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How to Manage Shame When You are Depressed
As a pastor when I talk about my bipolar I feel shame. Yes, I know I shouldn’t. Bipolar is a disease. Stuff happens and bipolar
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My Journey with Bipolar Two
I had my first major depressive episode in 1971. That year as I began college and working I became haunted by depression and anger. Thoughts
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Stresses And Depression Relapse
What triggers a relapse? Every one is different. For me, a lack of deep sleep will trigger and almost immediate reaction. If I’m feeling ungrateful
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Strengths That Are Part Of Being Bipolar
“Being bipolar has strengths,” is a quote from an article I recently read. At first I first thought the writer knew nothing about bipolar, especially
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What Does Resiliency Look Like When You Are Depressed?
“Be Bop” the clown was one of my favorite toys. Give him a “Bop” and down he went and then he came up still smiling.
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Little Steps in Depression Managment
There are little steps you can take along the journey of wellness. The major building blocks of recovery are medicine, sleep schedules and therapy. But
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Finding Hope In The Darkness of Depression
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”— Desmond Tutu Hope helps in the healing of depression. But
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Advice From A King In Managing Depression
You are not alone in your struggle with depression. Even David, the shepherd boy who became the great king of Israel, struggled with depression. In
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Storms: A Walk Through Depression
Each one of us who are challenged with mental illness have our own struggles and ways to get through them. Below is an excerpt of
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