Martin Luther: Greatness in the Face of Depression
Martin Luther lived with depressive episodes through most of his adult life, and some even argue that he likely had bipolar disorder. He also changed the world.
I Just Wish I Was Normal
It’s fascinating how often we think about our disorder as something that we caused. The idea of “normal” is probably one of the most toxic stigmas out there.When we stop and think about it, we know it doesn’t exist. In reality, we all deal with something, whether it’s a mental illness or a serious health issue.
Prescriptions and Their Purpose
Prescriptions. Scrips. Meds. Pills. Whatever you call them, medicine plays a real role in helping us get to a place of emotional stability. While they aren’t a magic bullet erasing all the symptoms of our mental illness, we should never underestimate the benefits we can derive from taking a medication.
The White Pill: My Journey to Bipolar Disorder
“Before we can determine what else is going on, we need to address your depression.” The blood drained out of my face. Depression? Of all the outcomes I expected from this appointment, a diagnosis of “depression” wasn’t even on the list. It’s just not how I thought of myself. Maybe at other times of my life, but not now.”
It’s a Disorder, Not a Decision
It can be easy to look at depression, anxiety, and mood disorders as decisions. What happens when a medical issue determines our moods?
Gut Health and Our Mental Health
When we think of improving our mental health symptoms, our natural first reaction is medication. Gut health plays a key role in our mental health, too!
Future Care Minimizes Your Tougher Cycles
We all have down cycles, so why don’t we plan for them? Future care is about simple steps we can take when we are well to make our next down cycle easier.
Your Past Does Not Define Your Future
Too often, we look at our history and think it tells us that there is no path forward for us. That’s not true. Your past does not define your future.
Dear Friends, This Is How to Support Me in a Depression
In a recent depression, my friends found ways to give me amazing depression support. Here are simple things they did for me, and a few they didn’t.
My Best Depression Ever
I’m still surprised at how dramatically the work I’ve done would change my depression experiences. I never expected to say: This is my best depression ever.
Depression Treatment: Beyond Medication
Depression treatment involves a multi-pronged approach with common categories including antidepressant medications, therapy, education, and self-care.
Causes of Depression: What Are Your Risk Points?
Understanding the causes of depression and which factors exist in our lives puts us in a position to manage what we have going on.
How Much Can Your Two Hands Hold?
I taught my daughter how to ride her bike. She taught me some key wisdom: Our two hands only hold aren’t limitless. How much are you holding?
There Are Many Types of Depression
When we think of depression, we often think of it in generic terms. The reality is that depression is multi-faceted, and there are many types of depression.
The Depression Cycle Is Complex
Most of us think of depression as a simple experience, but what I learned in my class is the Depression Cycle is more complicated than that.
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