October 2016 - Life Conquering Blog

How to Cope with Depression

Author: Amy October 30, 2016

In this blog Coping with Depression, we will discuss ways of getting through times of depression in your life. Click below to start. https://lifeconquering.org/2016/05/coping-with-depression/ Here are some websites to learn additional information. http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/dealing-with-depression.htm http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/dealing-with-depression.aspx http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression-photos/ways-to-cope-with-depression.aspx http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/basics/coping-support/con-20032977

Coping Mechanisms, Depression

coping mechanisms, depression

Obsessions: What are they?

Author: Amy October 27, 2016

There are three forms of obsessions: Words in your head which includes doubts, such as “what if…?” “did I…?” “was that…?” I have had such doubts. I would think “what if the tire came off the car while driving…
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OCD, Uncategorized

OCD

A Good Friend is the Right Medicine

Author: Amy October 23, 2016

Last night, I met with a friend who just happens to be bipolar l just like me. We met in the bipolar depression support group that I go to on occasion. It is almost one year ago that we met. On…
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Anxiety, Bipolar, Suicide, Uncategorized

anxiety, bipolar, suicide

Bipolar Brain Fog on the Horizon

Author: Amy October 23, 2016

I have been fighting bipolar brain fog. Bipolar brain fog is when you feel scatterbrained or you cannot remember anything. Some of the symptoms are the inability to focus, recalling information becomes difficult, disorganization, groping for words as well as…
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Bipolar

bipolar

Bipolar Rage Tempered

Author: Amy October 19, 2016

A discussion on bipolar rage: Today was a good day. I did not walk out on my job and I held my temper. But boy was it close. Sometimes you have to celebrate the little victories. https://twitter.com/@lifeconquering/#bipolar Here are some…
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Anger, Bipolar

bipolar, rage

My Rock

Author: Amy October 19, 2016

God is the same yesterday, today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 This fact is so comforting to me since in my brain I am constantly walking on shifting sand. The rapid cycling goes on and on. When will it end? The…
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God

coping mechanisms

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Author: Amy October 17, 2016

In the mental health community, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is often referred to as the common cold of any anxiety disorder because it affects more people around the world than any other anxiety disorder. Generalized Anxiety Disorder involves a long…
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Anxiety

anxiety

Stress Relievers – Square Breathing

Author: Amy October 16, 2016

Many people have used square breathing as one of dozens of stress relievers. No matter what your stress level, you might be able to benefit from this very easy exercise to help get your breathing under control. Kim has used…
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Anxiety, Coping Mechanisms

anxiety, coping mechanisms

Courageous in the Eye of the Storm

Author: Amy October 14, 2016

The darkest hour is just before the dawn. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them (bipolar, cancer, your job, stress, in-laws, ex’s, social media, road rage, etc.), for the LORD your God goes with…
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Coping Mechanisms

coping mechanisms

Suicide: Climbing Your Way Out of the Darkness

Author: Amy October 13, 2016

Just this past week, I had suicidal ideations. What that means, I had thoughts of suicide. I even had a plan that I could see in my mind and I could rehearse the act over and over again. I texted…
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Suicide

suicide

ANGER!

Author: Amy October 10, 2016

Some of us reading that title cringe for multiple reasons. The word anger congers up a mixed bag of feelings that go with specific memories. One might cringe because they have been on the receiving end of someone’s anger and…
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Anger

anger

Bipolar Friends

Author: Amy October 9, 2016

Out of the Blue Today I met someone who has bipolar like me. We had an immediate connection as if we had known each other all our lives. It did not take us long to become bipolar friends. With our time…
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Anxiety, Bipolar, Mental Illness

anxiety, bipolar, mental illness, social anxiety

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