Bipolar Disorder
Finding Maturity in Medications
I could talk about my medications for days. It was one of the first slaps in the face that accompanied my diagnosis, and it was
Tag: Recovery
Depression
Noelia’s Story Can’t Be the End — It Has to Be the Beginning
When I first heard about Noelia, I thought about reaching out to her. I don’t know exactly what I would have said. Maybe I would
Fresh Hope Stories
Small Changes, Big Results
After my wife received her mental health diagnosis, things got worse before they got better. Doctor visits were a bit of an issue for us,
Hope and Encouragement
Finding Hope as A Loved One
I’ve been asked to write some blogs for Fresh Hope for Mental Health. For anyone who doesn’t know, Fresh Hope for Mental Health offers peer-led
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
5 Insights on Forgiving Yourself
Wallowing in what happened will get you nowhere. Allow those few times a day to do this and then get on with your day. Don’t sit around letting your mind “wander around” on its own. Take charge. As you do this, it will get easier.
A Key to Thriving in Spite of Your Difficult Circumstances
Over the last 30 years, I’ve spent untold hours doing pastoral counseling with what seems to be a “gazillion” or more individuals, couples and families.
7 Things to Do When Despair is Creeping In
Hopelessness is an enemy that I must hold at bay, avoiding it at all costs. It comes about quickly if I fail to see a future and a plan for my life. Hopelessness quickly gives way to despair and then the despair gives way to depression. And suddenly I can find myself in a deep dark bit that overwhelms into emotional pain, isolation, and no will to get up and live.
