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  • Why You Will Never “Beat” Depression

    Much of the dialogue I hear about depression involves:  fighting, beating, or defeating depression.  People talk about the battle and the struggle with depression.  But... Read More
  • Depression: A Socio-Cultural Perspective

    Depression is often seen as being a problem with the individual.  A sign of faulty genetics, brain chemistry, or a weak and overly-emotional personality.  However,... Read More
  • Reflecting on 1 Year Ago

    1 year ago today, I started my journey north on the Pacific Crest Trail. Leading up to that moment I was anxiety, fear, doubt, questioning.... Read More
  • “Okay, I’m Depressed. Now What?” (ACTIONABLE)

    I first learned that I was *clinically* depressed after I took Burn's diagnostic.  It was a bit of a shock, frankly.  I had thought that... Read More
  • How I Recovered From Depression: 8 Alternatives That Worked

    I was severely depressed and suicidal for about 15 months before I recovered.  During that time, I tried everything that I could get my hands... Read More

Mental Health

November 28, 2018November 29, 2018
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Why You Will Never “Beat” Depression

Much of the dialogue I hear about depression involves:  fighting, beating, or defeating depression.  People talk about the battle and the struggle with depression.  But in my experience, you don’t beat depression.   Because depression is coming from a part of you.   (more…)
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July 11, 2018March 7, 2019
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Depression: A Socio-Cultural Perspective

Depression is often seen as being a problem with the individual.  A sign of faulty genetics, brain chemistry, or a weak and overly-emotional personality.  However, we rarely discuss depression in the context of larger trends, and... Read More
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April 25, 2018July 11, 2018
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“Okay, I’m Depressed. Now What?” (ACTIONABLE)

I first learned that I was *clinically* depressed after I took Burn's diagnostic.  It was a bit of a shock, frankly.  I had thought that I was mildly depressed, not severely depressed, and I was... Read More
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Hiking

May 17, 2018March 7, 2019
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Reflecting on 1 Year Ago

1 year ago today, I started my journey north on the Pacific Crest Trail. Leading up to that moment I was anxiety, fear, doubt, questioning. But walking away from that monument I knew I was where I needed to be. (more…)
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February 16, 2018July 11, 2018
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The Case For Thru-Hiking Psychology

I was alone, hurrying to Vermillion Valley Resort to make the 4 pm ferry. I crossed Bear Creek (a.k.a. big-ass river) on a massive log, and then I charged into some fast-flowing creeks — quick, quick!  I had to do 16 miles in 6 hours…

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January 23, 2018July 11, 2018
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I went broke today!

I went broke today! Part of me is calm, the other part of me is completely flipping out—like a chicken with its head cut off, running around, and clucking. I lie awake while the two... Read More
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