How to Overcome Depression—the Unwelcome “Third Wheel” in a Relationship

Robin L. Flanigan
January 10, 2022

One partner’s depression can affect both people in a relationship. Thriving together depends on good communication skills, mutual compassion, curiosity, and a true commitment to teamwork. Making a Relationship Work, Even with Depression Depression makes an unwelcome third wheel in a relationship. Emotional support, household help, even income—in the grip of depression, all that and...

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How to Bypass Pessimism’s “Thought Filter”

Carol L. Rickard, LCSW
August 29, 2022

When something goes wrong and you feel your world is falling apart, try to determine if negative “thought filters” are causing more pain—and trouble! Catastrophic Thinking Has this ever happened to you? You receive a little bit of bad news and suddenly feel like your world is falling to pieces? This was me yesterday! For the...

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Strategies for Handling Work Stress & Depression

Carol L. Rickard, LCSW
August 22, 2022

Stressful work situations and conflicts can cause excess anxiety and aggravate depression symptoms. Here are 3 strategies that helped me cope with a toxic workplace. Workplace Stress In a recent workshop, a woman described how she works in a situation that has her so stressed out that her hair is falling out, and she asked...

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How to Overcome Anxiety When Triggered by Time

Carol L. Rickard, LCSW
August 15, 2022

When the clock is ticking and I have to be somewhere, my stress level goes through the roof. To stabilize before emotional paralysis sets in, I manage my schedule, emotions, and mind. Time Pressure There is one trigger that has the power to absolutely paralyze me: TIME. All my life, it seems I’ve tended to...

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Why Wellness Is a Choice

Carol L. Rickard, LCSW
August 8, 2022

With time, I learned that managing the symptoms of depression and anxiety requires active—not passive or reactive—decision-making to move toward better mental health. Accepting Responsibility for Mental Health Treatment Years ago, I was on a conference call with folks from DBSA Tennessee giving my talk “Unlocking Wellness Within.” After my talk, we opened up the lines...

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Listening—Key in Depression & Anxiety Management

Owen Ashton
July 25, 2022

In managing depression and anxiety, the ability to listen is an important skill to possess—both for you and for those in your support network. “Every one of you has two ears and one heart so you are powerful.”—Kevin Berthia Kevin Berthia became famous [after appearing in] a 2005 San Francisco Chronicle newspaper cover photo. He...

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