‘Hope’ is a Branch!
It is critical to keep believing that there is a way out of this mental oppression because, if nothing else, it will breed hope in even the worst of suffering. And ‘hope’ is the branch you cling on to with…
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Month: May 2018
Go Ahead, Laugh at Yourself!
When we can begin to take our failures non-seriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves. — Katherine Mansfield Source: laughteronlineuniversity.com …
How Severe is Your Depression?
In my book, I present a simple concept about measuring depression severity. The reality, however, is that when you go through the process that a medical professional takes to determine the presence of symptoms, you appreciate that it is far…
Do These 3 Things and Forgive Yourself!
I reflect at times on certain choices I have made throughout my life – things I have done or said to people that I am not particularly proud of. These are the memories that make me wish I could go…
The’ Golden Rule’ for Achieving Your Goal
I dedicate a chapter in my book to goal setting – one of the seven action steps to healing in depression. Simply, when you set a goal, and are in motion striving to achieve it, you direct your attention to…
“Men Empowering Men”
I would like to introduce our new logo designed for our “men reaching out to men” initiative to crush stigma! We need more men talking about mental illness so we can reach more male sufferers. This is our new direction…
Quit Drinking!
I have a simple rule when struggling with symptoms of depression: quit drinking immediately (at least, temporarily)! When feeling overwhelmed by depressive symptoms, stop consuming alcohol (and/or taking drugs) immediately. Though a seemingly obvious point to make, it is easy to…
“Fu@k Off!”
I still feel my symptoms from time to time: regret, guilt, worthlessness, agitation, slowness in motion, and though infrequent, at times, suicidal thoughts. But I recognize these symptoms for what they are – a mental illness. I don’t shy away…
“Until Next Year!”
Though I can find some reprieve in the fact that I was a victim of a serious mental disorder, I do hurt when I reflect on what I lost in my life. In particular, I regret not having a ‘depression-free’ relationship…
Appreciation: The Most Powerful Gift!
This is a follow-up from my Birthplace of Stigma post. Etymology aside, I’d like to focus on a timeless principle that Dale Carnegie presented in his book, How to Win Friends & Influence People: “The deepest principle in human nature…