Tag: depression
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The Power of Connection
There is a story that is circulating around the Internet that goes something like this: A soldier finds himself caught in a deep hole. Try as he might, he cannot climb out. He scrambles and frantically grabs at everything around him, to no avail. “HELP!” he cries. Along comes his sergeant. The sergeant asks what…
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Depression and Anxiety Lie
For the longest time after encountering trauma, I lived a reactionary life to the lies rumbling around in my head. I had been told nasty things about who I am as a person, called despicable names, degraded, humiliated, and treated sub-human. I lived in fear and I had low self-esteem due to the rampaging tornado…
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Creating a Positive Life – Part IV
I sincerely hope you are able to cultivate the life you desire to lead, one that it is meaningful and brings you joy.
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Creating a Positive Life – Part II
I remember sitting all alone in the little, military chapel in Germany and, as I looked at the front of the room, I asked God, “What do you want from me?” I was feeling guilty, as if I was to blame for being sexually assaulted. I was taking all of the responsibility for a choice…
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Separation of Church and the State…of Mental Health
What I am about to say needs to be addressed, but is going to ruffle feathers: When it comes to my health and medical issues, I refuse to allow religious people to talk their way into my doctor’s office. As smart as they think they are, as ordained by God as they believe themselves to…
Wisdom from the Trenches 