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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Depression
There are many scenarios in which a man or woman may wake up one morning to discover they are widowed. For some, it comes slowly over a period of time, while for others, it happens suddenly and unexpectedly. Though many say separation or divorce can feel the same, whether one is very young or very …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Counseling, Depression
“Don’t cry for me, don’t shed a tear, the time I shared with you will always be. And when I’m gone, please carry on, don’t cry for me.” Lyrics from this song by CeCe Winans say what so many hear when they lose someone. Whether it be a spouse, partner, parent, child, or close friend, …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Depression
Are you, or someone you know, avoiding phone calls, failing to respond to the continuous ringing of a doorbell, or letting unopened mail pile up at the door? Is there a lack of interest in things once enjoyed or a refusal to attend school or go to work? Is a once clean home in disarray …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Counseling, Depression, Individual Counseling
Feeling invisible, unseen, or unheard can happen in the home, the workplace, a classroom, a doctor’s office, social settings, or when supervising a team of subordinates. Middle children, very young children, women, victims of bullying, religious and racial minorities, the obese, the soft-spoken, and men short in statue often experience invisibility, “the inability to be seen …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Depression
Understanding depression can be challenging, especially if you are attempting to diagnose yourself or a loved one. Most depressed people have no knowledge of the illness and refuse to admit they are depressed. They may wonder why they feel sad, are irritable, angry, and crying for no apparent reason, yet when you suggest they may …
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