Trauma Matters
Trauma matters. They say that too often, most of us are unaware of the history of trauma in our lives. Whether it’s the type of
Month: February 2017
The Difference Between What We Can and Cannot Change
Wisdom for Living Well: Knowing the Difference Between What We Can Change and What We Can’t Change This line from the Serenity Prayer has been a key
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Inspiring Bible Verses For When I Am Depressed
Inspiring Bible Verses For When I Am Depressed The immensity and darkness of depression surprised me. It did not arrive full-blown. I handled other episodes.
Satan is a Jerk!
It is so frustrating to me the garbage Satan can put in your head. So many times he says to me, “you haven’t been studying
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12 Keys to Living Well in Spite of Having Bipolar Disorder or Any Other Mental Health Issue
Here are 12 key things that I have done and still do to live well in spite of having bipolar disorder: Developed a wellness plan
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7 Tools for Overcoming Impulse Control Issues
While I have had no major mood swings or episodes in the last 12 years, I have and continue to have to self-monitor my impulse
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7 Keys to Successful Recovery
When others find out that I have experienced no symptoms of bipolar disorder for the past 12 years they usually want to know what want
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Feelings Versus Moods
Knowing the difference between what I am feeling verses my mood has been extremely important for my recovery. Everyone has moods and feelings. Yes, everyone! Even
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Five Keys to Successfully Navigating Change in Spite of Having Bipolar Disorder
As they say, “The only thing that never changes is change.” Life is full of changes. Some changes that we make, others make, or life
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