear, although studies suggest that altruism may be an antidote to stress...

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The Prescription for Depression? "Oops, Never Mind!"

Deepak Chopra | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Depression, Antidepressants, Living News

Most of us have been depressed at one time during our lives, or know someone who is seriously depressed.

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Elderly Urged To Look After Their Mental Health

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Elderly, Fear, Depression, Aging, Mental Health, Seasonal Changes, Health, Winter, Psychology, Older People, Anxiety, Happiness, Living News

As we are in the winter months older people in Ireland are being encouraged to look after their mental health and to seek help and support if they are...

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Compulsive Hoarders Suddenly In The Spotlight

msn.com | Posted 12.01.2009 | Living

Read More: Loneliness, Depression, Relationships, Possessions, The Balanced Life, Organization, Productivity, Recluse, Reclusive, Living News

Folks were shocked in early October when police forced their way into the home and discovered the 72-year-old DeOcampo dead, surrounded by six feet of...

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Loneliness Is Contagious, Study Says

health.com | Posted 12.01.2009 | Living

Read More: Support, Emotions, Loneliness, Depression, Friends, H1N1 Virus, Relationships, Swine Flu, Flu, Winter, Contagious, Mood, H1n1, Family, Happiness, Living News

Just like happiness and laughter are often described as infectious, it turns out you can catch loneliness too....

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Real Food Rehab: Where To Find Inspiration In Hard Times

Dana Joy Altman | Posted 11.30.2009 | Style

Read More: Creativity, Coping With Stress, Beauty, Inspiration, Living Well, Happiness, Stress, Soul Searching, Depression, Coping, Style News

The last two years have been soul-searching times. Throw in the recession and the holidays, and that's a lot of pressure. But there's one thing I've learned in my attempts at self-preservation: it's crucial to seek out inspiration.

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5 Ways To Cope With Holiday Grief

intent.com | Posted 11.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Holidays, Depression, Dying, Grief, Thanksgiving, Death and Dying, Mourning, Coping, Losing-a-Loved-One, Loss, Holiday Season, Sadness, Anxiety, Gratitude, Death, Living News

Behind our holiday smiles and good wishes, many of us carry feelings of deep grief.� So how can we have a wonderful holiday if we are experiencing s...

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How to Live On $0 a Day: Saving a Cherished American Holiday

Lesley Stern | Posted 11.23.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Depression, Lifestyle, America, Humor, Thanksgiving, Autumn, Bankers, Recession, Thanksgiving Recipes, Advice, History, Wall Street, Citibank, Pilgrims, Financial Crisis, Living, Comedy, Thanksgiving Tips, Comedy News

Ask your neighbors over for a potluck Thanksgiving feast, just like the Pilgrims invited the Native Americans. Once you've enjoyed their delicious offerings, kill them and steal their possessions and property.

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Arron Sears and the Chamber of Secrets

Laine Ewen | Posted 11.20.2009 | Sports

Read More: Arron Sears, Athletic Health, Player Health, Depression, Nfl, Football, Anxiety, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, National Football League, Sports News

Though it may be in Sears' best interest to work on his issues without the city of Tampa breathing down his neck, his role as a public figure makes the private situation hard to ignore.

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Integrative Mental Health: A New Model For Depression Relief

Dr. Andrew Weil | Posted 11.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Mental Illness, Depression, Mental Health, Depression Treatment, Health, Treatment, Happiness, Living News

Depression, a complex and multifaceted problem, is frequently treated with an oversimplified, expensive therapy that, sadly, is often ineffective.

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AA: The Magic Of Bill Wilson

Jeff Witzeman | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living

Read More: Religion, Recovery, Depression, 12 Steps, Twelve Steps, Ego, Addiction, Bill Wilson, Psychology, Aa, Withdrawal, Addiction & Recovery, Carl Jung, Alcoholics Anonymous, Faith, Spirituality, Living News

Many know Bill Wilson as the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, but few realize his brilliance as it relates to healing the human condition, alcoholic or not.

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Getting Through The Night At The End Of Days

Catherine Ingram | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

Read More: End of Days, Acid Test, Depression, Inner Calm, Barack Obama, Spirituality, Living News

It's a sad awareness that is becoming the zeitgeist of our time. It is being spoken in scientific, environmental, spiritual, academic, and governmental circles. We humans may not make it much longer.

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