Sometimes, when we are in the midst of dealing with the absolute worst of our issues, and trying to overcome the effects childhood abuse is having on our adult lives, the best thing anyone can do for us is give us one less thing to worry about. Think about it, if someone you care about…
In honor of today being World Suicide Prevention Day, I wanted to share my own story. Now, I realize that this may come as a shock to some of you who know me now, but I have attempted suicide. I have spent days of my life contemplating suicide, and have made very detailed plans to…
I spotted a post by Rainbow Gryphon’s blog the other day, mostly due to the fact that she linked to this blog as an example of how men can suffer emotional abuse. As I read her post, I realized that for all the years I’ve been writing here, I haven’t really gotten into the details…
I guess it’s only appropriate that Pysch Central launch a blog named Managing Depression Skillfully on National Depression Screening Day, eh? Actually, I think it will be quite an interesting look at dealing with depression, and recognizing all the things in our lives that contribute to, as opposed to helping with, depression. If nothing else,…
Apparently, it’s today. I think it’s good that we have a reminder for folks who may be wondering if they have depression, but as Dr. Grohol mentions in his article about it, it’s not like you have to wait and make an appointment with a professional to begin to get some idea of whether you…
I saw this quote from Robert Frost the other day and I thought that it was one of the one-liners that really explains exactly how the healing and recovery process continues, even when it doesn’t appear to be. In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on. I couldn’t…
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