Category Archives: Depression

Depressions Ultimate Cost; When Will We Get It?

I’ve heard different statistics about what depression costs the economy, primarily from an economic standpoint and all guesses.  Business analysts say untreated depression is the largest healthcare expense of corporations.  The World Health Organization says it is the leading cause … Continue reading

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Depression and The Killer Stinging Tree; Conclusive Proof Depression is Real?

Look at this tree.  Wouldn’t you say it looks pretty normal?  Can you imagine that it can kill you? I was thinking about this because I am thoroughly frustrated about my inability to explain to people how, just because you … Continue reading

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Support During Suicide, Feeling Passionate Grief, and Finding Hope

A friend of mine told me today she lost her friend’s father to suicide.  It was completely unexpected.  Why, she asks?  How did we not know?  How does this happen? Suicide is such a mystery.  Sometimes there are signs, other … Continue reading

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Profound Inspiration Called The Invitation, Written by Oriah Mountain Dreamer

I just absolutely love this.  If iFred was successful, each and every person would feel like this.  Read, observe how you feel, enjoy, and read again.  Share with a friend.  That may or may not be a sunflower, but it … Continue reading

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Fascinating Research on Getting the Most out of Art Therapy

There is such a great deal of  information on art therapy, it is becoming a new trend in treatment for patients with mental health issues.  I think it is FANTASTIC, as we are learning how to use alternative methods for … Continue reading

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PMS, Moods and How to Batten Down the Hatches

For those that say there is no such thing as depression, I invite you into my brain for my mini episodes every month during PMS (or PPMD).  Seriously.  Climb aboard my brain for just a week.  Experience my reality during a storm … Continue reading

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The Shocking Truth of America’s Influence on Liberia and a Proposal to Heal

Shocking is an understatement.  Here are the things people in the world agree on in regards to Liberia: It was colonized in 1821-1822 by freed American Slaves. These slaves formed an elite group in society, and in 1847 formed an … Continue reading

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ADHD and Depression

http://www.russellbarkley.org/adhd-facts.htm#prevalence I found this article to be quite helpful on ADHD (also ADD) and depression. I actually was not diagnosed with ADD until I was in my late 30′s- how this diagnosis was missed I do not fully understand other … Continue reading

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Field of Hope

The Field of Hope this year has been one adventure after another. It is amazing it was brought to bloom and rather ironic as well. There were adventures along the way, challenges, obstacles, yet here we sit with the flowers … Continue reading

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