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Self-Medicating for Depression May Hurt Rather Than Help

It’s true: We all do things now and again to help us feel better.

But when a person repeats those behaviors in an attempt to manage depression, improvement may not be the result.

Self-medication for depression can take many forms; drugs or alcohol may immediately come to mind, but food, stimulants, caffeine and other substances and behaviors also are on the potentially dangerous list. It’s not such a long road from once-on-occasion to dependence—or to a cycle that can be hard to escape.

“At the very least, drugs, booze, gambling and so forth take you out of yourself,” wrote Marc Lewis, PhD, in a blog for Psychology Today. “They focus your attention elsewhere.” These self-administered substances and behaviors may rev up excitement and anticipation of reward, he notes, or they may quell anxiety directly by lowering activation of the amygdala (a part of the brain involved with emotions and decision-making).

At first, these choices may feel like gaining control or simply doing “something” about not feeling right. As is the case with many mental conditions, however, expert help might be needed. Compassionate

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insightful care can allow the self-medicating person to gain a fuller understanding of the detrimental cycles of dependency and the dangers of losing the ability to cope in healthier ways. As dependency turns to addiction, feelings of failure, shame, ineptitude and anxiety may increase, ultimately worsening the person’s depression rather than helping it.

Some view self-medication as a response to mental illness; others believe self-medication can lead to symptoms of mental illness.

Regardless, if you or someone you know continues to turn to substances or behaviors in an attempt to overcome depression, Haven Behavioral Healthcare stands ready to help. Depression doesn’t have to be faced alone.

Self-medication for depression can take many forms; drugs or alcohol may immediately come to mind, but food, stimulants, caffeine and other substances and behaviors also are on the potentially dangerous list. It’s not such a long road from once-onoccasion to dependence— or to a cycle that can be hard to escape.

Sources: •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/addicted brains/201208/addiction-selfmedication •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/addicted-brains/201208/self-medication-orself-destruction •Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-tian-dayton/self-medication_b_3236724.html •Healthline: http://www.healthline.com/health/depression/forms-self-medication

For more information, call: 505-254-4502 Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque 5400 Gibson Blvd., SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 albuquerque.havenbehavioral.com Please say “I found it in the Seniors Out ‘n About”.

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Memory loss that interferes with daily life Difficulty planning or solving problems

Trouble completing familiar tasks Confused about time or place

Changes in vision & depth perception Trouble writing or saying words Losing things & trouble retracing their steps Impaired judgement Withdrawling from work or social activities Noticeable changes in mood or personality

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Babysitting Grandchildren Could Lower Risk for Alzheimer’s There’s nothing like grandchildren to keep older adults active and joyful.

A recent study shows that spending a moderate amount of time with grandkids may actually prevent Alzheimer’s disease by increasing brain function and memory.

In addition to boosting brain power, babysitting has been linked to decreased rates of depression.

Learn more about the correlation between babysitting and senior health and get some ideas on fun things to do with your grandchildren.

Researchers from the Women’s Health Aging Project in Australia observed the cognitive function of over 180 women who cared for grandchildren. The results showed that postmenopausal women who spend one day a week caring for their grandchildren may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders. However, those that spend five days a week or more caring for little ones may have a higher risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.

In addition to preventing 10 Fun Activities To Do Alzheimer’s and avoiding social with Grandchildren isolation, other research suggests that a strong grandchild and 1. Bring out the good china and grandparent bond has antihave a tea party. depressive benefits for both seniors 2. Camp in your own backyard.

3. Create a family tree together. and children. A study from the 4. Go to a local farmer’s market and Institute on Aging at Boston make a pie with your fresh fruit.

College observed the habits of 376 5.

Go on a nature walk. grandparents and 340 children for 6. Play a card game.

19 years. They found that the closer 7. Start a book club. the relationship between the two, 8. Start a journal where you write the less likely either were to develop letters to each other. depression and that grandparents 9. Take a trip to the local zoo. who both gave and received 10. Teach your grandchild one support had the fewest symptoms of of your favorite hobbies depression. (crocheting, woodworking, etc.)

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CALENDAR of

EVENTS for July and August 2017

4 Tuesday

Freedom 4th. Location - Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway, 3:0010:00pm.

Admission: FREE

6-8 Thurs - Sat

Lavender in the Village.

Location - Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd., NW, Over 50 vendors of lavender Sat & Sun products, art, food, wine, Shakespeare on the entertainment and cooking Plaza. Location - Civic Plaza, demos 401 Second St. NW., 7:30pm.

Admission: $8 Admission: FREE

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Saturday 1-3 Sat, Sun & Mon 22 Route 66 Summerfest.

4th Annual Rio Rancho Prk & Brew. Location Santa Ana Star Center, Food vendors , craft beer, live music, petting zoo. 11am - 7pm.

Admission: $4-$6

Location - Nob Hill. Music, Food Trucks, Car Show, Kids Activities & More. 2:0010:30pm.

Admission: Free

27-29 Sat - Mon

New Mexico Wine and jazz festival. Location - Balloon Fiesta Park - Multi Use Facility, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87113.

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August Thurs - Sat Alzheimer’s Support Group.

Location - North Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 8101 Palomas Ave., NE. 1:00-2:30pm. 505-323-8800

5-6 Sat & Sun

19th Annual Great Southwestern Antique Show.

Location - EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Drive. Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Over 200 dealers of fine art, antiques, guitars, pawn & estate jewelry & more.

Admission: $12/day or $20 for two day pass

and Old Airport Road. 5:00-10:30pm.

Admission: FREE

We suggest you confirm time and dates with event organizers for any changes.

Do you know of an event that needs to be included on our calendar?

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12 Saturday Downtown Summer Fest.

Location - Civic Plaza. 5:00-10:30pm.

Live music, handmade goods by local artisans, food trucks and a microbrew garden.

Admission: FREE

26 Saturday West Side Summer Fest.

Location - West Side Summer Fest, Cottonwood Drive, Between Ellison About

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