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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
Shaloks Sheikh Farid
Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="Archived_Member16" data-source="post: 59993" data-attributes="member: 884"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #ff0000">SOURCE:</span> <a href="http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/mentalhealth/depression/046.html" target="_blank">Depression: You Don't Have to Feel This Way -- familydoctor.org</a></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">You Don't Have to Feel This Way -- familydoctor.org</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Depression: You Don't Have to Feel This Way </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>What is depression?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>When doctors talk about depression, they mean the medical illness called major depression. Someone with major depression has symptoms like those listed in the box below nearly every day, all day, for 2 weeks or longer.</p><p> </p><p>If you're depressed, you may also have headaches, other aches and pains, digestive problems and problems with sex. An older person with depression may feel confused or have trouble understanding simple requests.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-top.Par.0001.Image.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><strong>Symptoms of depression</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feeling sad or empty</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Crying easily or crying for no reason</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feeling slowed down or feeling restless and unable to sit still</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feeling worthless or guilty</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Weight gain or loss</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Thoughts about death or suicide</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trouble thinking, recalling things or focusing on what you're doing</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trouble making everyday decisions</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Problems sleeping, especially in the early morning, or wanting to sleep all of the time</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feeling tired all of the time</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feeling numb emotionally, perhaps even to the point of not being able to cry</li> </ul><p><img src="http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-bottom.Par.0001.Image.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What causes depression?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Depression seems to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for the cells to communicate with one another. Depression also seems to be genetic (to run in families).</p><p> </p><p>Depression can be linked to events in your life, such as the death of someone you love, a divorce or job loss. Taking certain medicines, abusing drugs or alcohol, or having other illnesses can also lead to depression. Depression <em>isn't </em>caused by personal weakness, laziness or lack of willpower. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How is depression diagnosed?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're having symptoms of depression, be sure to tell your doctor so you can get help. Don't expect your doctor to be able to guess that you're depressed just by looking at you. The sooner you seek treatment, the sooner the depression will lift.</p><p> </p><p>Once you tell your doctor how you're feeling, he or she may ask you some questions about your symptoms, about your health and about your family history of health problems. Your doctor may also give you a physical exam and do some tests. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How is depression treated?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Depression can be treated with medicines, or a special type of counseling called psychotherapy, or with both. </p><p> </p><p><strong>What about medicines?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Many medicines can be used to treat depression. These medicines are called antidepressants. They correct the chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression.</p><p> </p><p>Antidepressants work differently for different people. They also have different side effects. So, even if one medicine bothers you or doesn't work for you, another may help. You may notice improvement as soon as 1 week after you start taking the medicine. But you probably won't see the full effects for about 6 to 8 weeks. You may have side effects at first but they tend to lessen after a couple of weeks.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How long will I need medicine?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>How long you'll need to take the medicine depends on your depression. Your doctor may want you to take medicine for 4 to 6 months or longer. You need to take the medicine long enough to reduce the chance that the depression will come back. Talk with your doctor about any questions you have about your medicine</p><p> </p><p><strong>What is psychotherapy?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In psychotherapy, you talk with your family doctor, a psychiatrist or a therapist about things that are going on in your life. The focus may be on your thoughts and beliefs or on your relationships. Or the focus may be on your behavior, how it's affecting you and what you can do differently. Psychotherapy often lasts for a limited time, such as 8 to 20 visits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Will I need to go to the hospital?