On The Other side of Fear- Your New Life!

On the other side of fear is your new life! 

Fear keeps us from so much. 


Fear keeps us from mending and pursuing relationships.

Fear keeps us from pursuing our passions.

Fear keeps us from pursuing our purpose in life.

Fear keeps us from pursuing our goals in life.

Fear keeps us from exploring life!

What are you afraid of? 

I want to encourage you to write down your fears and concerns in life and then ask yourself first of all- where do they stem from? Then ask yourself .... are they irrational? 

Your fears can be worked through. Counseling can help.

Choose today to stop living in fear!

 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
 
  “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3

  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

  "Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.” John 14:27


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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) For Depression

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help individuals suffering from anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

It has also found extensive use in anger management therapy, especially in identifying healthy anger from destructive anger. 

It is also widely used to resolve depression- based on the theory that patterns of thoughts that govern mood, and that negative thoughts about oneself, one’s ability to function in society, and even one’s appearance............... can trigger massive depressive episodes. 

What is CBT?
Cognitive behavior therapy is a common type of talk therapy, or psychotherapy, and one of the few forms of psychotherapy that has been scientifically tested and found to be effective – in hundreds of clinical trials.


An example---------To illustrate, individuals viewing an episode of a cooking show on television will have several different reactions, but the two most relevant will be, “I can do that!” based on high self-image, and, “I could never do that, I’m not smart enough.” based on low self-image and major depression. 

These spontaneous reactions are known as “automatic thoughts”, and thus determine self-image and behavior, sometimes to a greater extent than the real world. 


How CBT  Works:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the role of thoughts in behavior and mood. 

This “inductive” therapy allows the client (under the supervision and with the help of a therapist) to access a reservoir of negative or nonproductive thoughts or beliefs, and from that to derive more effective patterns of behavior. 

CBT teaches individuals how to separate the problem from their reaction to the problem.
 
CBT and Depression:
CBT can be very helpful in treating depression. 

In fact, given the self-destructive nature of clinical depression, it is an excellent tool to begin shaping the situation in the patient’s eyes.

As a standalone therapy, CBT has been proven in randomized controlled trials to be more effective in generating remission in depressive patients than either pharmaceuticals or nonspecific psychotherapy. (According to research conducted by the Veteran’s Administration/Department of Defense, “Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Depressive Disorder” (2009), CBT is “an empirically-validated psychotherapy that is recommended as a first-line treatment for depression".)

 Reference:https://thepanelist.net/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-treatment-depression/

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 By Diane Davidson 
                               Gammon M.S.
         Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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The Joy That Tomorrow Brings

Growing up, I was always excited about things. I got excited about the day that I was living and I got excited about days to come. I have always just been excited about life. 

I did have many trials and difficult days, weeks, and months. There were financial struggles, multiple traumas, health problems and more.

However, I continued to be excited about life.

My mother passed away from cancer 25 years ago. The biggest compliment that she ever gave me is when she told me that she recognized that I always got excited about life. 

 When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy.Psalm 94:19

There is sadness, pain, illness, fear, and suffering. But there is also joy. There is the promise of tomorrow and another day to try and make the most of our lives, to be thankful for the blessings no matter how small.


Years ago, I miscarried several babies. I have also watched one of my daughters suffer a miscarriage. 

It is unbearable emotional pain.  

But God's blessings continue and we are not suppose to understand everything, but to trust Him.

 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Romans 12:12

I am thankful for joy in the midst of pain and suffering. I am thankful for second chances, and grace. I am thankful for our Savior.

I lost 6 babies and a grandson. I just found out last night that my 5th grandchild who is due at the end of the year is a girl, my 5th granddaughter. Our rainbow baby w/a high risk pregnancy. But we are choosing joy. My cup runneth over. 

Our cup runneth over. I am so proud of my daughter for choosing joy and faith in the midst of pain and fear.

 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Ps. 30:5).

What are you thankful for? What joy can you focus on?  

What can you change about your life or even with your attitude about tomorrow?  


The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.Zephaniah 3:17

There is always hope! 

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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

 
  

 

 

How Depression Differs From Sadness

How does depression differ from occasional sadness?

Everyone at one time or another feels low in spirits. However, these low spirits pass quickly and fairly easily.



Someone who has depression feels low in spirits for a longer time frame. Depression is when someone is low in spirits for at least 2 weeks straight or longer.

Someone who is depressed usually feels hopeless as well. They also tend to blame themselves for feeling so low.

Further, depression interferes with activities of daily living such as work or not being able to concentrate on tasks.

When someone is depressed, they have difficulty eating and/ or sleeping.

Other possible symptoms of depression include chronic pain, headaches or stomach aches. Some people may also feel angry or restless for long periods of time.

People who are depressed may also become overwhelmed and exhausted and stop participating in some of their everyday activities altogether. 

They may withdraw from family and friends.

Individuals who are depressed may also have thoughts of death or suicide.

 Reference
 http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/understanding-depression.aspx


There is help and hope for depression.

Seek help today if you feel that you are depressed. 

Choose HOPE today!  

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Registration is required for each group. 

Email:
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There is always hope! 

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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

Self-Harm

What is Self-Harm?

Self-harm is when you hurt yourself as a way of dealing with something that is troubling you.

One way is to hurt yourself physically. Some people cut themselves. Another way is to not take care of yourself like you should.

Some ways of self-harming can include:

• cutting yourself
• poisoning yourself
• over-eating or under-eating
• burning your skin
• inserting objects into your body
• hitting yourself or walls
• overdosing
• exercising excessively
• scratching and hair pulling

Self-harm can create very difficult feelings and could make you feel even worse. 

If you self-harm, you may feel embarrassed or ashamed about it. You also might be worried that other people will judge you or pressure you to stop if you tell them about it. 

Because of this, some people keep their self-harming a secret.

It is best not to keep it a secret though. It is best to tell someone and to seek help. 

People say that they self harm for different reasons. 

 Some people say it makes them feel a certain way when they do it and that is why they do it. 

 If you don’t understand the reasons for your self-harm, know that it is okay and that you do not need to know why.

It is also important for people to know that most people who demonstrate self-harm do not do it to get attention. More so, they do it because of how it makes them feel when they do it. 

Some of the reasons people hurt themselves are:

-To express something that is hard to put into words

-To make experiences, thoughts or feelings that feel 
invisible into something visible

-To change emotional pain into physical pain

-To try to minimize overwhelming emotional feelings or thoughts

-To gain a sense of trying to be in control

-To try and escape from traumatic memories

-To try and feel numb, disconnected or dissociated to something

-To create a reason to have to physically care for yourself

-To express suicidal feelings and thoughts without taking your own life  

- To let others know that you are hurting without having to talk to them

• Reference- mind.org 

There is help!!! 

Counseling can help. If you are harming yourself, please seek help for yourself. 

There is always hope! 

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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........