Tag: depression
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20 Mental Health Gifts Under $20
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Here’s a list of some great gift ideas for you or a loved one who struggles with anxiety, depression, or just wants to handle their feelings in general! And don’t sweat it if you don’t have the cash to cover a gift – most of these things are FREE or…
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Misconceptions Your Church May Have About Depression
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Why would God want you to take antidepressants? If mental illness is real, it would be in the Bible. You should pray your way out of the depression and anxiety. Don’t rely on medication. God is testing you. You must have faith. Suffering is part of being a Christian. There…
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How Church Keeps Me Sane
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Sundays are Special When I recognized that Sundays were the days we attended church, I also keyed into the weather and found the sun had a way of shining brighter on those days. So it seemed. Maybe it was that it was the Lord’s day, and on those days I…
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Not Crazy, Creative
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In last month’s post, I briefly compiled a list of 9 self-care activities in 3 parts, here, here and here, that keep me from going back into a bipolar episode. In this post I’m digging deeper into the activity of creativity. The definition of crazy, as you probably already know:…
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How Exercise Keeps Me Sane
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It may seem boring to those who don’t run, but every morning I rise to the challenge of a run, it keeps my moods in check and my brain stimulated.
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My Favorite Self-Care Activities: Part 3 of 3
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Here are the last few self-care activities that benefit me and help keep me from sliding back into another bipolar episode. In case you missed the last 2 posts: Here’s Part One. Here’s Part Two. You’re welcome. ? Staying connected to church. There are many attractive benefits to being a…
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Talk Bipolar To Me – Part 2: A Series For Engaging Those With Mental Illness
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What Goes Up Must Come Down If you’re familiar with bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder for that matter, being down in clinical depression has a deceptive effect on its subjects. With an imbalance of the brain’s chemistry, clinical depression is a state of mind where feelings seem to trump…
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You Might Need To Be Admitted If…
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If I were your friend, which I hope you entrust me to be at least a virtual acquaintance by means of blogging, I would point out some very serious symptoms that if I were you would consider checking into the psych ward or nearest behavioral hospital for. You may know…
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13 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Give Up Hope
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That seemingly elusive word “hope” conjures mixed feelings in me. I feel like sometimes I had none, while most of the time I wish I had more. And to refute all the messages coming at someone who thinks they would be better off giving up on life, let me give…
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Why Suicide Really Is Selfish
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When I was battling clinical bipolar depression at 16, I was very close to the edge of attempting suicide. How I Know My Desire to Kill Myself Was Selfish When it’s touted that suicide or suicidal thinking is a symptom of mental illness, you can quickly come to the conclusion…