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Depression: It’s Not What You May Think

Oct 21, 2017 | Depression

Millions of Americans suffer from clinical depression and simply don’t recognize the symptoms. Those around them may believe their friend or loved one just has a case of “the blues” and needs to snap out of it, be more grateful, have more faith, or...

Don't Let Difficult People Bring You Down!

Feb 5, 2015 | Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Self Esteem

I’m the kind of person who generally likes most everyone I meet, and I think I’m basically likeable and easy to get along with. I respect others and don’t want to intentionally harm anyone. If you’re like most people though, at some point in...

Managing Anxiety Symptoms

Oct 22, 2014 | Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Goal Setting, Self Esteem

Anxiety symptoms can be very distressing and take on a life of their own. It looks like this: We’re faced with a stressful situation or anything that our minds could interpret as a threat to ourselves. We begin to feel tension in our bodies that can present as...

Anxiety Counseling for Panic Attacks

Sep 26, 2014 | Counseling, Depression, Emotions

Understanding Panic Attacks Many people all over the world suffer from panic attacks, and I was one of them. One day when I was 17 years old, out of nowhere I suddenly felt an incredible sense of fear and dread come over me. My heart started racing, I broke out in a...

When Mental Illness Requires Hospitalization

Jun 23, 2014 | Depression, Emotions

“They’ll send me to the Loony Bin!” is an expression often said in jest. Mental illness is real for many people and they may fear going “crazy” and being admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Images from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) or other such scenarios...

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Have You Noticed?

Mar 9, 2013 | Depression, Emotions, Self Esteem

Winter. Not particularly harsh this year. In fact mid-February warmed to the mid 60’s boasting warm get out and walk evenings in the 50’s. Still winter has its grip. On this March morning it is 19 degrees. Windy frosty air freezes breath in my lungs....