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Life on a Mental Health Ward
Thomas, (not his real name), had taken us out for a meal in China Town. Lovely fellow, friend and colleague. I had just resigned my position at work to go to better climes even though I thoroughly enjoyed my workmates, and efforts had been made for me to stay. It was a brilliant Friday send…
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What to do for yourself when Mental Illness strikes
Last time we took a brief look at what happens when mental illness strikes your marriage, when mental illness becomes the uninvited companion in your home. Mental illness brings chaos and upheaval in the home. It is worse than the most interfering mother in law! Mental illness can be frightening. As the caregiver, ‘living with’…
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When Mental Illness strikes a marriage – Walking in my shoes
It is said there is an elevated risk of divorce when a spouse is challenged with mental illness. The cycle of emotions that the caring spouse endures make this risk pronounced, as sentiments towards the other run high and scorch desert dry. Everyone and thing gets affected. The kids, the extended family, the friends, the pets et…
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Mental Illness in Families – Walking in my shoes
It is ironic that all my life, I have come in contact with several people who have been through the devastation – an aunt, a very young cousin that died just a few years ago, my best friend, my housemate at university – yes I have had my fair share of close association with people…
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Mental Illness in Families
Hi. My name is Zoe… It is about time I popped my pretty head (smiles) and get to know you all out there. Thanks for popping by at Defying Mental Illness. We hope you have been enjoying Chuck’s story. Well, I am the wife of Chuck. His story of defying mental illness is mine as well…
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4 Steps in Meditation – Part 2
So, the last couple of times, we have been talking about meditation. The Bible teaches that the key to good success, i.e. permanent success, is meditation. But rather than ’empty our minds’ as is done in Eastern practices of meditation, Christian meditation is about filling our minds with good thoughts. So lets recap what the first 2…
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