Beyond Blue - Therese J. Borchard

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Tuesday June 10, 2008

Video: Escaping Depression

There is a reason why most psych wards integrate occupational therapy (which I've come to call "recess") into their programs. Believe it or not, painting that ugly bird house takes your mind off your agony, if only for a few...

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Wednesday June 4, 2008

Video: When Was Your Last Shower?

I kind of hate to go here, but I need to for those who are EXTREMELY depressed and their loved ones. One symptom of severe depression is a lack of all self-care, and, in particular, personal hygiene. In retrospect, I...

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Friday May 23, 2008

Ann on Being Authentic

I love this video of Ann describing her second calling, to help others who suffer from mental illness. By being authentic herself, Ann has inspired me to do so, as well. To view the YouTube video, click here. To read...

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Filed Under: being yourself, Beyond Blue, depression, depression blog, guardian angels, inspiration, my guardian angel, second calling, stigma, Therese Borchard

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Thursday May 15, 2008

Getting Through the Rough Spots

The page offers the video I made a few months back on getting through the rough spots. Come to think of it, maybe I should watch it again for myself....

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Filed Under: Beliefnet, Beliefnet Community, Beyond Blue, community support, depression, depression blog, relapse, rough spots, therapy, Therese Borchard, youtube video

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Wednesday May 14, 2008

Video: Humor Heals

Apparently I upset a few folks in my recent video, the interview with Eric and Mr. Guardian Angel, "Being Married to a Manic Depressive," when I used the term "whackjob" to describe MYSELF. I sincerely apologize for offending anyone by...

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Filed Under: Beyond Blue, bipolar disorder, comic relief, depression, depression blog, humor, mental health, Therese Borchard, video blog

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Wednesday May 7, 2008

Video: Healing From the Inside Out

I am forever indebted to my writing instructor, Laura Oliver, for everything she taught me about the craft. But more importantly, she taught me how to go inside for what you need, and to try to resist the urge to...

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Friday May 2, 2008

Video: Being Married to a Manic Depressive

You really want to now what it's like being married to a whackjob??? Here's my interview with two men who fess up to their wives' moodiness and some techniques that have worked well in their marriages....

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Filed Under: Beyond Blue, bipolar disorder, commitment, depression, depression symptoms, divorce statistics, forgiveness, marriage, marriage to a bipolar, media, mental health, relationships, therapy

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Wednesday April 30, 2008

Video: Meet Guardian Angel, Ann!

I've told you about my guardian angel, but does she really exist????? I can prove it in this video. Here she is, taped live!, to tell you about her second calling, which is reaching out to fellow depressives as she...

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Wednesday April 30, 2008

Video: On Being Authentic

Sometime in her 30s, Ann decided to be authentic and tell it like it is. She has inspired me to do the same, to go public with all my foibles and frustrations. After you listen to her, you won't want...

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Filed Under: being yourself, Beyond Blue, depression, depression blog, guardian angels, inspiration, my guardian angel, second calling, stigma, Therese Borchard

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Wednesday April 23, 2008

Video: Lessons on Letting Go

All the comments from my Monday post, "Dear God: My Peace I Give You," have got me thinking more about just how we might go about getting acquiring "peace." I also talked about this with Gus Lloyd, host of "Seize...

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Filed Under: addiction, Beyond Blue, depression, depression blog, mental illness, peace, questions, recovery, Therese Borchard