I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

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~ My Struggle with Medicines ~No matter how many times my psychiatrist explains to methe effectiveness of medicines, I still feel very reluctant to take them.Compliance with medicines is a big issue for me. Despite repeatedassurance from my psychiatrist that the medicines are importantand safe for me, I still doubt. I’m worried about side effects. I’m notsure whether the medicines will work for me. I still sometimesdoubt that I have depression. So, even if the medicines work fordepression, it may not work for me as I don’t have depression.Maybe it’s a big mistake on the part of my well-intendingpsychiatrist; wrong diagnosis.65
I used to cry when I had to take medicines. As the medicinesentered my body, I thought to myself, “Why do I have to suffer fromdepression?! Why me?! Why do I need to take medicines?! Whycan’t I stop my medicines?! Why?! Why?! Why?!” As you haveprobably guessed, I have never gotten satisfactory answers.Several times, I managed to convince my psychiatrist to reduce mymedicines. Unfortunately, I had very bad relapses and almost endedup killing myself. Now, I realize that medicines are not everything;but they are essential together with other treatments fordepression, e.g. psychotherapy, family support, exercise, nutrition,spirituality, etc.Nowadays, instead of condemning my medicines when I take them,I have learned to consume them with a positive mental attitude.When I put the medicines into my mouth, I radiate positivethoughts to my medicines, body and mind. And I try to bless themwith love and compassion. It’s not easy, but I’m trying. I’m suremany of you who are depressed, reading this, share similarexperiences. I truly know how you feel. But please don’t give up –we shall go through this together – we are not alone.I wonder when I can reduce my medicines again. I’d better notthink this aloud, or else my psychiatrist will be very upset withme…66
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I’M STILL HUMANUnderstanding Depr
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ReminderThis is a book on mental he
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come forward and seek help. In this
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ContentForewordDedicationPrefacePAR
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PART 4: Jasmine’s journey of reco
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forgive themselves and others by pr
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The book suggests that depression i
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PrefaceI wrote this book with Jasmi
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What is depression?Depression is a
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What depression is NOT!• It’s N
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6. Moving or speaking so slowly tha
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People who are depressed also often
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• More likely to appear in the fo
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Depression and suicideIf I had no s
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What should I do if I or somebodyha
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Page 64 and 65: ~ Introduction ~I’m an introvert
Page 66 and 67: ~ Hopeless ~My life is like a withe
Page 68 and 69: ~ Useless ~This is my healing diary
Page 70 and 71: ~ Guilt ~Very often, I’m not a go
Page 72 and 73: ~ Burden ~I always feel like a huge
Page 74 and 75: ~ Weak ~One of the main reasons why
Page 76 and 77: ~ Gloomy Evenings ~Generally, peopl
Page 78 and 79: ~ Suicidal Thoughts ~Life is indeed
Page 80 and 81: ~ Self-harm ~I know I’m not suppo
Page 84 and 85: ~ Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT)
Page 86 and 87: ~ Not My True Self ~“Trust me, Ja
Page 88 and 89: ~ The Story of a Pothole ~This is a
Page 90 and 91: the pothole that had taught her man
Page 92 and 93: • Feelings of worthlessness or in
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Page 96 and 97: ~ Let’s Be Friends ~Dear Depressi
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Page 102 and 103: Come on,let’s follow me OUT…str
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Page 108 and 109: Yes, they are indeed very strong. I
Page 110 and 111: • Remember that God is loving and
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Page 114 and 115: 5. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS:Yeahoo, lif
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20 FAQ’s during depression treatm
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methods (page 122). To some, it may
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If your psychiatrist is not helpful
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Before you stop your antidepressant
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8. Are there any food restriction?I
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medication. This is usually due to
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sleep, constipation, bad-tempered).
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• 6. If you can’t sleep, don’
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n Adopt a passive attitude, i.e. do
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17. I’m very confused and indecis
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18. How can I change my negative th
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5DiscountingPositiveIgnoring the go
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I’MUSELESSI SEE, IT’S OK….I S
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Watch your thoughts, for they becom
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for sleep, increased libido, spendi
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Here are some ways to help us to fi
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What should I say to support a pers
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Say: It’s unfortunate that so man
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(8) You must be too free and thinki
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Forum for understanding depressionw
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Dr. Phang stressed that just like p
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further assessment. She was given q
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In short, kindness, friendship, lis
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It is so inspiring to see several m
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it tends automatically to ruminate
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‘normal’ (part and parcel of li
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PART 4Jasmine’s Journeyof Recover
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1. A Journey Of Recovery2. OMG - It
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OMG - It’s Never EasyThe journey
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It’s Scary - Panic Attacks!Due to
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Don't Delay - Seek Proper Treatment
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Trust Me -Medicine Is Very Importan
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Have I Recovered?On many occasions,
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Small Is Beautiful - Set Small Goal
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fight with the feelings but befrien
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It’s OK Not To Be OkayLow self-es
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Gyming The Mind & BodyI try to main
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Adjust: I adjust the way I perceive
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What I can I do now? Instead of was
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event's memories are still there bu
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Be Grateful To Be HappyLife with de
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Don’t Give Up, Be Hopey!The tips,
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After rain there’s a rainbow,Afte
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DONATIONThe publication of this boo
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About the authorDr. Phang Cheng Kar
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