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 Pendulum Resources - In response to an inquiry for info regarding bipolar depression, I have found this link, and it looks to be a really good one. It offers a long booklist of books dealing with depression, bipolar, and anxiety, articles, writings, medication information, and support information.
Meadow Lark Press Depression Bookstore - A totally awesome link that provides you with a ton of titles of books about depression, ... books that deal with the orthomolecular biology of depression, nutrition, medications, cognitive therapy/testimonials, books for family and friends, and books regarding hormones and depression. Terrific list of books ... hopefully some at your local bookstore or library.
MiningCo.Com's Guide To Panic-Anxiety - An excellent jump station to tons of info, resources, and links, including support chats, penpal listings, crisis and suicide help, support message boards, bookstore, newsletters, and more.
MediConsult.Com, Stress and Anxiety - Mediconsult.Com ... "The Medical Web Destination Patients Use Most" is the introduction to this site. Here you will find diverse information about anxiety and stress ... drug info, support groups, success stories, books, and educational material.
Mediconsult.Com, Depression - Same sort of thing as the link above about stress and anxiety, providing the same type of information, except this link leads you to Mediconsult.Com's info for depression.
Web MD - Web MD, your doctor's office on the web. This site has a health and medical library, bookshelf, message boards, chatrooms, and info for health topics from A to Z, including depression, manic depression, and anxiety disorders.
Psychological Self-Help - With this link, you will find "Psychological Self-Help", a book by Clayton E. Tucker-Ladd, and the whole book is online! It is a very thorough and useful book, that talks about stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, and other topics, and has a great section on self-help methods to learn and employ to help you cope with anxiety, depression, etc. A good reference for changing negative thoughts and behaviors, ... putting the power and control in your hands.
Tapir - This is one awesome site ... the very first one I came across when I first started surfing the net for information on panic and anxiety. 'Tapir' stands for 'the anxiety/panic internet resource', and a great resource it is. Here, you will find tons of articles on all sorts of treatment choices, medications, self-help techniques, images/bulletin boards (with the most compassionate bunch of people I've ever met online!), a chat, a book list, mailing lists, a searchable database, and a penpal list for anxious people. Their info for breathing, coping tips, and herbs are great.
Relaxation Techniques - Here you will find "Relaxation Techniques For Relief of Anxiety And Stress", and excerpt from the book "The Menopause Self-Help Book" by Susan Lark, M.D. Okay, this is from a menopause book!, *but* the relaxation techniques Dr. Lark discusses can be used for any ailment that brings with it symptoms of anxiety, panic, and depression. She discusses numerous techniques in good detail, many techniques that I would recommend myself and that you would find recommended in other anxiety websites. I wanted to include this link because Dr. Lark's description and instruction of the techniques is excellent.
Medicinal Herbs Online - This is a super link to go to, if you would like to take a "natural" route to recovery from panic, anxiety, and depression (or any other emotional or physical ailment). This site has both an extensive alphabetical "dis-ease" guide and herb guide, allowing you to find the information you want without sifting through page upon page of information.
The Hypericum Home Page - Hypericum, also known as "St. John's Wort", is a herb that has been said to be useful in alleviating mild to moderate depression. If you have depression and don't want to use prescription medication, read what this site has to say, to see if SJW might be a choice for you - lots of good information here to help you decide.
The Soul/Body Connection - Perhaps spirituality plays a big part in your life. If so, you might want to take a look at "Spirituality & Health: The Soul/Body Connection". This is a magazine that is online, that works to bridge the gap between science/health and spirituality. It appears to be a relatively new site so info load here isn't very extensive (yet), but worth a look just the same.
DSM-IV "Lite" - Recall how I discussed identifying panic, anxiety, and depression with DSM-IV references. Well, I have found a link to the 'Georgia Mental Health Sourcebook Online: DSM-IV Lite', which provides descriptions of anxiety and mood disorders in a clear language without too much psycho-lingo.
Internet Mental Health Site - This is a great and large site, that provides information for a wide range of emotional and mental disorders and difficulties. For each disorder, information is given for diagnosis, treatments, and research. This site has a great reference to learn about a lot of different prescription meds used for panic, anxiety, depression, and other disorders.
MH Net Anxiety -- MH Net Depression - Here are two links, identical in structure, but one for anxiety and one for depression, provided by Mental Health Net. With each, you will find a description of symptoms, discussion of treatment, and better yet!, further links for each of anxiety and depression, a list of organizations regarding each, and a list of online support groups for each - great info.
Depression Chat - A depression support chat from the MiningCo.Com's Depression Guide, the chat is hosted 7 days a week (meaning someone is always there to talk with you), and requires a java-enabled browser for chat access. More chats at the bottom portion of this links list.
Depression Support and Chat On The Web - An unmoderated chat for depression, your browser needs to be equipped for ActiveX for you to be able to use this chat resource.
Usenet Support Groups - Support in the form of newsgroups for depression, manic depression, seasonal depression, dissociation, panic, anxiety, and more - great webpage.
