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Depression / Spiritual Depression

Surviving Loneliness

Being alone in life is one of those experiences – if we can survive – that can bring us into the core of our very being, knowing and loving ourselves better than we ever have before.
 
After experiencing divorce several years ago, I found myself living alone for the first time in over 20 years. [...]

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Depression – How to Handle Suicidal Thoughts

Chances are that if you’ve been depressed for awhile, or you’re experiencing ongoing hopelessness, some aspect of yourself has begun to drop not so subtle hints about checking out of life. You’ve probably even heard that voice beckoning you with the promise of no more pain, and tempting you with the lure of rest from [...]

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Why Are So Many People Depressed?

 
Lately, more people are depressed than ever before. Statistics point out that diagnosable depression is common in the United States and internationally. Depression affects approximately 57.7 million American adults or about 26.2% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. [1] Everyone will at some time in his or her life [...]

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Learn One Essential Step to Start Healing Your Depression Today

It’s you, alone in the world, in a constant fog of intense sadness and lethargy. You alternate between hiding your misery and sobbing uncontrollably. You feel empty inside, as if nobody loves you. And your self-esteem is at an all-time low. You wonder if there is any point in going on alone. Maybe if you [...]

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Depression and Self-Talk – What Really Works!

 

When you are feeling hopeless or depressed it is often very difficult to think clearly or find anything to make yourself feel better. Life can feel pointless. Getting out of bed in the morning may as well be running a marathon. You just don’t have anything to give.
 
Sometimes the only thing you can do [...]

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Best Things to Say to Someone who is Hopeless or Depressed

If you have a friend or loved one who is experiencing hopelessness or depression, it can be difficult to know exactly what to say or do. While there isn’t any one magic thing to say that will alleviate their pain, there are many ways to offer support. 
 
The best way to offer help is to listen, [...]

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