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11/09/2017

Combatting the global problem of depression and anxiety with breathing.
Not just a quick fix, but an alternative to medication.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lb5L-VEm34

With anxiety, stress, and sleep dysfunction skyrocketing around the globe, it's time we look at the unspoken reasons why. These debilitating challenges can b...

10/28/2017

It's mushroom season here in the pacific northwest. I love to roam the forest looking for chanterelles and cauliflower mushrooms.
Psilocybin, the ingredient in magic mushrooms that causes hallucinations, has the ability to also increase serotonin - the brain's feel-good chemical. This article takes research on psilocybin one step further.
https://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20171013/can-magic-mushrooms-kick-start-depression-help?ecd=wnl_emw_101817&ctr=wnl-emw-101817_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=ZA2A%40O9FFkJqTpbHzc5mv5AyWFWqf9PLFT9LqVTOV3g%3d #1

Psychelic drug shows some promise for hard-to-treat cases in study

10/20/2017

Do you sometimes feel as though you're alone with the problem? Does it feel like no one will understand what's happening?
Our culture is notorious for pushing ill people to the margins of society. At the margins, there is pain and poverty, lost employment and housing problems, isolation and lost identity. We have been conditioned to NOT talk about the problem? Sharing is important and powerful. It can change the way hundreds of people see their lives AND it can eliminate isolation brought about by social attitudes toward the ill and differently abled.
Below is a good article. Also, visit themighty.com (https://themighty.com) and do a little sharing for yourself and others.
https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-life-17/video-bipolar-in-family

What did two sisters learn from their mother’s bipolar diagnosis, and how have they grown stronger through time?

10/20/2017

It helps when we make an extra effort to understand the pain-behaviour of someone with a mental or physical illness. I was a different woman before the anti-inflammatory shot in my back. When the pain subsided, as a result of the procedure, I could recognize many pain-behaviours I had developed.
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/ss/slideshow-conditions-change-personality?ecd=wnl_spr_101717_REMAIL&ctr=wnl-spr-101717-REMAIL_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=ZA2A%40O9FFkJqTpbHzc5mv5AyWFWqf9PLFT9LqVTOV3g%3d

Some health problems can affect the way you think and the things you do. Find out more about some conditions that can make you act out of character.

10/18/2017

Over time, people change. Personality is no longer thought of as a permanent, inborn human attribute. Instead, the way we behave can be affected by many factors.
After obtaining a good degree of pain management through an anti-inflammatory shot in my spine, I noticed an elimination of many negative pain-induced behaviours, including a short fuse, confusion and exhaustion
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/ss/slideshow-conditions-change-personality?ecd=wnl_spr_101717_REMAIL&ctr=wnl-spr-101717-REMAIL_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=ZA2A%40O9FFkJqTpbHzc5mv5AyWFWqf9PLFT9LqVTOV3g%3d

Some health problems can affect the way you think and the things you do. Find out more about some conditions that can make you act out of character.

10/07/2017

"I always feel guilty about not being able to do it all."

10/07/2017

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Do you find yourself counting sheep at bedtime? Rest with some good habits to help you catch more ZZZs.

10/02/2017

Free therapy for depression.

DIY Relief from Depression - FREE
I've been working on something new. I call this Do-it-yourself (DIY) Therapies. As a therapist, I know that can be difficult for people to access affordable, local, professional psychotherapy. I'm hoping to change that.
DIY Therapies are either free or very affordable.
Visit omnicounselling.org to try DIY Relief from Depression, free.

09/08/2017

A true 'panic attack' can be very frightening.

Heart racing. Can't breathe. Sweaty palms. The world seems about to end. Find out what it's like to have a panic attack and what you can do about it.

08/23/2017

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08/22/2017

DIY Relief from Depression - FREE
I've been working on something new. I call this Do-it-yourself (DIY) Therapies. As a therapist, I know that can be difficult for people to access affordable, local, professional psychotherapy. I'm hoping to change that.
DIY Therapies are either free or very affordable.
Visit omnicounselling.org to try DIY Relief from Depression, free.

08/21/2017

Its coming up on that time of year again.

Treat seasonal affective disorder like the depression it is -- with diet, exercise, and the help of a professional.

06/27/2017

A Special Opportunity for You and Me
In concert with another researcher, I have developed a new therapeutic approach. Although we have completed our initial book based on our research and are now soliciting agents for publication, I have begun writing the second book in the series. This second book is designed especially with women in mind.
I am looking for a handful of dedicated women (six max) who would be willing to share their stories of struggle with a personal problem and try this new approach. With permission, I would also like to include your stories and progress in the new book as inspiration for other women.
The Book is titled, Your Journey: A Women's Guide to Self-Discovery, and is based on our Journey framework.
If this sounds like something you want to do, email me at laurelewen@hotmail.com. Please put 'Your Journey' in the subject headline so I can fish it out of my spam.

