13 Mar Cursing Yourself: It doesn’t help!
Cursing yourself has the same visceral effect as someone else cursing you would. It wounds and creates disruption. Many don’t realize they are being harsh with themselves. But their friends and lovers do....
depression Tag
22 Dec Internal Critic? Or Internal Guide?
Here's a recent blog post by Nate Prentice, LCSW, a psychotherapist and pastoral counselor....
09 Sep What’s It Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder? A Guide for Loved Ones
Posted at 11:11h
in Contributions by Clients and Readers, Depression and Suicide
by jscottspirit
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If you have a loved one with bipolar disorder, you may feel distanced from them. Their behaviors may drive you away, and you may sometimes feel as though you will never truly be able to understand. This can very easily lead to a rapid breakdown...
19 Sep When a Family Member is Suicidal
Posted at 16:52h
in Depression and Suicide, Mental Health Suggestions, Resources
by Emily Kahn-Freedman
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It can be frightening and intimidating when a loved one reveals or shows signs of suicidal thoughts. However, not taking thoughts of suicide seriously can have a devastating outcome. If you think your friend or family member will hurt herself or someone else, call 911...
05 Sep Warning Signs of Suicide: Hearing a Cry for Help
Any person exhibiting these behaviors should get care immediately: Putting their affairs in order and giving away their possessions Saying goodbye to friends and family Mood shifts from despair to calm Planning, possibly...
14 Feb Healing a Lonely Heart
Creativity, reaching out, self-improvement, and self-pampering can be helpful options for coping with Valentines Day loneliness....
26 Dec Coping with Post-Holiday Depression
It's normal to feel let down after the holidays, but sometimes this time can trigger serious depression. There are some healthy choices you can make to help speed your recovery....
11 Dec Reaching out for help: Why it’s hard, why you should do it anyway
Posted at 19:51h
in Marriage and family life, Mental Health Suggestions, Psychotherapy
by Nate Prentice, MSW, LCSW, CAS-PC
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...by asking for help, you are one of the stronger ones....
03 Dec Understanding Grief
Posted at 13:38h
in Interesting facts about mental health, Mental Health Suggestions
by Emily Kahn-Freedman
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Holidays and anniversaries are often especially difficult for people who are grieving. At holiday gatherings, grieving families may find it useful to honor the person who has died, for example by saying a few words of remembrance, even leaving an empty chair. ...
22 Nov Gratitude Can Improve Your Mood
It may sound trite, but science has shown that being grateful for what you have is one good way to increase your happiness. In one study conducted in 2003, a group of student volunteers who wrote daily about 5 things they were grateful for increased...
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