July 2012
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“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but...”
– Lance Armstrong (via inspirinquotes)
“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does...”
– Maya Angelou (via ongjessica)
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10 Easy Ways to Lift Your Mood
Have you ever been stuck in a low-mood rut, feeling blah, depressed, bored, or lonely?
It happens to everyone.
Sometimes doing something small is enough to break out of the low place, and into a more normal, positive spot.
The key is to do something. Even if you have to force yourself to turn off the TV or get out of bed, small actions can elicit big changes.
Here are 10 easy ways to lift your...
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The UP-side of Bipolar Disorder
Even though the majority of research highlights the negative aspects of bipolar disorder, it is not uncommon to listen to patients who talk warmly about their experiences.
A new study conducted by Lobban, Taylor, Murray & Jones (2012) at the University of Lancaster, UK investigated the positive experiences of people who suffer from bipolar disorder.
The participants reported that they...
Ten Reasons To Smile :) →
inspirinquotes:
1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away — but a smile draws them in.
2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance you mood will change for the...
The goal is to make a life worth living.
COUNSELLING BLOG: Some Interesting Info on the... →
onlinecounsellingcollege:
1. You need oxygen and glucose to exert your will – so it’s harder say ‘no’ when you’re feeling tired.
2. Although most of us are either left brained or right brained, we all switch sides briefly every 90 to 120 minutes.
3. The brain is approximately 75% water.
4. Information…
COUNSELLING BLOG: 7 Tips for Overcoming Low... →
onlinecounsellingcollege:
1. Work on your own opinion of yourself. Refuse to think about insults or critical comments. Choose not to internalize abuse from your past. You win if let go of the hurt and pain and focus on creating a great life for yourself.
2. Continually affirm yourself. Make a list of your…
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Alternative Treatments for Depression
There are a wide range of alternative treatments for depression. Before seeking out a mental health professional or talking to their doctor, a lot of people turn to alternative remedies to try and combat clinical depression. Few people want to take a prescription medication (often because of the cost or side effects) when something else might work just as well.
This article will cover some of the...
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What You Need to Know About Treatment-Resistant...
Depression can be effectively treated with psychotherapy and medication. But it takes time to find the correct medication and dose. Still, for about one million patients with depression, even several trials of medication don’t seem to be enough, and their symptoms linger.
These individuals may have treatment-resistant depression or refractory depression. While there’s some debate over the precise...
It's All In Your Head: What is the difference... →
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Major Depressive Disorder
Symptoms of major depressive disorder include feelings of sadness and emptiness, difficulties getting out of bed, loss of appetite, excessive feelings of guilt, difficulties concentrating, and suicidal thoughts or plans. Major depression is diagnosed when symptoms are present for at least two weeks, have a...
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Recover your life--Self injury help and community →
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Self Injury →
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Self-injury: a quick guide to the basics
Self-injury: a quick guide to the basics
If the whole concept of a disorder in which people deliberately inflict physical harm on themselves confuses you, or if you’ve been doing this for a while and never realized that it’s recognized as a valid psychological problem all by itself, then this page is a good place to start learning about self-injury.
What self-injury is — and...
Post Traumatic Puma!: DSM Criteria for PTSD →
ptsdpuma:
In 2000, the American Psychiatric Association revised the PTSD diagnostic criteria in the fourth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR)(1). The diagnostic criteria (A-F) are specified below.
Diagnostic criteria for PTSD include a history of exposure to a…
teenage Depression →
onlinecounsellingcollege:
Teenage depression can look very different from adult depression. The following symptoms are more common in teenagers:
· Irritable or angry mood – Irritability is often the predominant mood. A depressed teenager may be grumpy, hostile, easily frustrated, or prone to angry outbursts.
· Unexplained aches and pains – Depressed teens frequently complain...
Clinically depressed pug: How to cope with... →
clinicallydepressedpug:
Identify whether or not you have depression and seek help if necessary. If you haven’t already sought help for your depression, it’s vital that you do so and don’t try to go through this alone. There are many common symptoms associated with depression. If you identify with one or more of those…
“But still, I find the need to remind myself of the temporariness of a day, to...”
– Gayle Forman (via approachingthehorizon)
“Perhaps strength doesn’t reside in never having been broken, but in the courage...”
– My mantra today (via mwanzotena)
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“Worrying about the future is pointless, even though we all do it. We cannot...”
– Me
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Learn to live again
It’s like we have to learn to live again
Because we’ve been dead for so long
Change everything from what we were then
Come back to life elucidated and strong
Let the blood flow free
Let our hearts begin to feel
Clear our mind of it’s debris
Watch the scars begin to heal
The eyes begin to see
The ears begin to hear
I’m sure we all agree
These are things we hold...
Sometimes you just have to take a step back from...
