How To Practice Mindfulness for Beginners
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by thementalrefuge@gmail.com
10M ago
I was recently fortunate enough to attend a mental health expo as a work event. While I didn’t manage our company’s booth, I was able to explore the entire expo with a group of clients and learn about local resources in our area. I got to talk to local therapists who are just starting out in their practice, as well as learn about housing options for people who are either struggling with substance use or a persistent mental illness. During the expo, visitors were able to attend an hour long seminar on various topics. The topic that most peaked my interest was on mindfulness. I learned so much a ..read more
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Morning Routine to Reduce Stress
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by thementalrefuge@gmail.com
1y ago
Did you know that you can create a morning routine to reduce stress? Do you feel like once you get up in the morning, you are constantly running around to catch up to the day? That could be a result of not having the right morning routine in place. A morning routine is a great way to take charge of your whole day. It allows you enough time to focus on the most important things. And it sets you up for success for the rest of the day. That means little to no stress. And if you can start your day without feeling stressed, you’ll have enough resilience to face whatever the day throws at ..read more
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How to Boost Your Confidence and Self-Esteem
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by thementalrefuge@gmail.com
1y ago
If you’re reading this, I’m betting you want to learn how to boost your confidence and self-esteem. So what’s the difference? A lot of where we are in life has to do with our own personal levels of confidence and self-esteem. Self-esteem is simply confidence in one’s worth and abilities. When we are low in self-esteem, we tend to doubt our abilities and question our value. However, when self-esteem is high, a person feels empowered and capable of having whatever their heart desires.  It’s no secret that our life is a result of what we do. And, our actions are a result of how we think and ..read more
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Pain In Bipolar Disorder – Finding Purpose
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by admin
3y ago
If you struggle with bipolar disorder you know all too well the pain that is associated with it. We all go through dark and challenging times in our lives. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a sickness, or the ending of a relationship, we all experience darkness. This darkness and pain can leave […] The post Pain In Bipolar Disorder – Finding Purpose appeared first on The Mental Refuge ..read more
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How to Combat Loneliness as a Blogger
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by admin
3y ago
Loneliness as a blogger. Whether you blog about home decor, travel, fashion, food, or any other plethora of blog topics, there is one thing that we probably all have in common. We tend to get lonely. It can feel heavy and draining. Loneliness occurs as the result of feeling disconnected from others, which can happen […] The post How to Combat Loneliness as a Blogger appeared first on The Mental Refuge ..read more
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How to Manage Depression As a Christian
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by admin
3y ago
Learning how to manage depression as a Christian Learning how to manage depression as a Christian can be a tricky road. As a Christian who suffers from depression (bipolar type), I know how difficult it can be to find resources that will work for us. There are some things we can do to manage depression […] The post How to Manage Depression As a Christian appeared first on The Mental Refuge ..read more
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National Suicide Prevention Week
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by admin
3y ago
    This year, September 6th kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week and lasts through September 12th. If you’ve ever had the unfortunate deal of dealing with suicide in some form, you’ll know just how important it is.   *Trigger Warning: I wanted to share with you how suicide has affected my life in the […] The post National Suicide Prevention Week appeared first on The Mental Refuge ..read more
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I’m Lonely: What Christians Can Do To Help
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by admin
4y ago
I’m lonely I feel you Noah Cyrus. I get how you can be lonely. In the words of her song Lonely: Oh, can’t someone help meOh, please someone help meI don’t care anyone, anything‘Cause I’m so sick of being so lonelyMiss all my familyOh, I don’t care, anyone, anything‘Cause I’m so sick of being so […] The post I’m Lonely: What Christians Can Do To Help appeared first on The Mental Refuge ..read more
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9 Must-See Movies about Bipolar Disorder
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4y ago
There are many worthy films about mental illness that inspire, inform, and entertain. Here, I am narrowing down the list to 9 movies about bipolar disorder that you don’t want to miss! Follow my blog with Bloglovin #1 The Ghost and the Whale (2016) Maurice Benard (Sonny of General Hospital) stars as Joseph Hawthorne, a man whose wife was […] The post 9 Must-See Movies about Bipolar Disorder appeared first on The Mental Refuge ..read more
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Praying Away a Mental Illness
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by admin
4y ago
At times, it’s hard to believe that over 22 years ago, I almost took my life due to depression. Being a black female and growing up in the 1960’s where black people had way more to deal with than mental health conditions, mental health was never really discussed. The thing to do was to tell others about “praying […] The post Praying Away a Mental Illness appeared first on The Mental Refuge ..read more
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