Hope For The Dispirited Soul

Links borne of my research, musings borne of my heart, all intended to stimulate the mind and replenish the soul. Topics include spirituality and mental health.

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Might #psilocybin, the #hallucinogenic 'magic mushroom', possibly be the Holy Grail of #depression treatment?

Maybe so.

A recent study demonstrated its superiority to Lexapro in both speed of response and several secondary measures of depression.

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Suffering and Transcendence | Psychology Today https://t.co/1mVuYM87gN am

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What, if anything, does our conception of #God offer us?

Each of us must answer this central #existential question.

For me, God is (paraphrasing renown #Theologian #PaulTillich), "The Source of Love, The Source of Life, The Ground of Our Being".

What does your God offer you?

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The #FirstTruth of #Buddhism is that "Life is suffering".

Another #Buddhist teaching posits that #Suffering is often rooted in a desire for the possession of #Impermanent material things.

On releasing this life-limiting penchant for #MaterialPossession:

#SpiritualGrowth

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Could a widely-used wrinkle-reducing drug reduce symptoms of #Depression?

The surprising answer appears to be 'Yes'.

In early studies, #BotoxInjections have shown mood-elevating effects.

#Botox would be a welcome addition to the #Treatment arsenal.

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#Lithium is a salt used in #Psychiatry to reduce #Suicidal risk.

Often found in community drinking water, it is linked to fewer #Suicides.

An #Ethical question:

Should the #Psychoactive chemical be added to water supplies in high-risk populations?

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Overwhelmed with #COVID19-induced #Anxiety but without access to expensive #Psychotherapy?

In a controlled trial, #CBT-based smartphone app #Daylight effected reductions in anxiety equivalent to in-person psychotherapy.

Install the app today!

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#COVID

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Want the #Mood-elevating effects of #Cannabis without the #Psychoactive "high"?

The answer: #THC '#Microdosing'.

Start with a serving of only 2-3 mg of THC.

An effective combination for #Depressed #Mood contains low THC/high #CBD.

#Depression

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Common sense dictates that if you have #ChronicPain, the limitations it imposes may lead to feeling #Depressed.

Conversely, a study proved that #Depression can also cause and intensify #ChronicPain.

#Antidepressants can treat both conditions.

#Pain
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For #ChurchGoers, regular #Worship clearly meets #Spiritual needs.

But could attending #Church extend #LifeExpectancy and boost mental and physical health?

#ChurchAttendance has been tied to lower #MortalityRates and greater #Health of #Mind and #Body.

https://t.co/BLag3TYMQK

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On #Responsibility and #Victimhood:

#PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #Suffering #Quotes

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The experience of #Loneliness is #Universal.

It has, of course, been particularly prevalent during the #COVID19 #Pandemic due largely to #SocialDistancing and #StayAtHome orders.

Read on to learn how to cope with the #Despair of feeling #Lonely.

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Encouraging research addressing the disturbing #Epidemic of #Depression among #Teenagers.

Teens more attracted to sad faces are at a higher risk for becoming #Depressed.

This observation could enable pre-screening for the #Illness before it develops.

https://t.co/rfAE8YD0Cv

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#ChronicPain is a vexing complaint often heard by #Physicians.

A well-controlled #ClinicalStudy has shown that inhaling ultra-low doses of the #Cannabinoid #THC provides robust #PainRelief without the "high".

It has been submitted for #FDAapproval.

https://t.co/TSqccBC4Ls

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#Physicalllness is only the #FirstWave of the #COVID #Pandemic.

We are unprepared for the inevitable #SecondWave -- a dramatic surge in virus-related #MentalIllness.

We must begin developing a comprehensive #NationalStrategy for the coming onslaught.

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'Nothing, even those things we most cherish, lasts forever.

'#Impermanence' is therefore often lamented as the source of #disappointment and #despair.

Here famed #Buddhist and best-selling #Author #JackKornfield offers us an #Enlightened and #Liberating view of #Transience:

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Like a sandcastle, all is temporary.
Build it, tend it, enjoy it.
And when the time comes, let it go.

Jack Kornfield

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Looking for a proven, non-traditional, and drug-free therapeutic option for #Depression?

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (#EMDR) is a novel technique that may significantly reduce #DepressiveSymptoms.

Find a certified EMDR therapist:
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#Meditation and "#MagicMushrooms": A perfect marriage?

Both have shown notable promise in #DepressionTreatment.

#Mindfulness and #Psilocybin may have #Complementary and additive effects.

The combination may herald a new era in treating #MoodDisorders.

https://t.co/Ea1W6NS3V8