July 2015 – DBSA San Gabriel Valley

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Goodbye, My Friend

July 21, 2015 impiou5 Comments Off

“I know the feeling of that buzz Dale because I died too. But I had too much to do; I could not relax and go with it.” […]

Mental Illness Stigma Project

April 4, 2013 Comments Off

Video from the Mental Illness Stigma Project. How many ways can you describe someone who is mentally ill? […]

Bipolar Affective Disorder – A Guide to Recovery

July 5, 2014 Comments Off

Individuals with bipolar disorder often spend many years seeking professional help and may get from three to four diagnoses from doctors before receiving a correct diagnosis. Early diagnosis is important as it can lessen the effects of the disorder on the individual. Individuals with bipolar disorder have an approximately 75-80 percent risk for alcohol and substance abuse. Marital fluctuation, chronic unemployment, and suicide are also prevalent. […]

PTSD

October 22, 2013 Comments Off

PTSD & Parkinson’s Disease: Longer Version

How cortisol can affect the hippocampus, amyglada,damage neurons, synapses and dendrites, etc. The link between emotional trauma and Parkinson’s. […]

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Life trains us to wait for permission. We start growing when we stop asking.

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The urge to explain everything can come from trying to control how others see you. But confidence grows when you trust that your words—and your decisions—can stand on their own.

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We often blame loneliness on individual choices. But when the shared spaces that once brought people together disappear, friendships have fewer chances to begin.

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Knowing which values matter most to you can help you make better decisions and improve your overall well-being. Here's how it works.

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DBSA San Gabriel Valley

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Month: July 2015

Goodbye, My Friend