Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) December Is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression, winter blues, summer depression, summer blues, or seasonal depression, is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer, spring or autumn year after year. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), SAD is not a … [Read more...]
Key to Recovery – Cosmic Form of the Divine
October 5, 2012 by
Strife, Confusion and Conflict be gone If a difference of opinion has clouded your thoughts ... If you change your focus and look for the common ground of peace, focus and look for the common ground of peace,you can bring Harmony into your relationships again, you become an Earth angel. Remember, God tells us that blessed are the peacemakers. When we dwell together in unity, we honor God and open the door for His hand of blessing in every area of our lives. You can bring … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Eileen Bencivengo
August 29, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ ... is elated to Celebrate the Life os this woman. Not only is she a Survivor; she realizes today that she is a Thrivor! Having Risen Above her Greatest Challenges in Life, she is now here to help the Women of our World. Welcome with us another awesome Woman Taking Action !!! WOMAN of ACTION™ Eileen Bencivengo I grew up in a loving environment. My mom and dad were very loving but strict parents. I was daddy’s little girl and mommy’s … [Read more...]
Anxiety linked to Arthritis, Dr. Elizabeth Lin
August 6, 2012 by
Many people with arthritis also have depression; this has been known for many years. Now it has been established that anxiety is even more common than depression among arthritis patients, in a study published in Arthritis Care & Research by authors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Lin (who was not involved with the CDC study, but has focused on comorbid depression and pain for many years) discusses why and how the mental health problem as well … [Read more...]
Lisa Derencinovic – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 27, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ The World Hub for Women Leaders That Care ... is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another trail blazing woman that rose above her circumstance, found her calling and is now here to help the Women of our World. WOMAN of ACTION™ Lisa Derencinovic I have had to deal with many challenges in my life. The biggest one has been the challenge of living my life as a woman with a visual impairment. I was … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Do you have a hormonal ‘thyroid’?
July 26, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is concerned with the health of our WOMEN in RECOVERY. One of the most typical imbalances in a Woman's body is in the glands; and the Thyroid Gland is the one that takes the role of Master to all Glands. PLEASE take the time, and get checked, the scan is the best. If you experience any of the following conditions, with no obvious reason why, please Take Action! Thyroid Problems A small gland shaped like a butterfly, the thyroid gland … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – The 12 Core Dynamics
July 16, 2012 by
Restore me to balance in body, mind, and spirit. Remove everything from my consciousness and body that is not in perfect alignment with your loving plan for me. Here is a Summary of the Dynamics: 1) Resisting feeling things fully This dynamic is based on experiences of having been overwhelmed by intense feelings when we were very young. To avoid the experience of overwhelm, we make the inner decision to resist feeling things fully. This dynamic is based on the illusion that if you … [Read more...]
Terri Karch – WOMAN of ACTION
July 7, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is honored to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse of spirit, a woman that has recognized her own condition, risen above the challenge and Taken Action to live the life that she was destined to live. Upon the acceptance of her path, she moved forward and now devotes her life to helping others remove the stigma of mental illness, heal and thrive! "I agree that it is so important to highlight successful women (and men) who are making great strides within their … [Read more...]
Jen Frankel – WOMAN of ACTION
June 20, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another woman with the spirit of a warrior. Challenged most of her life with depression, this powerhouse has Risen Above her trials, found her calling and is now here paying it forward, to help the Women of our World. WOMAN of ACTION Jen Frankel "When I was young, I wanted to be David Bowie. I know the “baby book” my mother kept goes from teacher to ballerina to actress, but as soon as I knew you could be an … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO – I CAN RISE ABOVE THIS PRISON
May 25, 2012 by
I CAN RISE ABOVE THIS PRISON This video was made for http://www.gossamerheart.com / and is dedicated to all of you who are dealing with a chronic illness, or disease and to their caretakers as well. I present an honest look at living with a chronic illness and how a person feels to be trapped inside a body that once served them, but no longer does. Please visit our web site we support those who suffered abuse, oppression, and those who are chronically ill. Our web site … [Read more...]
FEAR or DEPRESSION: Is this perceived or real? – WOMEN in RECOVERY
May 25, 2012 by
FEAR or DEPRESSION - Is this perceived or real? We are all faced at times with the need to do things that may, literally, scare us to death. A new job, a new marriage, moving to a new city - all things that can bring about positive change and yet yield a lot of fear when faced with doing them. Change is good and being afraid does not make you weak - it simply makes you human. I tend to have a minor fear of change which is really quite ironic considering my life and business seem to … [Read more...]
