Allow Yourself to Grieve
Grieving is part of depression. With depression come loss. Depression may have changed your feelings so that even positive things are seen negatively. You may
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Why? When? Where?
How did you wake up this morning? Feeling sad? Or empty? Or weak? If you struggle with depression, you probably woke up feeling sad, or
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Is It Time For a Med Change?
Wouldn’t living with a mental health challenge be easier if we knew the answer to that question? If you’re starting to have some symptoms or
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Don’t Give Up
When you feel like giving up, don’t give up before the miracle happens. When you feel like your inches from letting go, hold on with
When You Need to Eat the Frog
Recently, I sat in my therapist’s office complaining that I was struggling with so many things. I couldn’t get out of bed in the mornings.
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A Special Interview with Kay Warren from Saddleback Church
On this special edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad interviews Kay Warren from Saddleback Church. Kay and her husband, Pastor Rick Warren,
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Hold On! Spring is Coming
This time of year–the transition from winter to spring–is one of the toughest times of the year for me. Looking back over my work history,
The Importance of a Hobby for Successful Recovery
Early on in Pastor Brad’s recovery his doctor insisted that he find a hobby. He told Brad that it would help his brain heal and
Disconnect from Your Past Before You Move Forward!
Being able to leave your past behind you is key to being able to move forward in recovery. In this edition of Fresh Hope for