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Depression can usually be treated through visits to your doctor. Treatment in the hospital may be needed if you have other medical conditions that could affect your treatment or if you're at high risk of suicide. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How long will the depression last?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This depends on how soon you get help. Left untreated, depression can last for weeks, months or even years. The main risk in not getting treatment is suicide. Treatment can help depression lift in 6 to 8 weeks, or less. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-top.Par.0001.Image.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><strong>Getting through depression</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pace yourself. Don't expect to do everything you normally can. Set a realistic schedule.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Don't believe all of your negative thinking, such as blaming yourself or expecting to fail. This thinking is part of depression. These thoughts will go away as your depression lifts.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Get involved in activities that make you feel good or feel like you've achieved something.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Avoid making big life decisions when you're depressed. If you must make a big decision, ask someone you trust to help you.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Avoid drugs and alcohol. Both make depression worse. Both can cause dangerous side effects with your antidepressants.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Physical activity seems to cause a chemical reaction in the body that may improve your mood. Exercising 4 to 6 times a week for at least 30 minutes each time is a good goal. But even less activity can be helpful.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Try not to get discouraged. It will take time for your depression to lift fully.</li> </ul><p><img src="http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-bottom.Par.0001.Image.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Suicide</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>People with depression sometimes think about suicide. This thinking is part of the depression. If you have thoughts about hurting yourself, tell your doctor, friends or family, or call your local suicide hot line, such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.</p><p> </p><p>Get help right away. The good news is that there are people who can help you, and depression can be treated.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-top.Par.0001.Image.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><strong>Reasons to get help for depression</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Early treatment helps keep depression from getting worse or lasting a long time.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Thoughts of suicide are common in people with depression. The risk of suicide is higher if you don't get treatment for your depression. When depression is successfully treated, the thoughts of suicide will go away.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Treatment can help you return to your "normal" self, enjoying life.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Treatment can help prevent depression from coming back.</li> </ul><p><img src="http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-bottom.Par.0001.Image.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>====================================================================================</p><p><strong><span style="color: red">In light of the above, I highly recommend and urge both of you to seek professional help - please consult your family physican.</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000"><u>Additionly </u>remember Sikh Way = SEVA + SIMRAN + SANGAT !</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000">Harbhajan S. Sangha</span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_Member16, post: 59993, member: 884"] [B][SIZE=2][COLOR=#ff0000]SOURCE:[/COLOR] [url=http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/mentalhealth/depression/046.html]Depression: You Don't Have to Feel This Way -- familydoctor.org[/url][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2]You Don't Have to Feel This Way -- familydoctor.org[/SIZE][/B] [B]Depression: You Don't Have to Feel This Way [/B] [B]What is depression?[/B] When doctors talk about depression, they mean the medical illness called major depression. Someone with major depression has symptoms like those listed in the box below nearly every day, all day, for 2 weeks or longer. If you're depressed, you may also have headaches, other aches and pains, digestive problems and problems with sex. An older person with depression may feel confused or have trouble understanding simple requests. [IMG]http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-top.Par.0001.Image.gif[/IMG] [B]Symptoms of depression[/B] [LIST] [*]No interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy [*]Feeling sad or empty [*]Crying easily or crying for no reason [*]Feeling slowed down or feeling restless and unable to sit still [*]Feeling worthless or guilty [*]Weight gain or loss [*]Thoughts about death or suicide [*]Trouble thinking, recalling things or focusing on what you're doing [*]Trouble making everyday decisions [*]Problems sleeping, especially in the early morning, or wanting to sleep all of the time [*]Feeling tired all of the time [*]Feeling numb emotionally, perhaps even to the point of not being able to cry[/LIST][IMG]http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-bottom.Par.0001.Image.gif[/IMG] [B]What causes depression?