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posted 10/12/2009, comments (17)

In Pursuit of Happiness

When my eldest son told me he had bought a movie he wanted me to see I had expected some action film or comedy. So I was very curious when he wanted to watch the movie, "The Pursuit of Happyness" with me. This 2006 movie stars Will Smith who plays "Christopher Gardner," a man who is down on his luck in all aspects of his life. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/08/2009, comments (24)

The Depression Connection Question of the Week!

Hey there! It is Thursday so...it is time for a Question of the Week. I am writing this ahead of time because...if anyone has noticed...I ain't here! Well I might be here sporadically. But at this time I am most likely visiting with my mother, probably taking her to Red Lobster restaurant. She lives in a group... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/05/2009, comments (16)

Personal Reflections on National Mental Illness Awareness Week

In case you didn't know already, Congress has declared this week (October 4-10) as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in order to promote public education about mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. If mental illness has affected your life in any way I am sure you are already... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/24/2009, comments (3)

Am I on judgement call?

I think people like to judge other people. Not everyone does this. I hate the pain. I like flowers. Flowers are pretty. Pain is ugly I think I judge myself by the way people judge me. I think she is also free Jon

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posted 09/21/2009, comments (22)

In Defense of our Defenses

If you have ever taken a basic psychology class then you probably know something about what is known as our "psychological defense mechanisms." These are considered to be unconscious adaptations to psychological trouble. We use them when we feel threatened emotionally. Some of our defenses are evident to everyone else but our... Read more Chevron

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