Article 11: Stop Being Tortured by Your Own Thoughts (NEW)

Your mind speed will increase. Your mind will race at what seems like 200 miles per hour. Most dangerous. People often tell their doctor "I can't get my mind to stop! The minute I wake up in the morning - it will start up". Your brain will then turn against you. It will reach in your memory and pull out every bad memory it can find - abuse as a child, failed relationships, etc. - anything to make you feel bad and especially guilty. You will be tortured by your own thoughts.

This is depression and it can occur under many circumstances, but most commonly:

Sudden Severe Loss In this situation, the individual has experienced a sudden, perhaps surprising severe loss. This loss may be the death of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of lover. In this type of depression, the patient can clearly identify what is creating the depressed mood.

Long-term High Stress Level In this situation, the patient is depressed but can't put their finger on the cause. This article by Joseph M. Carver, PhD. includes a automated psychological screening test and short video.

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