06/01/2017

Love is what we crave most in the world. But often, when it shows up, it triggers all sorts of troublesome behavior. Find out why and how to transform your relationship from the inside out.

05/11/2017

I think of a problem differently. It is a Burden, yes, but it has a point it is trying to make. A problem points to the solution.

05/11/2017

Schizophrenia: It's not a death sentence.
http://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/ss/slideshow-schizophrenia-famous-names?ecd=wnl_emw_051017&ctr=wnl-emw-051017_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=ZA2A%40O9FFkJqTpbHzc5mv5AyWFWqf9PLFT9LqVTOV3g%3d

05/09/2017

I haven't tried this method of healing so I can't vouch for it. I do believe that losing a part of identity is the cause of 'not feeling good enough'. In my work, I help people restore this lost sense of identity.

Reclaim your rightful confidence

05/08/2017

Ever wonder who you are? I did. I know who I am now, but it took years to figure out what went wrong and how I lost my identity.
If you are wondering who you are or what you're supposed to do with your life, contact me. I found my way and I can help you find yours.
www.omnicounselling.org

05/08/2017

What does cause depression? There are a lot of ideas being tossed around.
http://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-depression-celebs?ecd=wnl_emw_050517_REMAIL&ctr=wnl-emw-050517-REMAIL_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=ZA2A%40O9FFkJqTpbHzc5mv5AyWFWqf9PLFT9LqVTOV3g%3d

WebMD lists a number of brave celebrities who admit to having depression and struggling with sadness.

04/22/2017

The horrid ONE-TWO punch of depression and anxiety.
https://themighty.com/2017/04/what-its-like-to-live-with-both-anxiety-and-depression/?utm_source=The+Mighty+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5245da1092-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_083492ca1a-5245da1092-208452117

"This is the reality of living with both depression and anxiety, the polar opposites."

04/22/2017

The horrid ONE-TWO punch of depression and anxiety.
https://themighty.com/2017/04/what-its-like-to-live-with-both-anxiety-and-depression/?utm_source=The+Mighty+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5245da1092-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_083492ca1a-5245da1092-208452117

04/15/2017

If you're waiting to get well so you can live life you may never do the things you want. Don't let what ails you stand in the way of living the life you imagined. Live in spite of your troubles. Live deliberately! Need help doing this? Contact me.

04/15/2017

It is important for women to know that some mental health issues are connected to midlife hormone imbalances. A simple blood test can tell you if you are estrogen deficient.
http://www.hotzehwc.com/2015/05/6-ways-hormones-affect-your-mental-health/

Since May is “mental health month,” let’s shed some light on a common cause of mental health issues that often goes unrecognized: hormones.

03/26/2017

Struggling with chronic pain, illness or limited mobility?
Visit our Chronic Pain Resource Community page for resources posted by people who are suffering under similar problems. Feel free to post any resource you find that might help others. Thanks :)
https://www.facebook.com/Chronic-Pain-Resource-Community-182781778817360/?ref=bookmarks

Dedicated to sharing information and gathering in community. Ending the isolating and silencing effe

03/23/2017

Non-medication ways to beat depression.
http://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-depression-diet-stress-exercise?ecd=wnl_day_032017&ctr=wnl-day-032017_nsl-ld-stry&mb=ZA2A%40O9FFkJqTpbHzc5mv5AyWFWqf9PLFT9LqVTOV3g%3d

03/16/2017

This is a very good guided meditation for separating from anxiety.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vx8iUvfyCY

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02/14/2017

Here are some strategies that one person found for dealing with Anxiety. Many people have a cache of skills for navigating problems. The trick is to identify them and give them priority over other activities, regardless of what other people think.
https://themighty.com/2017/02/anxiety-toolbox/

"I have developed a 'toolbox of things' which I use to deal with it."

02/07/2017

I have seen this TED Talk. It is inspiring.
What "false truths" is depression telling you today?
https://themighty.com/2017/02/andrew-solomon-depression-ted-talk/

"I highly recommend listening to Andrew’s talk, whether you are fighting depression yourself or know someone who is."

02/03/2017

I live part-time in a rain forest, in British Columbia, Canada. I know what the weather can do to my state of mind!

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/let-the-sun-shine-mind-your-mental-health-this-winter-2017012311058?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BF20170130-Depression&utm_id=380993&dlv-ga-memberid=23449153&mid=23449153&ml=380993

There are several ways to tackle the changes in mood and energy levels that can arise as the days get the shorter and the weather more dreary.

02/01/2017

Some good news and bad news on depression.
https://www.quora.com/Does-depression-cause-permanent-brain-damage

Answer (1 of 37): Robert Sapolsky answered your question with Baboons. These animals have a dominance hierarchy- with the alpha male always bullying the other animals in the troop. Sapolsky was able to obtain blood samples from various members in a troop and discovered that those on the lower e...