DISAPPEARANCE Unbearable heaviness; Inexplicable sadness; A burden of non-explanation that’s ripping my façade to shreds. Weakness encircles my upper body; A loss of strength that reduces …
Accepting Help
Isn't it true that many of us like to help other people, but are not so good at accepting help from others? We all have a need to be needed and when we help others we get this need met. This feels …
Survivor Guilt
Survivor Guilt is defined as a deep feeling of guilt which is often experienced by those who have survived a disaster that took the lives of many others. It stems in part from a feeling that they …
Goals and Desires
Many years ago I knew a lady, who struggled enormously with depression and took a lot of medication. On top of that she started her day with a few alcoholic drinks to get her going! Oh, and her …
Procrastination and Depression
A common problem for anyone suffering from depression is 'doing nothing'. Unfortunately this type of thinking is never going to get you better. Thoughts Ask yourself "When I think of those tasks …
David Burns ‘Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy’ – Book Review
If you are serious about overcoming depression The New Mood Therapy by Burns is definitely the book to buy. Reading it could be a new start in life for you, as it was for me. The book was …
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