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Teen Cutting

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Photo by Matthew Waring Signs, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment When confronted with intense emotions, some teens may turn to self-harm , such as cutting, as a means of coping. Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. What Is Teen Cutting?

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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

From the deep despair of the manic depressive stage to the idealistic highs of the hypomania, I will shine some light on the experience of going through these polar opposite states. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down. I wanted nothing more than to get better.

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Letter From a Bipolar Mom to Her Children

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What I have is called Bipolar Disorder, which, by definition, is a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression. It started out as depression here and there. In May of 2017, I experienced my first true manic episode followed by a brutal, soul-sucking depression. I started to self-harm.

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Guest Post: Living with Bipolar 2 Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

From the deep despair of the manic depressive stage to the idealistic highs of the hypomania, I will shine some light on the experience of going through these polar opposite states. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down. I wanted nothing more than to get better.

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Guest Post: Living with Bipolar 2 Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

From the deep despair of the manic depressive stage to the idealistic highs of the hypomania, I will shine some light on the experience of going through these polar opposite states. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down. I wanted nothing more than to get better.

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100 Powerful Quotes About Never Giving Up

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This quote highlights the importance of self-awareness and recognising when a situation or goal is no longer worth pursuing. – 2 Timothy 1:7. For nothing will be impossible with God.”

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Meet a Voyager: Christopher Soriano-Palma

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I did not know I was depressed until college. I took a leave of absence from my university and came home for a year. But the truth was that I was severely depressed. I hated how they could smile when I couldn't, which made me feel guilty for feeling angry, which made me feel ashamed, which further depressed me, and so on.