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Leaving Lamictal and Antidepressants for Now

by John Folk-Williams 25 Comments

Leaving Lamictal and antidepressants

By phasing out lamotrigine, known more widely by the trade name Lamictal, and other antidepressants, I have recently ended 18 years of uninterrupted medication use to treat depression. It’s been a rough ride with 20 different psychotropic drugs. I had a few good periods with their help, but for the most part the results have […]

Filed Under: Psychiatric Treatment Tagged With: antidepressants, medication, psychiatry, therapy

Revisiting: Removing Barriers to Closeness

by John Folk-Williams 10 Comments

barriers to closeness

This is a new version of an early post about how my wife and I were able to keep our relationship together despite the impact of depression. It discusses a therapeutic approach to emotional awareness that helps eliminate barriers to closeness by drawing on ideas about acceptance. More than 20 years ago I stopped believing […]

Filed Under: Psychotherapy, Relationship Tagged With: intimacy, partners, self, shame, therapy

Why I Write Storied Mind

by John Folk-Williams 22 Comments

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Writing Storied Mind is one of the most important things I do to stay well, but it’s not easy. I struggle with writing and I thrive on it. I need to write and I long to get away from it. I discover what I’m all about by writing, and I get lost and confused in […]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: attention, awareness, fear, metaphors, therapy

“A Mind for Life” Ebook Is Now Available

by John Folk-Williams 11 Comments

Recover from Depression Ebook

I’m happy to announce that A Mind for Life, my ebook on recovery from depression, is now available. Unlike many recent books about how to deal with the illness, this one focuses on the inner work of change rather than medical treatments and experience with antidepressants. It may not be for everyone, but it captures […]

Filed Under: Recovery Tagged With: awareness, belief, ebooks, hope, therapy

Judy’s Story of Depression and PTSD

by John Folk-Williams 8 Comments

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In this post, Judy tells her compelling story of lifelong depression and PTSD as well as her gradual healing and recovery with the aid of innovative therapies such as hypnosis and EMDR. Background As is the case with many people who live with depression for a number of years, it’s wreaked havoc on my marriage […]

Filed Under: Recovery Stories Tagged With: emotional abuse, postpartum depression, PTSD, therapy, work

Russ Harris on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

by John Folk-Williams 7 Comments

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy video

Dr. Russ Harris, a physician and psychotherapist, has written several books (The Happiness Trap, ACT Made Simple) to explain Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to the general public. These short videos are excerpts from an interview he did with the Australian TV personality, Zara. The two of them improvise some brief demonstrations of key techniques you […]

Filed Under: Psychotherapy Tagged With: acceptance, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, therapy

Is There a Link Between Mindfulness and Hypnosis?

by John Folk-Williams 14 Comments

focus for mindfulness and hypnosis

In looking for ideas about the power of the mind in healing, I’ve never thought about a possible link between mindfulness and hypnosis. Until now. Michael Yapko claims there is a close connection between the two in his latest book, Mindfulness and Hypnosis. I’ve learned a lot from his well-known self-help books on depression (Breaking […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Psychotherapy Tagged With: awareness, dissociation, hypnosis, meditation, mind, therapy

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Depression affects emotions, mental abilities, self-concept, behavior, relationships and the entire body. These core posts describe the full range of symptoms affecting daily life. Read More.

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Hoping for recovery gives you a motive but not a method for getting there. This section has posts about therapies and healing methods you can work with either on your own or with professional guidance. Read more.

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