Daily Archives: October 2, 2016

Warning Signs of Mental Illness

Major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder rarely appear “out of the blue.” Most often family, friends, teachers or individuals themselves begin to recognize small changes or a feeling that “something is not quite right” about their thinking, … Continue reading

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The Truth About Antidepressants

There are many misperceptions about mental illness and its treatment that contribute to stigma. People may incorrectly assume that the feelings that accompany anxiety anddepressive disorders can be willed away with the right amount of discipline, or that seeking help … Continue reading

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5 Signs Your Depression Treatment Isn’t Working

Finding the best treatment plan for depression can take some trial and error. Here’s how to tell if your current treatment isn’t working and what to do about it. When it comes to major depression, there’s no one treatment that … Continue reading

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Should You Tell People That You Have Depression?

You don’t have to tell people about your major depression. But you don’t have to keep it to yourself, either. Before you share your diagnosis, consider the following facts. It may come as a relief to know that there’s a … Continue reading

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Music Therapy: Can It Really Reduce The Levels of Anxiety Among Patients?

For a lot of people, music therapy is an effective tool to make them feel better. While such claim has long been a mere opinion, a recent study has turned it into a fact that could help not just the … Continue reading

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Me Depression

like to take cold showers   I like to see How much I have to turn the dial Until my body is as Numb As my mind   People say Depression Is a fog A dark hole A piercing dagger … Continue reading

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Left Behind…..

Here lies the girl I could have been The one who could smile Have fun And blend in She could dance Regret the same things She was by no means the dumbest They said she was smart But she knew … Continue reading

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Make a Mood Music Inventory Spiritual Practice by Donald Altman

The music you listen to on a daily basis, or at various times of your life, can turn you either toward or away from joy. This practice will help you be more aware of how you tune in to music-and … Continue reading

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Track Your Joy Spiritual Practice by Donald Altman

Each day, track the two different forms of joy: •Sharing your joy instead of your pain •Sharing joyousness for the victories of others Write down all the examples of each type of joy that you partake in. Also, remember to … Continue reading

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Bipolar Disorder Insomnia Sleep Diary Entries with Hints and Tips for Better Sleep

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