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Thanks to Beyond Blue reader, Ellen, who wrote this on the combox to my post “If Your Depression Is Triggered By Stress, Should It Be Treated With Medication?”: Surely if a depression is caused by stress, the first step should be to look at the stresses in a person’s life? That’s just common sense. To…

Dear God, This is just a small thank you for coming through on your promises–especially the one assuring those who “weep and mourn” (a.k.a. depressives) that they will one day smile and laugh. (That’s your third Beatitude, right?) I remembered those words today as I colored Easter eggs with the kids. You should have seen…

Last year this time, I appeared on Fox & Friends to talk about how a person can celebrate Easter every day. But my mind wasn’t on the resurrection of Jesus. I was worried the puppy they sat in my lap was going to pee. Here’s the tape if you want to see the puppy I’m…

I was thrilled to see my 12 Depression Busters featured as the lead on the Huffington Post’s Living section (until they changed to “6 Things You Didn’t Know About Passover,” which is also a great read. Anyway, if you’re feeling low and need a reminder of some things that might make you feel good short…

Awhile back, fellow blogger John McManamy and I were talking about the dull process of becoming an adult, and how important it is to retain our playful spirits, especially if you’re battling a mood disorder. Well, he certainly took my homework assignment seriously! In Monday’s post, he features a video of kittens at play. It…

Fresh Living blogger Holly Lebowitz Rossi has written two great posts on phobias which made me think of that piece I wrote awhile back, “Feel the Fear But Don’t Be a Moron,” when the Bay Bridge run was cancelled, thank God, considering my fear of heights. First Holly faces her doctor phobias, when she has…

I often refer to this gallery of ways you can pray when you’re depressed written by Kathryn J. Hermes, F.S.P. I’m glad she gives us 10 spiritual techniques because my prayer method changes daily when I’m going through a cycle. Kathyrn writes: When you’re depressed, you may discover that the shadows and tempests of that…

As I mentioned in my earlier blog, the best thing to do get the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act–which would increase funding, education, and research for postpartum depression–is 1) to sign the petition by e-mailing Susan Stone at Susanstonelcsw@aol.com, and 2) to call the HELP Committee members below in order to register your support for…

While we are on the topic of mental health advocacy, I wanted to share the meaningful e-mail I received from Randy, the compassionate guy who made a video of my “dream,” described on the post, “I, Too, Have a Dream.” I had no idea the dream of mine had traveled outside of the US! He…

My fellow blogger, Katherine Stone, at Postpartum Progress writes a powerful plea of action to us–yes, you and me, even those of you who haven’t experienced depression or any mood disorder–to help prevent our world from more child abuse, suicide, preterm births, and to promote healthy families, in general. We can petition and vote to…
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