I get clean and sober on September 25th, 1988 and began dealing with my severe depression and anxiety.  I was diagnosed and treated intensely for severe PTSD from childhood sexual abuse.   After five incredible years of Mental Health and Twelve Step recovery, I left The oil and gas industry and began studying for a degree in psychology followed by a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Since 1997 I have been a Family Therapist primarily serving as a Clinical Team... Read More

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I had The honor to interview Susan Olmetti, a brilliant and successful artist who wholly embraces her dis-ease and thrives.  Here is The transcript of our conversation. 

Susan Olmetti (SO), Abstract Artist

Valery Satterwhite (VS), Author, Inner Wealth Expert, Coach, Speaker

VS: Hello, I’m Valery Satter... Read More

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i guess i'm in a mood today, for i haven't really written much in a while.)

We face so many challenges in this world- folks who are challenged by lack of sight, or hearing, or any plethora of real challenges. We, as a group are all challenged by our brain dis ease. Thats OUR common thread.

But then we get to The groups who have special challenges- these are The ones we hear about most often now- like The inebrities (NEW WORD- an inebrity is someone who has gained celebrity on th... Read More

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My Name Is Josh Maier - I am 32 year old male. Was an Army Officer and a Software Engineer. 

I have Brain Disease - My form of Brain Disease is Panic Attacks and Clinical Depression:

What is Stigma ? The level of embarrassment and shame that happens involuntarily in The person with The disease and The family and friends of The person. These are very different levels and will have to be broken down to reach understanding..

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why i... Read More

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As many of you know I have spent a life battling Mental Illness in The form of BiPolar Disorder a mood disorder characterized by extreme highs and extreme depression. After years of struggling and taking so many pills and combinations of pills to treat it seemed that I could not find a good balance between health and having any personality that was non-medicated I reached a turning point.
  Over a year ago I once again slipped into The black shroud of major depression, a depressi... Read More

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