Abraham Lincoln: A genuine titan in world history much admired for the noble, courageous leadership, so revered he gets to sit so proudly when memoralised in statue. Abe battled the black dog and battled it big time, living in an era before mental health was widely discussed and treated read how this amazing man lent on faith and the Bible to get him through some sore times with faith, vision and optimism. ...

Stumbled upon this  on Youtube and believe it perfectly captures common experiences and symptoms of someone suffering major depression. While this video doesn't go into ways of beating and treating depression, well not at length at any rate, getting identification of the stages is important. 1. Crying Andy describes continual and excessive crying. 2 Inability to cope with daily tasks. 3. Getting out of bed ...

I learned a lot of things from my mom but how to be happy  was not one of them. I had to figure that one out on my own and it was not easy. You would think that happiness is instinctual and that it would come naturally. Not for me. Generations of Depression: “Hey, Mom. I’m Finally Happy.” | Depression on My Mind. ...

From previous podcast: exercise and depression: Listen up folks, this cannot be underestimated, exercise is, and will always be in my opinion, one of the most EFFECTIVE ways at beating depression. This podcast will be looking at why this is the case. The 5 main points which are explained. Exercise helps References: Back from the Brink Background from Back from the Brink: Between August 2006 and January 2007 ...

One of the most painful things when working and watching people battle chronic depression is seeing them trying to think themselves out of the depression, not realising that his type of mindset often got them into and is keeping them in the depression in the first place. Excessive and unwanted rumination locks people in and losing focus and proper contact with the real world keeps them cocooned into self an ...

Two giants in world history whose shadow still looms over the era we live in, both widely respected as politicians, strategists, and as two mighty men whose resolute character, commitment and integrity continue to set great examples for many. Both men had excruciating battles with depression which they experienced deeply and regularly throughout their high profile careers. We continue to investigate how som ...

Being smart is always crucial to beating depression and way critical of being smart is being of susceptibilities to depression in all different domains of life. Personal, psychological, social, and...professional. Certain types of of job have proven connections to depression and it is wise to consider why this and and if your in one of these profession to take extra care and ensuring you guard yourself agai ...

How I Beat Depression is in the middle of the famous people who have beaten depression season. It's often quite surprising to find so many famous and influential figures going through and experiencing depression. Surprising and not so surprising. For many successfully overcoming depression is the impetus to live a very fulfilled life. Over the next few weeks this idea will be teased out further, the idea th ...

One of the most important discoveries of the 20th Century acknowledging the powerful and influential factor in everyone's life: self-image. Self-image determines action. If we see ourselves as a a victim we'll be victimised, if we see ourselves as a failure we will fail, if we see ourselves as dumb we will under-perform. And when the self-fulfilling prophecy comes to pass it is paradoxically welcomed as it' ...

Growing up as the youngest of five girls you could say that I always felt left out.  My father left when I was 9 leaving my mother to bring us up alone.  She had to hold down three jobs and leave most of the mothering up to my older sisters; they resented me for this and found many ways to show me. They ganged up on me, bullied me and picked on me constantly.  I started feeling lonely, abandoned, insecure a ...

Listen up folks, this cannot be underestimated, exercise is, and will always be in my opinion, one of the most EFFECTIVE ways at beating depression. This podcast will be looking at why this is the case. The 5 main points which are explained. Exercise helps References: Back from the Brink Background from Back from the Brink: Between August 2006 and January 2007, a link was established from the depressioNet w ...

I new about the 'Black Dog' comparison quite some time ago, even before I sunk into my deeper depressive episodes about five years ago, it was only though time and with the painful passage of hindsight that I began to truly appreciate how helpful and realistic such a comparison is for people trying to 'beat' depression. Please remember 'beat' does not mean abolish or eliminate depressive thought and experie ...

Graeme Cowan has been back from the brink. Well and truly. Raised in a solid, supportive and loving family, Graeme was always a high achiever and a go getter on all levels.  His parents recall  Graeme was a natural born leader, excelling in all endeavors he put his mind to. Although whilst very popular and successful he always grounded himself in community-building and charity events, this thirst to give ba ...

I came across a new psychological philosophy term today, it was when I was listening to my usual Podcast All in the Mind, the topic was personal construct psychology. I must admit I was compelled on hearing the central tenets. Like existentialism this orientation leans toward philosophical underpinnings, the therapist aims to avoid imposing opinion and tries to facilitate the patient to discover and realize ...

In this first podcast from How I Beat Depression we will look at three simple CBT techniques to help assist with lowering depression. First the problem of tiredness causing inactivity will be explored. Then the tendency to downplay success and praise will be examined. Finally overgeneralisations will be challenged. We hope you get some benefit from this podcast. Take care - The How I Beat Team. References G ...

One thing I totally vouch for is the positive effect and value from support groups. Not necessarily therapeutic groups, I'm more referring to organic mutual support groups run by and for their members. I believe that when done properly (and many statistics back this up) group therapy is a lot more effective than one on one psychotherapy or counselling - when it's done properly. If you think about it logical ...

I've really been back from the brink, suffering long term unemployment and severe clinical anxiety and depression. for most of my life the worst period by far was between years 2004-2006. Since then my life has been simply a joy with nearly no residual of depression lingering on. I live a pure and joyous life and thanks to these range of websites have been able to help hundreds, if not thousands across the ...