Winning against Depression-One man's struggle and insightsPosted On 08/26/2009 20:01:22 by Dan28Jam

Many people think a depressed person is weak. I did.

I worked out, played sports, worked hard installing flooring for a living. I never thought depression would be a problem for me.

But severe depression is not something you can train for. It strips your will to live - no matter how tough you are!

It struck me at 24 years old.

Surprise... Read More

0 comments View Entry

I wanted to share with you the letter I wrote to the Editor of "The Post Star".

I am writing in response to “Wounded US Troops return to Iraq to find closure”

I would like to express how hard it is emotionally to revisit those old wounds.  For those who have suffered with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our minds have revisited it over and over again, without prompting it to do so.... Read More

0 comments View Entry

In Clinton New Jersey, an historical moment?

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/clinton_asylum_of_ terror_haunt.html

0 comments View Entry

As much reading, research, and treatment as I have done for this most recent bout of major depression, I don't think I really and truly completely thought of it as a valid disease... until now.

Today I got up, drank a cup of coffee and read the paper. I then showered and dressed, fixed my hair and put on jewelry, and went out in the world. Even my shoes matched. I went out to lunch (by myself, which is a big deal for me), went to the library, and then swung by the post office. At some... Read More

3 comments View Entry

So here's the deal. I'm a mental health professional, schooled in the traditional mental health counseling method. I've been doing this for about 8 years now, and in my estimation, the traditional way doesn't work for everyone.

Some in my field would disagree, and say that we need to continue to work this way. My gut tells me that there have to be more and better ways to help people improve and get better.

So my question to you is this: If you could change something about menta... Read More

8 comments View Entry