Category Archives: Depression

Remembering My Father

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Tracey

I received an early morning phone call on 3/28/12 that my father (69) passed away.   It was a bit of a surprise; he had survived several risky surgeries rife with complications – he had been home about 3 weeks after … Continue reading →

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The Year of First’s

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Tracey

The Year of First’s Some say nothing is harder than the loss, until you experience the Year of First’s.   The first day, the first week, the first month… and every gut wrenching memorable milestone in between! Maybe it’s a birthday … Continue reading →

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Reducing Stress

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Tracey

10 Stress Reduction Tools   1) Connect with others   2) Practice positive thinking   3) Be physically active   4) Volunteer   5) Sleep   6) Do something you love   7) Eat well – healthy choices   8) … Continue reading →

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Willingness to Change

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Tracey

Definition:  Willingness = not choosing to refuse; complying; voluntary choice; not adverse; favorably disposed. Let’s assume you have this recurring problem, you have talked to variety of resources among your support system (spouse, siblings, friends, coworkers, etc) but nothing seems … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Grief

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Tracey

It is innate for you to attach to things and people; to hold things of importance close to your heart.  Thus it is also natural for you to feel a void when what you hold special is no longer present … Continue reading →

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Depression Details

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Tracey

Depression is treatable, however often goes without being reported or diagnosed. Depression can adversely affect the course and outcome of common chronic conditions, such as arthritis, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Depression also can result in increased work … Continue reading →

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Loss and Grief Are Different

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tracey

To say loss and grief are different may come across as semantics to the person suffering.  The two are different in the fact there is a cause and effect relationship that must be understood.   One does not suffer from grief … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Over Fiscal Cliff

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Tracey

This is the opinion of one person.   What qualifies me to have an opinion?   I’m in the 98%.  But my perspective comes from that of a therapist and life coach. I’ve seen an increase in financial impact on my clients.   … Continue reading →

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