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Tag Archives: depression
When Mental Illness is Environmental
Self-compassion might come from realizing how our behaviors and emotions are shaped by our environment and our past environments. Continue reading
Posted in happiness, healing, Uncategorized
Tagged anxiety, depression, happiness, housing, mental heath
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A Gratitude Story
Jamison looked over and realized that “every black circle and square on Schou’s family tree represented someone who helped save my life.” Continue reading
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Tagged bipolar, depression, gratitude, Jamison, knowing your value, lithium, mania, psychosis
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Addicted to Sad
If you find yourself doing something even while telling yourself, “I shouldn’t do this,” or asking “Why am I doing this?” or hiding the fact that you are doing it, you are probably addicted to it. Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, emotions, fear, happiness, relationships, sadness
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The Power of Acceptance – as told by Job
If any Bible story speaks to people with chronic illness and other long-term miseries, it’s got to be the Book of Job. Job’s story is about the healing power of acceptance. As presented in Job, the idea of “God” might … Continue reading
Posted in Reasons to Live
Tagged acceptance, bible, chronic illness, depression, Job, religion, submission
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The Power of Pets
Julie walked slowly in to a San Francisco multiple sclerosis support group I led, leaning on her walker. Her first line of introduction was, “I don’t know why I’m here. It’s not like you can help me or anything.”