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I had my first major depressive episode in 1971. That year as I began college and working I became haunted by depression and anger. Thoughts of suicide would attack me when I was not concentrating on studies or when I became angry with someone. It would be sixteen years before Prozac was developed. I shared …
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad interviews Pastor Tony Roberts. Pastor Tony Roberts was born and raised in the Hoosier heartland just south of Indianapolis. He grew up worshiping high school basketball and once had the honor of playing in a televised “game of the week.” Tony went to Hanover …
What triggers a relapse? Every one is different. For me, a lack of deep sleep will trigger and almost immediate reaction. If I’m feeling ungrateful this is another one of my signs. If suicide in flit through my mind, I know my medication needs to be adjusted. It is important to know your common triggers …
The beatitudes of Jesus give us the first four phases of living with difficult disease or trauma in our lives. I was surprised by this insight as I was getting ready to write my book Bright Spots in the Darkness. The beatitudes offer a spiritual pathway through tough times. I do not like having bipolar …
The doctor, the therapist, and medicine are not enough in learning how to live life in spite of having a mental health challenge.
And those with lived experience (peers) can model and empower one another to live well in spite of a mental health challenge.
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