Hope and Encouragement
Recognizing Signs of Relapse
Winter is a bummer for me. I dislike the cold, snow, gray shortened days. But most of all I hate sliding into my winter depressive
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Spiritual Resources When We Are Depressed
Winter is a season when my bipolar depression heads downward. As a pastor these spiritual exercises help to offset the damage depression has on my
Hope and Encouragement
Finding Home
Community: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. In high school community is an age
Hope and Encouragement
Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams
We all know people who love making New Year’s resolutions. They launch into a new calendar year with excitement and energy, seeing it as the
Loving Someone Who is Depressed
Loving Someone Who Is Depressed I had a major emotional breakdown several years ago. In my depressive state there was little support I could
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When A Friend Struggles With Their Mental Health
By: Stanley Popovich What do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well the first thing
Christmas Promises When You Are Depressed
One Christmas when our kids were little we sat around the supper table memorizing a verse together. It was “For to us a child is
The Gift of Christmas
Christmas is my most favorite time of the year. There is none other to match the warmth and cheer of this season. A nice cup
Becoming Your Own Advocate
I remember the day I saw a psychiatrist for the first time. When he spoke the words “major depressive disorder,” I felt both relieved and