Mental Health Net - Online Support For Depression - Lots of resources here to meet up with other people and find support and help, in the form of bulletin boards, message boards, forums, chat, IRC, and more info and resources.
Harbor Of Refuge - Bipolar/Manic Depression Support - Looks like a great a caring compassionate site to find info and support ... has self-care information, chat, and a newsletter among other things.
Anxiety-Panic.Com - Extensive hub of information and resources on anxiety, depression, and panic disorders from the Panic Disorder Institute. Includes search engine.
Panic Anxiety Education Services - Resource about anxiety disorders which features Q&As, articles, newsletter, research, management programs, humor, stories, and treatment options.
Anxiety & Panic Attack Resources - Information about agoraphobia, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, and phobias. Sites are reviewed and given a rating by the Mental Health Net.
Dictionary of Anxiety and Panic - Peruse helpful resource for looking up the definitions of anxiety and panic disorders, plus medications and acronyms. Includes Spanish edition.
APA - Panic Disorder - Presented by the American Association of Psychiatrists. Find advice on symptoms, treatment, avoidance of attacks.
Panic Disorder - Read both the American and European definitions for panic disorder, plus find related articles and booklets that can help in treatment.
Amusing Panics - Amusing collection of first person accounts related to the episodes of panic and anxiety.
Anxiety & Panic Penpals - Excellent pen pal list containing hundreds of names with ages, email addresses, and brief bios of panic and anxiety disorder sufferers.
Anxiety - National Foundation - Educational organization which provides info on anxiety disorders. Includes treatment recommendations, reading, and doctor lists.
Anxiety Discussion Group - - View daily posts from discussion group on anxiety and panic disorders hosted by support-group.com. Includes ability to select posts by date.
Anxiety Disorders - Panicare - Site containing information about anxiety disorders and treatments. With message board and self-help advice.
Anxiety and Panic Booklist - List of recommended books dealing with anxiety and panic disorder from a sufferer of the condition.
Anxiety and Panic Hub - Service describing treatment, diagnosis, and therapy options. Read articles about panic attacks and anxiety disorders, or join the chat room.
Anxiety-Panic.Com - Guide to anxiety disorders provides links to organizations, clinics, therapists, mail lists, journals, support groups and commercial sites.
Anxiety/Panic - News - NPAD News Informative reports from the National Panic/Anxiety Disorder News. Includes reviews of medications in trial.
Anxiety/Panic Message Board - Lively message board where visitors can read and post messages about panic and anxiety from sufferers and non-sufferers. Helpful support system.
Arthur & Panic Disorder - Amazing personal story, with related links, of the founder of anxiety-panic.com, and his difficult road to diagnose and cope with panic disorder.
Eileen's Panic Page - Mother in Newfoundland, Canada offers insight and advice to people suffering from panic attacks and agoraphobia. Also includes message board.
Hatch Creek Publishing - Visit the Hatchery chat room for support with a Christian focus for sufferers of panic disorder. Order self-help manuals, and find friends.
Lifeline - Browse this publication written for and published by victims of panic attacks. Features highlights from current issue and subscription details.
Medical Alert - Overview and ordering page of a book written by the web designer, and a panic attack sufferer, on how to confront the disorder without drugs.
Panic Attacks Questionnaire - Take part in on-going research on panic attacks by filling out this questionnaire from University of Westminster in the United Kingdom.
Panic Disorder Treatment - Self-help guide from Dr. Bert Anderson about treating panic disorder through meditation and breathing exercises.
Panic Disorder Webring - Surf in to a ring of web resources for and by Christians suffering from and battling against panic disorder. Offers links to helpful resources.
Panic Disorders Institute - Center for outpatient treatment of anxiety disorders. Includes a good general disease description and a bulletin board listing research updates.
Panic-Attack Self Help - Gives practical advice on how to control hyperventilation, while acknowledging that medication is sometimes necessary.
Panic/Anxiety Recovery Program - Overview of program designed by social workers. Program comprises a series of self-help books and tapes, and is best for those with mild symptoms.
Questionnaire Results - View the results of a research study by the University of Westminster on panic attacks. Results were tallied from online respondents.
Questions About Panic Disorder - Extensive question and answer resource on panic attacks from the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC.
Social Phobia Resource - British site hosted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Covers general and specific phobias and includes advice about panic attacks.
Treat Your Own Panic Disorder - Qualified psychologist discusses breathing control, relaxation, and the causes and symptoms of panic disorders.
Welcome to Panicare - Anxiety disorder site containing information about anxiety disorders and treatments. With message board and self-help advice.
Panic Disorders in Children - Highlights the symptoms, diagnosis, and potential treatments for panic disorder among children and adolescents.
alt.support.anxiety-panic - Support and discussion newsgroup for people with anxiety, panic and related disorders. Includes treatment and research updates.
My Live Journal - This isn't a "journal" per se, but more of a page of support and inspiration for my online friends. I have other links, resources, and whatnot listed on this page.
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