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Bi-Polar? Life Hacks For The Holidays
As a child every Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday I would become sick. Don’t misunderstand. Mine was a “Leave It To Beaver” childhood. It was an idyllic 1950’s
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Do It Again
This is a wonderful song by Elevation Worship. When anxiety or depression sticks it ugly head out, I cling to this song. It reminds me
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What Do People Say When You Are Depressed?
People say all kinds of things when they discover you are suffering from depression. Here are some unhelpful things you might here. “There is always
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I’m Still Standing
So many times with depression we feel knocked down and defeated. We get so tired and all we want to do is just lay down.
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How Do You Manage Anxiety When You Are Depressed?
Before I was treated for bipolar depression I also developed an anxiety disorder. For example, I found it difficult to eat in public. When we
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Permission
Doesn’t that seem like a strange thing to say; give yourself permission? When we were children, we had to ask our parents for permission to
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Freedom From the Thoughts of Shame
The other day I answered the phone and was greeted with, “This is a phone call like you have never heard before. My name is
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Eight Things You Can Do When Someone You Love Is Bipolar
Bipolar disease is difficult to treat. It is complicated and hard to diagnose. It may take three or more years to identify. It can be
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The Long First Step: Asking For Help
You knew something was wrong. Maybe you were self aware. You recognized you weren’t enjoying anything any more. Your energy was at low ebb. You
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