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John Folk-Williams

I'm a writer who's recovered from decades of major depression.

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How Stress Causes Depression

Stress is turning up more and more as a contributor to health problems of all kinds, including anxiety and depression. The problem isn’t so much the worst traumas, such as the death of loved ones, divorce, or losing your job. It’s also the constant stress arising from pressures at work, the burden of debt, living in deeply troubled... Read more Chevron

posted 04/10/2011, comments (7)|

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Heal Thyself

I have a very compelling need right now to share with someone what I am experiencing and so I am thankful I found this site. It doesn't matter if I hate myself, I still need to strive for an attitude of gratitude. Ihave had depression my entire life but was not on meds til the last 15 years. I know that it has a lot to do with neurotransmittors,... Read more Chevron

posted 10/19/2010, comments (3)|

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What my cats mean to me

After being in a relationship which was both emotionally and mentally abusive, I thought I would never see the light of day. In December of 2007 I found out I was pregnant. Only because I had really bad pains in my lower abdomen. I ended up in emergency, where they rushed me in for surgery. Needless to say, I lost the baby. Unfortunately, I can... Read more Chevron

posted 10/18/2010, comments (2)|

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A quick note

Just to let ya all know that I am doing great. By me limiting the time online I am feeling stronger everyday. I do miss writing here. I have been working on my memoir more and more. I quit my volunteer job because of staff abuse towards the "consumers." I reported and nothing was done about it. I feel at times that I abandoned... Read more Chevron

posted 06/21/2010, comments (3)|

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Memoirs of Madness: Who votes to change the term 'depression' ??

So, here I am, feeling a little emotionally naked. I strolled through a couple stores today with a dear friend who is a writer and editor extraordinaire. She is the first 'real' person to learn I've been spilling my guts on the faceless internet (She's one of the treasured five who have lightened my load immeasurably.)With... Read more Chevron

posted 04/30/2010, comments (11)|

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