Prescription Drugs

Dioris Reyes                                                                                        11/29/10

ENG 101                                                                                             Dr. McCormick

Prescription Drug

  Many people with depression can be treated by a general healthcare provider, but unfortunately in other cases there are many people who need more specialized treatment such as Prozac and Norpramin in order to help them control their chronic depression. There are many treatment options that can help to overcome depression. It is certainly true that there are many different factors that can contribute to depression as well as outset of a chemical imbalance. As an example, a death in the family can lead someone into major depression, also a stressful event such the death of a loved one, and also by having a family history of the disease, or even financial and health problems; all these symptoms can sadly be very good reasons for major depression. Prescription drugs can help someone overcome depression, however it should be only given to people who really need it.
 As Greg Critser states, “We each have our own firing mechanism—some mysterious yet recognizable, bio-social moment that triggers the condition”.  That’s why people who have some of these symptoms should get help by getting the help they need with their prescription drugs. Experts think that depression occurs when something triggers a chemical imbalance in the brain. Many different factors can contribute to the outset of a chemical imbalance, such as long term use of certain medications, including some blood pressure drugs, and some drugs used to treat arthritis and Parkinson’s disease. Furthermore, having low self-esteem or being overly dependent, self-critical, or easily overwhelmed by stress, alcohol, nicotine, or even drug abuse, and physical abuse as well.

            First of all, depression is a biological illness; it impacts your mood, mind, body, and behavior. It affects how you eat and sleep, how you feel about yourself, and how you relate to the world around you. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Depression goes beyond the normal ups and downs in mood we experience as we go through our daily lives. The most important thing to remember about depression is that it can be treated with the help of a health professional. There are three main types of depression; the first type of depression is “Major Depression” which usually occurs in episodes (periods lasting 6-12 months). Although individual episodes are treatable, most people can expect to have recurrences (new episodes) at some point. Symptoms of depression could be the following: Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, feeling sad, blue, or down in the dumps, also feeling slowed down and having no energy or feeling restless and unable to sit still. Other symptoms are also feeling worthless or guilty, eating more or less than usual or gaining weight, most importantly, when people have problems focusing, thinking, remembering, and making decisions. Furthermore, not being able to sleep or sleeping too much, headaches, aches and pains, stomach problems, loss sex drive. Another symptom is having the feeling negative ness, hopeless, anxious, or worried, thoughts of death or suicide. As Greg Critser, states “Occasional suicidal ideation.” “Rarely cries- - yet looks depressed”. This person is more likely to be depressed based on the doctor diagnosis and as a result of doctor observations which is more likely showing one of the symptoms of major depression.  

 The second type of depression is “Dysthymia Depression” and this condition is like major depression, but it lasts longer and the symptoms are milder. People feel bad most of the time but can usually complete everyday tasks. Some symptoms of mania are feeling unusually “high” and energetic or usually irritable, needing less sleep. Another reason, is talking a lot or feeling like you can’t stop talking, racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, feeling of greatness, acting without thinking, doing dangerous things. The third type of depression is “Bipolar Disorder” (Manic Depression), this condition causes mood cycles. People cycle between episodes of mania (abnormal “highs”).

Prescription Drugs

Dioris Reyes                                                                                        11/29/10

ENG 101                                                                                             Dr. McCormick

Prescriptions Drugs

Prescriptions drugs can help overcome depression, many people with depression can be treated by a general healthcare provider, but unfortunately in other cases there are many people who need more specialized treatment such as Prozac and Norpramin in order to help them control their chronic depression. There are many treatment options that can help to overcome depression. It is certainly true that there are many different factors that can contribute to depression as well as outset of a chemical imbalance. As an example, a death in the family can lead someone into major depression, also a stressful event such the death of a loved one, and also by having a family history of the disease, or even financial and health problems; all these symptoms can sadly be very good reasons for major depression. As Greg Critser states, “We each have our own firing mechanism—some mysterious yet recognizable, bio-social moment that triggers the condition”.  That’s why people who have some of these symptoms should get help by getting the help they need with their prescription drugs. Experts think that depression occurs when something triggers a chemical imbalance in the brain. Many different factors can contribute to the outset of a chemical imbalance, such as long term use of certain medications, including some blood pressure drugs, and some drugs used to treat arthritis and Parkinson’s disease. Furthermore, having low self-esteem or being overly dependent, self-critical, or easily overwhelmed by stress, alcohol, nicotine, or even drug abuse, and physical abuse as well.

            First of all, depression is a biological illness; it impacts your mood, mind, body, and behavior. It affects how you eat and sleep, how you feel about yourself, and how you relate to the world around you. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Depression goes beyond the normal ups and downs in mood we experience as we go through our daily lives. The most important thing to remember about depression is that it can be treated with the help of a health professional. There are three main types of depression; the first type of depression is “Major Depression” which usually occurs in episodes (periods lasting 6-12 months). Although individual episodes are treatable, most people can expect to have recurrences (new episodes) at some point. Symptoms of depression could be the following: Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, feeling sad, blue, or down in the dumps, also feeling slowed down and having no energy or feeling restless and unable to sit still. Other symptoms are also feeling worthless or guilty, eating more or less than usual or gaining weight, most importantly, when people have problems focusing, thinking, remembering, and making decisions. Furthermore, not being able to sleep or sleeping too much, headaches, aches and pains, stomach problems, loss sex drive. Another symptom is having the feeling negative ness, hopeless, anxious, or worried, thoughts of death or suicide. As Greg Critser, states “Occasional suicidal ideation.” “Rarely cries- - yet looks depressed”. This person is more likely to be depressed based on the doctor diagnosis and as a result of doctor observations which is more likely showing one of the symptoms of major depression.  

