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[RA & Depression] Battling Rheumatoid Arthritis Depression with Laughter

Battling Rheumatoid Arthritis Depression with Laughter by Niki Wyre   Ever feel like you are a warrior getting ready for battle just getting ready before bedtime? First there is the bedtime meds, followed by the biofreeze or icy/hot you apply. Once that dries there are ace bandage

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[RA & Depression] Where Are You Planting Your Roots in the Middle of Your Depression?

Where Are You Planting Your Roots in the Middle of Your Depression? by New Dawn Rising   I went to the old dictionary to get a basic definition for depression. It said “Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a

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[RA & Depression] Is it Sadness, The Blues or Depression?

Is it Sadness, The Blues or Depression? by New Dawn Rising A many of you know that read my posts, I have really been struggling with Major Depressive Disorder with vague suicidal ideation. I just came out of an 11 day inpatient psych hospital for the treatment

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[RA & Depression] Fear of the Fight

Depression: The Fear of the Fight by New Dawn Rising As a Christian, I have had a hard understanding why I can’t just pray through this depression and God will heal me. Why do I have to go through the “fight”? But I had a long talk

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[RA & Depression] The Basis of My Depression Through My Own Eyes

Depression: The Basis for my Depression Through My Own Eyes by New Dawn Rising Well today’s depression hit me as soon as I managed to open my eyes. It felt like someone had hit me upside the head with a 2X4. The last few days have been better,

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[RA & Depression] Seeking Treatment

Depression: Seeking Treatment by New Dawn Rising So during my rheumy appointment, I was quite emotional. I was feeling very depressed. It felt like I was sitting in a very deep pit and could not see even a glimmer of light. For me not seeing light was

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[RA & Depression] My Depression

Depression by New Dawn Rising I was diagnosed with RA the day before Christmas via a phone message left by my rheumatologist. He said, “I am so sorry to tell you that your MRI showed you have RA. I really didn’t expect this diagnosis. I really thought

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