Seven Roadblocks to Moving Forward
Are you in denial? Do you run from problems? Are you struggling to get over past failures? On today’s episode of Fresh Hope for Mental
Month: January 2019
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 childhood trauma that came about due to verbal abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect or trauma that has taken place in our adult lives; unresolved trauma has the power to […]
My Journey Through Depression by Jamie Meyer
I have learned so much since my diagnosis nearly 10 years ago. I no longer depend on therapy and medication alone to stay well. Being in Fresh Hope has taught me how to choose healthy thoughts and behaviors that will improve my mental, physical, and emotional health. The meetings provide a safe place where I’m understood and can learn from the experiences of others.
Fresh Hope for Mental Health
How to Empower Yourself in Living Well in Spite of Your Mental Health Diagnosis
Anyone facing a serious mental health diagnosis will be greatly encouraged in hearing Thomas’ journey to living well in spite of a mental health diagnosis. You don’t want to miss this interview!
Fresh Hope for Mental Health
Stressed-Out Young People Need to Hear Your Stories
A few years ago, a study revealed the youngest generations of adults in America are also the most stressed. In one sense, this is no big surprise, given the economic and social factors influencing quality of life and near-future prospects for Millennials—adults ages 13 to 35—and for Gen Xers, whose scores are virtually tied with those of their younger counterparts.
Fresh Hope for Mental Health
Waiting Patiently by Sandy Turney
“I constantly seek to find something I can control. And therein lies the issue, I’m trying to control things and not be patient. During this particular time, I found one of my study books which gave verses for particular areas in our lives. I looked through it and asked God to show me what He wanted me to do. I read for awhile and came across Psalms 37:7 “Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.”
How to Not Take Things Personally
On this episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad Hoefs shares seven insights he’s come across while working on himself on how to
Bipolar
Leave “Flat-Lined” Emotions Behind & Overcome The Fear Of ‘Feeling’
“I missed the ups, downs, intensity, the fast and slow beats yet, I was scared to death to feel anything of an up or down, sad or happy feeling. I feared that feeling nothing would be the permanent “music of my life”.”
Depression
How to Manage Shame When You are Depressed
Shame is not unusual when you have bipolar. Psychologists define six primary emotions: anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise.
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