Month: January 2006

Depression – Antidepressants come to the rescue

Because you don’t have to suffer from depression.  There are a wide variety of antidepressants that a doctor can prescribe if he or she feels that your depression fits the clinical definition and won’t go away on its own.  Many people have benefited greatly from taking antidepressants, and there’s certainly no reason to feel bad or ashamed about taking them.  To beat depression, sometimes medication is the best and most effective method.

Too, most health care providers will usually recommend some pyschotherapy in addition to starting you on an antidepressant.  Talking with a counselor can help you get to the root of your depression and help you beat it more quickly than with medication alone.  The length of time you may need to spend in therapy will vary according to what’s causing your depression and how long you’ve been depressed.  Generally, the longer you’ve suffered from depression, the harder it is to beat.  So see your health care provider as soon as you suspect your depression is not a simple case of the blues.  This will help ensure you get the best and most effective treatment possible to beat depression–and not get beaten by it.

Etiquette for Golf courses

Wearing proper golf apparel is but one rule of etiquette on the links, but it is one of the most important ones for most golf courses. Most clubs and courses, even public ones, require that its golfers follow a dress code. The most popular rule, and probably the one you ve most frequently come across, is the collared shirt. Many courses also require long pants – not jeans of course – and golf shoes.

When it comes to actually hitting the links, the primary rule of etiquette is to show up on schedule for your tee time. Don t arrive five minutes beforehand and plan to still hit the driving range. Be considerate to others. Include space in your ETA to not only practice and warm up, but also to park your car, buy balls, change, and pick up a cart.

Another common courteous is that cell phones are not a proper part of golf apparel. Cell phones should be left in your car or locker. If you do bring one on the course for emergencies, keep it turned off and in your bag.