Personal Stories and Interviews, a round-up


Filed Under Personal Stories, Round-ups | Dec 1, MST 11:05 am

 
Unfortunately, suicide is a far too common occurence in our own society. In this story from the village of Lisbellaw, a man who lost his brother to suicide discusses how it’s affected his family.

Andrea Hammit tests out the Foresight institutes five-a-day mood boost plan.  Her verdict? Small changes can have a big impact on the quality of your life.

Joe Donovan an ex-marine and computer programmer who has hit several rough patches in his life. Despite his complicated medical history and his bouts with depression, he still looks at the world through optimistic eyes.

The Dr. Jim Marshall Farms Foundation was born from the good doctor’s own experiences fighting depression and suicidal thoughts. He opened an 84 acre farm that is dedicated to helping people overcome their own fight with depression.

Andy McNab shares some devastating stories about soldiers with PTSD. Many of them committed suicide, some are in prison, all of them are coping with demons.

The talented musician Juliana Hatfield discusses her battle with anorexia and depression .  She put it rather well — a heart that hurts is a heart that works.

Finally, Sharp Brains interviews  Prof. Robert Emmons, otherwise known as Father Gratitude.  Like his name suggests, he studies positive psychology. The work he’s done studying the practice of gratitude is astounding. This interview is worth reading, since if you practice the advice he gives, you’re almost guaranteed to change your life. Of all the exercises I’ve covered on this blog,  his gratitude journal is the one that I’ve made a daily habit.

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