Resources
Finding good resources to help you or your loved ones can be overwhelming.
There is so much published information about depression and related topics, and we are learning more every day.
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As I find information I will share it here grouped by three perspectives I found valuable in my recovery.​
NOTE: These are NOT paid advertisements, and I cannot personally guarantee any results. Please do your own research.
Learn

I make every attempt to reference reputable sources, and will share them with you here as I discover them. Remember, this is a resource, not a substitute for consulting with your doctor or doing your own research.
Listen

Here you'll find some of things I've been listening to for a more "spiritual" and "high-vibe" experience, and which I credit significantly with helping me conquer my depression.
Locate

Finding help isn't always easy. Here I will share ways to find support for people suffering with depression, or for those who may be having a hard time because someone we care about is suffering.

Boca Recovery Center
Recovery Center
With recovery centers in Florida, Indiana, and New Jersey, the Boca Recovery Centers provide a flexible, tailored approach to recovery with a focus on Co-Occurring Disorders.

Grieving and Stages of Grief
WebMD
Grief isn't just reserved for when you lose a loved one. It can also be experienced when we lose a part of ourselves. It can be an inhibiter to getting well, because we fear feeling worse than we already do. It can also be experienced during a spiritual awakening as we mourn that part of ourselves that used to believe in something different.

Depression and Substance Abuse
The Recovery Village
"Many people with depression drink or abuse drugs to boost their mood or escape feelings of guilt or misery. However, alcohol and other substances with depressant properties can escalate feelings of sadness."

Co-Occurring Disorders & Dual Diagnosis Treatment
The Recovery Village Columbus
"Co-occurring disorders treatment is beneficial for those with both a mental health condition and an addiction, as the two conditions are treated together."

What Is Drug Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse
"Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will."

Enlightened Empaths
Apple Podcast
Samantha Fey and Denise Correll are well-known intuitives who discuss how to navigate life as an empath.

Third Eye Awakening
Apple Podcast
Amy Belair is awesome.
She's so genuine; funny yet vulnerable. In this podcast, Amy talks about her personal experiences with spiritual and psychic awakening, the shift from 3D to 5D consciousness, and all manner of ascension topics.

What is Depression?
National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)
Learn more about depression from the National Institute of Mental Health

The Recovery Village
Recovery Center
Recovery center with locations in New Jersey, Colorado, Maryland (IAFF specialists), Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and Missouri . They offer patients a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential services and outpatient programs.

Behavioral Addiction versus Substance Addiction: Correspondence of Psychiatric and Psychological Views
National Library of Medicine
Research from 2012 comparing and contrasting physical and behavioral addiction. I was researching this as I was investigating the relationship between depression and addiction, wondering if depression is a form of behavioral addiction.

Sense of Soul
Apple Podcast
Shanna cracks me up, and has inspiring guests discussing all sorts of spiritual topics on how to turn pain into purpose. She's approaching 400 episodes, and has surpassed the 1M downloads. Shanna especially draws me in when she discusses the Gnostic Gospels, a topic near and dear to her heart. According to her Podcast description, it is "for anyone who wants to heal, grow, and awaken to their highest self, their true sense of soul." Yeah ... Shanna nails that shit.
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