Bipolaridad
Questions to Ask Yourself When Emotionally Stuck
By: Brad Hoefs Now and then you and I will hit a “speed bump” in life. I define a “speed bump” as those times in
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Bipolaridad
7 Tools for Overcoming Bipolar Impulsivity
By: Brad Hoefs While I have had no major mood swings or episodes in the last 12 years, I have and continue to have to
Knowing the Difference Between Feelings and Mood
It’s not that we should not have moods or feelings, but for those of us with bipolar disorder or depression (anxiety too) it is because of our brain malfunctioning that without recovery our moods can swing too drastically or get stuck and interrupt our daily living.
Bipolaridad
What’s New With Bipolar Research?
It is a mixture of mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and anti-psychotics. It took several years of trial and experimentation to find the drugs that worked together to establish a treatment regimen.
When Living Well is in Jeopardy
So, I do this every day. If my ability to live well in spite of having bipolar disorder feels at jeopardy and I feel as though I’m not doing emotionally well (stable), I ask myself the following questions which help me answer why I’m not doing well.
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The Long First Step: Asking for Help by Pastor Rick Qualls
It is a paradox that strength comes when we are ready to admit that we are unable to do save things alone. It does not make us weak it makes us smart.
Depresión
Facing Real Together by Lindsay Hausch
There is a sacred space we enter with another person when we can let them feel what they are feeling without avoidance, advice, judgement, or tense discomfort. Simply to tell them, “I’m here and I love you.”
Depresión
Becoming Your Own Advocate by Jamie Meyer
After receiving that diagnosis l faithfully took my medication and eventually began seeing a therapist at my doctor’s request. Although I started feeling better after a few months, I still relied on both of them to decide what was best for me. After all, they were the experts and my part was to follow their instructions if I wanted to get well, right?
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15 Cognitive Distortions
The topic of cognitive distortions is for everyone. Pastor Brad identifies 15 common cogitative distortions. These distortions are widespread. These distortions are not necessarily connected to mental illness or mental disorders, but certainly, these distortions can easily exasperate a mental illness or mental disorder.
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