May 2011
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Depression, Addictions, and Addiction Workbook...
Depression and addiction go hand in hand and usually in a chicken-egg manner. Sometimes a person gets depressed first, even depressed about having depression or bipolar illness. He or she then turns to alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, sex, Internet, or even religious practice to alleviate the pain or run from problems. On the other hand, sometimes thoughtless habits can become addictions in...
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Inspiration Monday: Blessed Theresa of Calcutta
There is much controversy about whether Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta experienced episodes of depression. Much of this comes from a misunderstanding about the difference between the dark nights in prayer and depression. It also comes from a misunderstanding about the nature of depression.
Suffice to say, if Saints Ignatius Loyola, Frances de Chantal, Therese Lisieux, and Elizabeth Seton...
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Are You at Risk for Post-Partum Depression?
Over 900,000 women will experience postpartum depression this year. Postpartum depression is a particular form of depression that occurs soon after a woman gives birth or up to a year later. While hormones play a role in the development of this form of depression, other factors add to the risk. Here are some of them… • Lack of sleep • Lack of social supports• Worries about ones ability...