 The second type of depression is “Dysthymia Depression” and this condition is like major depression, but it lasts longer and the symptoms are milder. People feel bad most of the time but can usually complete everyday tasks. Some symptoms of mania are feeling unusually “high” and energetic or usually irritable, needing less sleep. Another reason, is talking a lot or feeling like you can’t stop talking, racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, feeling of greatness, acting without thinking, doing dangerous things. The third type of depression is “Bipolar Disorder” (Manic Depression), this condition causes mood cycles. People cycle between episodes of mania (abnormal “highs”).



"Sited Works"

Critser,Greg."We each have our own firing mechanism- - some mysterious yet recognizale, bio-social moment that trigggers the condition". ENG 101-The Persuit Of Happiness.ED.E.McCormick.New York:La Guardia Community College 2010.30-41.Print.

"Prescription Drugs "

• Many people with depression can be treated by a general healthcare provider, but in other cases there are many people who need more specialized treatment such as prescription drugs in order to help them to major control their depression.

• Prescription drugs can help someone overcome depression, but at certain point it can give you jus  the illusion that it is helping you with your depresssion but in reality your unconcious mind is starting to depend on drugs a hundred percent.

• It is certainly true that there many different factors that can contribute to the onset of a chemical imbalance. It could be a death in the family, having a family history of the disease, also a stressful event such as the death of a loved one, a devorce, or even financial or health problems; all these symtoms can lead sadly lead you to a major depression and thats when you need prescriptions drugs to overcome your situation.

Cultivating Happier Relationships

DIORIS REYES                                                                                                                         

ENG 101                                                                                                                                        

11/15/10   

Dr.McCormick                                  

                                                                       

                           CULTIVATING HAPPIER RELATIONSHIPS

        By cultivating happier relationships you can encounter with new people and a happier way of living. Happiness in relationships can bring joy and much  more fun into your life, love also contributes to have a happier relationship. Family and real love plays the most important role in cultivating a happier and healthier relationship. “Many people believe that the key to a successful relationship is finding the  right  partner” (Ben-Shahar 120). Cultivating good and happier relationships consists on spending quality time with your family and friends as much as possible.

        Relationships can bring you many happy moments to your life but it can also bring you sad moments as well. Love can bring you happiness too, when you are in love that is the best feeling ever is like you have the whole world all for you and you only. Cultivating relationships allows you to interact more with your family and friends but it also gives you the opportunity of meeting new people.  Ed Diener and  Martin Seligman says “Having people about whom we care and who care about us to share our lives with--to share the events and thoughts and feelings in our lives--intensifies our experience of meaning, consoles us in our pain, deepens our sense of delight in the world” (gtd. in Ben-Shahar 111). Love and respect is  part of the ingredients for a happy relationship, the meaning of love is  when you have that special person who is part of your life the one you cannot stop thinking of all day,  is also when you are willing to give  what you don't have for only that one person who took over your whole existence.When we fall in love we tend to loose control because our mind and body are going through a new cycle where we only care and think about that person that we are in love with. There is also unconditional love  is the foundation  of a happier relationship which gives you love  but not spec ting nothing in return from that person in another words is like loving someone under no conditions and that is actually what makes you happy. “We are taught that falling in love with someone is about following  our heart, not our mind ---that love, by definition, is inexplicable, mystical, beyond reason” (Ben-Shahar 113). Satisfaction and attraction can also be confused thinking that what you feel for a person is love when in reality is not, this  is more likely to happen when you often see someone and it caught your attention but maybe is just because you like the  way that person dresses up or because you admire the way that person handle themselves in certain situations.

           Quality time means when you and your love ones and friends  spend time together in a good and healthy environment like in a nice park around your community  in which you can enjoy nature and enjoy each other like real family among with friends. Love requires sacrifices and endurance in order to grow strong and be able to stay together forever loving each other. “Even within a relationship in which partners love each other and want to be together, happiness can be undermined by the belief  that sacrifice is a synonymous with love---that the greater the sacrifice, the deeper the love” (Ben-Shahar 117). There are many things you can do to have with your family in a park, as an example, you can make a nice beautiful picnic where everybody can enjoy themselves. Kids can play in the park such as riding their bike which is a great exercise that helps you free your mind and spirit in order words exercising is the best workout when you to the park; the kids could run all over back and forth just the way they love to play and run by letting the fresh air through their body when their body temperature is very high. Moreover kids can play different sports such as volleyball, basketball, handball and also to the swimming pool while the family is interacting with each other and also getting to know new people in the area.

            The family usually get together to talk about old times and good memories they also talk about sad memories as well because is part of every human being. As Ed Diener and  Martin Seligman says “Spending meaningful time with friends, family, or romantic partners was necessary (though not by itself sufficient ) for happiness” (gtd. in Ben-Shahar111). Relationships between family members can be very interesting and specially in a picnic at a nice park which can be a very efficient source of entertainment for the family and friends as well; this is the perfect place where you can interact with the community: their neighbors, their friends from school, their colleagues from work or from college. Another thing you can do when you go to the park is to reminisce on your childhood with your family, discuss all the things each one of them used to do as a child many years ago, I believe that this moments are worthless because is real quality time with your family and you are building a very strong bond with each other. A family reunion, where you all meet up and have a good time talking or dancing with the rhythm of some nice music, for example, spanish music; bachata, merengue, salsa, regueton and all kind of music.
        
          Finally, I can say that my family is very important to me as  well as my lovely husband. By cultivating happier relationships we can accomplish a brighter future, by being able to  spend time with our family members and with our love ones as well as with friends. Love and perseverance  can  cultivate a happy and long lasting relationship.


*Works Cited*
Ben-Shahar, Tal. HAPPIER. New York: Mc Graw Hill, 2009.Print.

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