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The Hidden Pattern Behind the 5 Stages of Hoarding Disorder
There are 5 stages of the hoarding disorder, but is it just clutter? I remember watching this program on TV about hoarding. This older woman had her daughter and two grand children living with her, and the lady was a hoarder. I remember the daughter saying that she slept with her children on the same…
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From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding: The Stages of Depression
As I went through the stages of depression, I felt powerless. I felt like I had no control over my life. Is depression normal? Depression is normal until it starts to affect your everyday life. When you just can’t seem to get out of bed in the morning, or there is a profound sadness constantly…
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Cracks in the Foundation: Exploring the Causes of Social Problems
Some causes of social problems include poverty, inequality, environmental issues, and mental health issues. I can speak up for health issues. Because of inflation, I no longer have mental health support (no psychiatrist or therapist). It helped me, but now I feel like I have taken a few steps backwards. Social issues go beyond health—poverty…
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Weird Stories in a Rehab Center for Depression
Yes, I have stories to tell over the years in the rehab center for depression. Some patients were a lot worse than I was. Some would cause commotions where we were sent to our rooms. The worst hospital I spent time in was Elgin State. The other hospitals were a picnic compared to this one.…
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Every Tear Tells a Story: The Deeper Meaning of Grieving
So, what is the meaning of grieving? Grieving is the emotional process of experiencing and expressing sorrow or sadness, typically in response to a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other major life changes You grieve for a family member. You grieve for a family…
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Lost Yourself Lately? These Could Be Depression Symptoms
That was me…losing myself years ago. I had depression symptoms as a teenager and didn’t know it. All I know is I felt terrible. Everyone around me was happy and enjoying life, and I was stuck in this tunnel with no end. It was filled with misery and heartbreak. Now, you wouldn’t expect this from…
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Shhh…It’s Silent Depression
Silent depression is a hidden sadness that won’t go away. You suffer in silence. I did that for years until I couldn’t take it anymore, then I cracked. When the anxiety hit me, and became unbearable, I lost it. For so many years, I had that silly smile, but behind that I was in silent…
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The Signals of Depression in Teens Parents Should Know
The signals of depression in teens parents should know. I remember being a teenager and dealing with depression. No teenager should deal with mental illness at that age. I was already an outcast from my peers, so this made it even worse. I felt this heaviness that I couldn’t handle what was going on inside…
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How to Do Grounding Techniques For Any Circumstance
How to do grounding techniques for any circumstance. I don’t know if you believe in grounding techniques, but I do. It helps me with my meditations. One of the most effective grounding techniques is imagining tree roots coming out from the bottom of your feet, and going into the earth. I know it sounds weird,…
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How to Bounce Back From Depression and Isolation
How to bounce back from depression and isolation through self-love. Does depression cause isolation, or is depression caused by isolation? Depends on how you look at it. For me, it was a little of both. I was so depressed, I didn’t want to speak to anyone. I just hid under the covers. But, isolating worsened…