I’m Healed, Not Cured: There’s a Difference
Many people think that being healed means that we are cured of our disorder or illness. That’s not always true; I’m a prime example.
Many people think that being healed means that we are cured of our disorder or illness. That’s not always true; I’m a prime example.
Secrets are a breeding ground for shame, which drives us deeper into our disorders. Finding a safe place to share our secrets helps us release our shame.
When we set goals, we think of setting SMART goals. Writing down our goals is the next step. Creating affirmations is the final step in achieving our goals.
Depression treatment involves a multi-pronged approach with common categories including antidepressant medications, therapy, education, and self-care.
Understanding the causes of depression and which factors exist in our lives puts us in a position to manage what we have going on.
Most of us think of depression as a simple experience, but what I learned in my class is the Depression Cycle is more complicated than that.
Mood trackers help us see our progress and track our symptoms. Even better, they can clue us in to cycle changes. How are you using mood trackers?
It can be scary to think about learning more about our disorders. Yet, disorder research is critical to our ability to advocate and care for ourselves.