[/B] Depression seems to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for the cells to communicate with one another. Depression also seems to be genetic (to run in families). Depression can be linked to events in your life, such as the death of someone you love, a divorce or job loss. Taking certain medicines, abusing drugs or alcohol, or having other illnesses can also lead to depression. Depression [I]isn't [/I]caused by personal weakness, laziness or lack of willpower. [B]How is depression diagnosed?[/B] If you're having symptoms of depression, be sure to tell your doctor so you can get help. Don't expect your doctor to be able to guess that you're depressed just by looking at you. The sooner you seek treatment, the sooner the depression will lift. Once you tell your doctor how you're feeling, he or she may ask you some questions about your symptoms, about your health and about your family history of health problems. Your doctor may also give you a physical exam and do some tests. [B]How is depression treated?[/B] Depression can be treated with medicines, or a special type of counseling called psychotherapy, or with both. [B]What about medicines?[/B] Many medicines can be used to treat depression. These medicines are called antidepressants. They correct the chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression. Antidepressants work differently for different people. They also have different side effects. So, even if one medicine bothers you or doesn't work for you, another may help. You may notice improvement as soon as 1 week after you start taking the medicine. But you probably won't see the full effects for about 6 to 8 weeks. You may have side effects at first but they tend to lessen after a couple of weeks. [B]How long will I need medicine?[/B] How long you'll need to take the medicine depends on your depression. Your doctor may want you to take medicine for 4 to 6 months or longer. You need to take the medicine long enough to reduce the chance that the depression will come back. Talk with your doctor about any questions you have about your medicine [B]What is psychotherapy?[/B] In psychotherapy, you talk with your family doctor, a psychiatrist or a therapist about things that are going on in your life. The focus may be on your thoughts and beliefs or on your relationships. Or the focus may be on your behavior, how it's affecting you and what you can do differently. Psychotherapy often lasts for a limited time, such as 8 to 20 visits. [B]Will I need to go to the hospital?[/B] Depression can usually be treated through visits to your doctor. Treatment in the hospital may be needed if you have other medical conditions that could affect your treatment or if you're at high risk of suicide. [B]How long will the depression last?[/B] This depends on how soon you get help. Left untreated, depression can last for weeks, months or even years. The main risk in not getting treatment is suicide. Treatment can help depression lift in 6 to 8 weeks, or less. [IMG]http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-top.Par.0001.Image.gif[/IMG] [B]Getting through depression[/B] [LIST] [*]Pace yourself. Don't expect to do everything you normally can. Set a realistic schedule. [*]Don't believe all of your negative thinking, such as blaming yourself or expecting to fail. This thinking is part of depression. These thoughts will go away as your depression lifts. [*]Get involved in activities that make you feel good or feel like you've achieved something. [*]Avoid making big life decisions when you're depressed. If you must make a big decision, ask someone you trust to help you. [*]Avoid drugs and alcohol. Both make depression worse. Both can cause dangerous side effects with your antidepressants. [*]Physical activity seems to cause a chemical reaction in the body that may improve your mood. Exercising 4 to 6 times a week for at least 30 minutes each time is a good goal. But even less activity can be helpful. [*]Try not to get discouraged. It will take time for your depression to lift fully.[/LIST][IMG]http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-bottom.Par.0001.Image.gif[/IMG] [B]Suicide[/B] People with depression sometimes think about suicide. This thinking is part of the depression. If you have thoughts about hurting yourself, tell your doctor, friends or family, or call your local suicide hot line, such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Get help right away. The good news is that there are people who can help you, and depression can be treated. [IMG]http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-top.Par.0001.Image.gif[/IMG] [B]Reasons to get help for depression[/B] [LIST] [*]Early treatment helps keep depression from getting worse or lasting a long time. [*]Thoughts of suicide are common in people with depression. The risk of suicide is higher if you don't get treatment for your depression. When depression is successfully treated, the thoughts of suicide will go away. [*]Treatment can help you return to your "normal" self, enjoying life. [*]Treatment can help prevent depression from coming back.[/LIST][IMG]http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/global/shade-box/wide-bottom.Par.0001.Image.gif[/IMG] ==================================================================================== [B][COLOR=red]In light of the above, I highly recommend and urge both of you to seek professional help - please consult your family physican.[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#ff0000][U]Additionly [/U]remember Sikh Way = SEVA + SIMRAN + SANGAT ![/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#ff0000]Harbhajan S. Sangha[/COLOR][/B] [/QUOTE]
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