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We have a relative that we jokingly refer to as hypochondriac. She isn’t diagnosable. We just like to tease her when she begins to worry about her health.  I mean, everyone worries about their health now and then. But, we probably should not tease about this since a number of people  do struggle with a type of disorder known as Illness Anxiety Disorder, formerly…

Wishing for the perfect mate? Well there is good news and bad news. Here’s the bad news first. According to a study at the University of Gothenburg and University of Oxford, men want attractive young women and women want older men with resources. Yes, the Hollywood stereotype of the trophy wife who marries for money and…

One of the concerns people who are diagnosed with depression have is knowing if medication treatment can help them. Many of us don’t want to take a medication if it is not necessary. However, when it comes to treatment for depression, a combination of both medication and therapy can be the best option for some…

Memorial Day usually means a day off, time to relax, barbecue, the beach and time with friends. But I hope on this Memorial Day you also take time to remember the significance of the day –honoring the people who have served our country and given their lives for our freedom. As we enjoying an extended…

Kirstin was being pressed to say, ‘Yes” to a dating proposal. She didn’t know why she struggled to make this basic commitment to date a really nice man in her singles class at church. She wants to eventually get married and have children.  She will never meet the right person if she doesn’t take a chance.…

A question often asked is, “Is there really only one way to God? Why is Jesus the only way? The Christian religion seems narrow and exclusive. Why can’t you just validate everyone’s religion as being equally valid?” This isn’t a new question. People have struggled with the “one way to God” belief for centuries. In fact,…

Remember the saying, “You are what you eat?” Our relationship with food matters, as the physical part of our lives certainly affects our soul and spirit. It’s Spring and time to get back in shape for a lot more outdoor fun so naturally I think about eating better and healthy. That’s why I was excited…

Mary suffers from depression and so did her mom. She now sees signs of depression in her young adult daughter. When it comes to depression, we know that it tends to run in families. If your parents are depressed, your risk of depression is higher than someone without the family history. What we don’t quite understand is…

Mother’s Day has been with us since 1914! But I had no idea the holiday was so controversial in its history. It actually had roots as a  Christian festival  known as Mothering Sunday. It fell on the 4th Sunday in lent and was a special service in which the church faithful would return to their “mother church.” Eventually…

There are times in our lives when we are more prone to anxiety and depression. For women, one of those times can be after the birth of a child and the early years of parenting. Life changes is such substantial ways. Even when the changes are positive, change is change and the adjustments can bring…
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