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How Abraham Lincoln Beat Depression

Justin Bennett — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:08:36 +0000

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.

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How Andy Identified and beat Depression

Justin Bennett — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:29:19 +0000

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 was a nightmare, was "murder". 4 Vivid, frantic dreams. 5.Waking up tired, the dreams and inability to properly rest took a toll on him. 6. Like is mundane and difficult despite many things to enjoy. READ MORE

Generations of Depression: “Hey, Mom. I’m Finally Happy.” | Depression on My Mind

Justin Bennett — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:09:26 +0000

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.

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Exercise and depression – Always worth going over this again!

Justin Bennett — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:55:08 +0000

From previous podcast: exercise-depression" target="_blank">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, a link was established from the depressioN READ MORE

How being unfocused contributes to depression

Justin Bennett — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:42:21 +0000

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.

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How Churchill and Lincoln beat depression

Justin Bennett — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:37:44 +0000

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 some very famous and influential figures beat depression. Remember when we say beat we don't necessarily mean getting rid of the depression altogether, it means not allowing it to severely impair functioning, relationships and happiness. It's important to note that depression for many does come back and bite but for many who effectively build coping strategies it doesn't sid READ MORE

10 Careers With High Rates of Depression

Justin Bennett — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:20:35 +0000

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 against the chances of suffering depression. Often really making sure your self care and personal life is carefully balances is a critical part in staving off the wretched black dog. READ MORE

Famous people who suffered depression

Justin Bennett — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 07:50:26 +0000

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 that depression is often the catalyst for accomplishing many gre READ MORE

Shatter the negative self image and beat your depression

Justin Bennett — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:40:32 +0000

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's strengthe READ MORE

How Rene beat depression

Justin Bennett — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:45:29 +0000

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 and very confused. Why did dad leave, did I do something wrong? My mother started drinking most nights and every weekend and we had wild parties at ou READ MORE

Podcast 2: How exercise and beat your depression

Justin Bennett — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:49:21 +0000

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

Churchill’s The Black Dog. A helpful analogy for beating depression!

Justin Bennett — Mon, 17 May 2010 09:19:20 +0000

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 experience altogether, it woul READ MORE

How Graeme beat chronic melancholic depression and suicide

Justin Bennett — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:19:28 +0000

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 back weaves a thread through Graeme's entire narrative. In time Graeme translated his hard drive into a READ MORE

Complex needs and overly complex therapies – keep it simple

Justin Bennett — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:55:43 +0000

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 their own constructs and how the READ MORE

First Podcast: How CBT can help you beat depression

Justin Bennett — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:09:16 +0000

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.

Mutual Support Groups | A Vital Link in the recovery from depression

Justin Bennett — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:37:48 +0000

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 logically for a few moments, it totally makes sense. Just always keep in mind I am not rubbishing one on o READ MORE

How Justin Beat Severe Clinical Depression

Justin Bennett — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:16:08 +0000

I've really been back from the brink, suffering Unemployment" target="_blank">long term unemployment and severe clinical anxiety and depression. for most of my life the worst period by far was between years 2004-2 READ MORE