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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis.

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Guest Post: Never Lose Hope, Even When Times Feel Hopeless: Seasons Change by Shannon Mick

Bipolar Bandit

The feeling of hopelessness is similar to the dark and never ending feeling that winter can bring on, if you, like myself, experience that (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Finding Affordable Mental Health Counseling. Hopelessness is an extremely difficult feeling to deal with. Deciding to get up and move will foster emotional change.

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Simple Journaling Prompts for Depression | Anxiety

Social Work Haven

Do you have a way of coping with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you use journaling prompts for depression or anxiety? Among many other activities, I enjoy writing the most to help cope with my anxiety and stress. What Do You Write In a Mental Health Journal Here are some journaling ideas for depression, anxiety and stress.

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Meet a Voyager: Rachel Hunter

Beautiful Voyager

You see, I have an anxiety disorder called, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (maybe you’ve heard of it?), In case you aren’t familiar with GAD, it is mental health condition that involves persistent anxiety that interferes with your daily life. My school offered free counseling. and like the other 6.8

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis.

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Can You Leave Rehab Before Your Program is Done?

Gateway Foundation

It’s important to keep in mind that most people leave in the middle of their care program due to anxiety and not because they’ve considered the full extent and implications of their decision. The aim of these sessions is to discover the underlying emotions and triggers that might have contributed to your substance use disorder.

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Can You Leave Rehab Before Your Program is Done?

Gateway Foundation

It’s important to keep in mind that most people leave in the middle of their care program due to anxiety and not because they’ve considered the full extent and implications of their decision. The aim of these sessions is to discover the underlying emotions and triggers that might have contributed to your substance use disorder.