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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening Holiday Stress Survival Kit You'd think that stores were giving away gifts, the way shoppers flock to malls during the holidays. But for most families, gift buying typifies just one holiday activity that can lead to seasonal stress... Read more Search Related Topics:  holiday depression  stress reduction  stress How Are Stress and Depression Linked? When the body is under stress, the adrenal gland increases secretion of a hormone called cortisol. Short-term, this hormone can help aid in survival, for example by mobilizing energy reserves. Long-term elevation of cortisol, however... Read more Search Related Topics:  stress  cortisol  How Stress Can Make You Sick Ever heard someone say, "He's a real pain in the neck" (or other body part!)? Did you know that stress in your life can quite literally be expressed as pain and illness?... Read more Search Related Topics:  psychosomatic illness  stress  stress reduction 13 Tips for Coping With Stress Learning to cope with stress can be a powerful weapon in your fight against depression. These strategies can help... Read more Search Related Topics:  stress  stress reduction  coping skills Related Searches Depression Diagnosis Depression Anxiety Mental Depression Therapy Depression Causes of Depression Featured Articles True Stories of Depression Suicide and Self-Injury Your Rights Depression Facts FAQs Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression   Follow me on: Advertisement