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David Robbins

posted 09/21/2008, comment (1)

Quiet reflections

I'm up, it's 2am. My quiet time. This is a good time to reflect. I sit here at my computer desk and wonder. I've been making some major changes. The voices are under control..I hear em less and less. The push is working. My addictions are manageable. Life is good. I'm content. For many years I never pursed any real tangible things. I skated... Read more Chevron

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winterreisse (winter journey) which way forward !

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posted 09/20/2008, comments (2)

Taking care, looking after, looking forward: Top Tips

Good morning everyone, This post is just to mention a link to a site for mental Health support I have recently come across, which I hope others might find helpful. I am sure many tips will be well known to regular posters here, but might help newcomers to the site , searching for info and 'self help' skills to improve and maintan well... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/19/2008, comments (2)

Demystifying ECT: A Patient’s Success with Electric Convulsive Therapy

As a courageous survivor of ECT (Electric Convulsive Therapy), I am often asked to speak to people suffering with depression and their family members about ECT. Many have the same exact questions that I had when I was first asked to consider ECT as a treatment intervention for my clinical depression back in 1990. Today, 15 years later... Read more Chevron

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David Robbins

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posted 09/19/2008, comment (1)

What a day

Yesterday was the Men Who Cook fundraiser for the Mental Health Association. Margaret and I had a wonderful time. We didn't win any prizes, but we had fun. The crowds didn't bother me. I was a little anxious at first, but calmed down fast. I feel badly that the staff of MHAST shunned me. Most of the employees didn't bother to say... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/18/2008, comments (4)

Three Recovery Habits

Riffing on Robin Cunningham's series on coping skills, I'd like to every so often give you my own. Here I'll talk about three habits that will serve you well in your recovery. Think of these skills as hanging on a clothesline that you can pull closer when needed to access each one. 1. Strive to be well. It seems counter-intuitive that a... Read more Chevron

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