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The good news is chipur is growing very nicely and I want to sustain that growth for all of us; and others enduring emotional and mental health disorders who don't know about chipur - yet.

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Just Another Teachin' Tuesday: Childhood depression? Come on now!?!?

Just Another Teachin' Tuesday: Childhood depression? Come on now!?!?

As difficult as it appears to be for most Americans to accept childhood depression, statistics generally cite prevalence at 10%. That’s a lot of kids, don’t you think?

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Emotional Rain

Emotional Rain

I wonder where you believe you fall on this spectrum of response. I wonder about my own pattern of reaction. You know, you take it and take it and take it - and then some. And you ponder two things, really. How much more is coming, and how much more can I take?

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Unemployed? 10 Things To Hold Onto

Unemployed? 10 Things To Hold Onto

Whether we've been laid off, terminated, or quit; being unemployed is absolutely awful. And, of course, along with it comes that seemingly endless and gut-wrenching job search. Well, come on in for 10 pieces of wisdom that'll help you make it through...

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Derealization & Depersonalization: Perceived Madness (3rd of 3)

Derealization & Depersonalization: Perceived Madness (3rd of 3)

Well, the bottom-line is we're left in this emotionally void and hypervigilant state, and Dr. Ramachandran proposes we have but two alternatives to account for what's happened: "The world just isn't real," presenting in the form of derealization, and "I'm not real," presenting in the form of depersonalization.

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Just Another Teachin’ Tuesday: The Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression

by Bill June 21, 2010
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So the study suggests the baby blues very often sets the stage for the presentation of postpartum depression. And if that’s the case, the aggressive treatment of the baby blues, as soon as it presents, makes perfect sense…The article’s fascinating. Just clikur on the headline or image and you’re there. Bill

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It’s a word…It’s a concept…It’s Home!

by Bill June 20, 2010
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Certainly, it’s a place where we’re typically found. And it’s likely the place from which we originate most days. But is it truly a place where we “flourish?” Is it where we live permanently? Hmmm – I don’t think so…I’d like you to read the rest. Just clikur on the image or headline. Thanks – Bill

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Happy Father’s Day!

by Bill June 20, 2010
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The man in the image is my father. A very great man, who merits a whole lot of respect, admiration, and love. Amongst many memorable moments, I’ll never forget – 34 years ago…I’d like you to read the rest. Just clikur on the image or headline. Thanks!

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Peanut Butter & Jelly, Barbie & Ken, Bipolar Disorder & Anxiety

by Bill June 18, 2010
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The man in the image is Dr. Jim Phelps, a Corvalis, OR psychiatrist. I was introduced to his work several years ago when I read his book, Why Am I Still Depressed? Recognizing and Managing the Ups and Downs of Bipolar II and Soft Bipolar Disorder…Would sure like you to read more. Just clikur on the image or headline. Thanks – Bill

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“My God, I can’t be thinking these things!” Relax, they’re intrusive thoughts.

by Bill June 16, 2010
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You know, I remember some ten years ago a friend asked if she could confide in me. I couldn’t believe my ears when she revealed she’d been experiencing intrusive thoughts. Of course, she had no idea as to what they were and was frightened silly. Do you suppose she felt buckets of relief when I shared my experiences? You bet she did…I’d like you to read more. Just clikur on the image or headline. Thanks! Bill

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Just Another Teachin’ Tuesday: The Insular Cortex

by Bill June 14, 2010
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Given these landmarks it’s obvious the insula is deeply involved with a wide variety of functioning linked to emotion and the maintenance of homeostasis, our body’s ability to maintain a relatively stable state of internal regulation and equilibrium. And, yes, it’s a frequent contributor to assorted psychopathology, particularly anxiety…How ’bout more? Just clikur on the headline or image. Thanks – Bill

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“What a pain in the neck!” Lots of helpful chipur tipurs…

by Bill June 13, 2010
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Were it not for the fact that I’m a baseline “tense” kind of guy, spend hours and hours producing chipur stuff on my laptop, hold tons of tension in my face, jaw, and shoulders, and have dicey posture I’d really be scratching my head as to why my neck is so chronically stiff. Unfortunately such are the facts… Go ahead and read the rest. Just clikur on either the image or headline.

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