Mrs. Micah: Finance for a Freelance Life

Entries Tagged as 'depression & cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt)'

How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me — Book Review

June 13th, 2008 · 10 Comments

How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me is a must-read, not just for the depressed and those with suicidal thoughts, but for everyone. Somewhere, through someone, depression will touch your life. This book helps you understand what your loved ones are going through and how you can best support them.

[Read more →]

Tags: books & book reviews · depression & cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt)

Sillyness — an antidote to moping

April 26th, 2008 · 15 Comments

Somedays, I’m a moper. As I mentioned before in my post on breaking negative habits, I can be extremely self-critical. It’s tied to some issues of low self-esteem which I haven’t straightened out yet. Back in December, I managed to break off a major episode using a paper wristband which kept track of negative statements.
For [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: depression & cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt)

CanadaPharmacy — Possibly Our Key to Reducing Prescription Costs

February 29th, 2008 · 9 Comments

We’re looking into using a legitimate online Canadian pharmacy instead of US ones because the price is so much lower.

[Read more →]

Tags: depression & cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) · frugality & generics · personal finance & money management

A Co-operative Evening…

February 5th, 2008 · 13 Comments

A trip to the local co-op. Balancing organic and non-organic prices can be a trade-off for the budget, health, and the environment.

[Read more →]

Tags: depression & cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) · frugality & generics · shopping

Getting it Done, Personal Finance-Style: End of the Year Ruminations

December 29th, 2007 · 9 Comments

I was in a bookstore tonight and wandered into the self-help section. There are a lot of good books out there. Of course, some of the self-help/self-improvement books, but I’d bet that well over 75% contain lots of good insights that would improve your life—if you acted on them.
If. That’s a key word. Whether it’s [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: debt & debt repayment · depression & cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) · personal finance & money management