Bipolar Disorder
Spreading My Wings
I was born with a profound case of bipolar disorder. My symptoms began when I was only six years old. My mom reminds me often
Tag: Depression
Mental Health and Faith
About Medication
Pastor Brad Hoefs, founder of Fresh Hope, talks in his book, Fresh Hope for Mental Health, about the importance of medication, and taking it as prescribed by your physician (medication is addressed in Chapter 5, pg. 120, of the book). I recently experienced a change in my medication, with the knowledge and oversight of my physician, but still experienced difficulty. I want to share that story: I feel like if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone!
I alluded to it last month, when I talked about the tears that came unbidden, as I laid down on the massage table. Tears that seemingly came out of nowhere! In looking back at that situation, I can see now that they were an indicator of my turn towards a depressive episode, though at the time, I missed all the signs.
The New Year: A Time to Review and Celebrate When You Have a Mental Health Diagnosis
The New Year: A Time to Review and Celebrate When You Have a Mental Health Diagnosis By Rick Qualls “As the old year retires and
Hope and Encouragement
Hope For Climbing The Bipolar Mountain
Bipolar is like a mountain when don’t have energy for climbing. Memories of special times are blocked. When family talks about previous trips and events
Hope and Encouragement
A Checklist for Depression Managment
“What’s going on?”, my friend asked. “How can I help? Confidently I said, “Why nothing. You know I was depressed but I’m good now. The
Hope and Encouragement
Using Your Personality Strengths To Help Manage Your Bipolar
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” Romans 12:6 We are all born with natural inclinations toward certain personality
If I Had Known…
If I had known… one day there would be medicine to treat my depression. As a young adult I experienced severe depression. At that time
Hope and Encouragement
Depression: Hide And Seek
I serve a small congregation as they search for a pastor. The other Sunday as I was greeting folks before church, two people made the
Hope and Encouragement
Ways To Find Motivation When You Are Depressed
It is hard for me to start writing today. My mood is blue and depression is making me feel listless. One of the major effects
