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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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Positive Friends Impact Depression’s Effect
Depression lies. It convinces you, ‘“My friends don’t want to be around me.” “I’ll just bring everyone else down.” “I am not worthy of having
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How To Help A Depressed Loved One
Depression is like quick-sand. Your loved one may be stuck. Stuck with a lack of energy, stuck in loneliness, stuck in isolation, stuck unable to
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Is Self-Care Selfish? Is It Wrong?
Self-care begins with self-respect.You have been deeply loved by God. You are one of His masterpieces. Self-care flows from God’s love. “Love your neighbor as
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