Therese J. Borchard

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• 10 Real Ways to Overcome Embarrassment

  By Therese Borchard on May 16, 2013 • ( 2 )

  I recently wrote a post for Blisstree.com on overcoming embarrassments. You can find it here. I’ve excerpted from it below. There’s a reason why we say we’re dying of embarrassment. Because while we’re in the midst of an embarrassing episode,… Read More ›

• What Is a Defining Moment in My Treatment? An Interview with Everyday Health

  By Therese Borchard on May 15, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Thank you to Laurie Sue Brockway, my editor at Everyday Health for her interview of me about my new blog, “Sanity Break.” When did depression and bipolar begin in your life? I really believe that I emerged from my mother’s… Read More ›

• I Believe In Quitting

  By Therese Borchard on May 15, 2013 • ( 1 )

  Group Beyond Blue member Drama Queen wrote a powerful piece about breaking the patterns of dysfunction. I loved her essay. Here it is. I believe in quitting.  Growing up in America, in a middle-class home in a suburban community, I… Read More ›

• 10 Quotes on Following Your Dreams

  By Therese Borchard on May 15, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  I wanted to offer some quotes on following your dreams since I recently decided to transition from a stable job as a defense contractor to my passion: writing about mental health. The following quotes are from a great little book… Read More ›

• Are You Spiritual Or Psychotic? The Fine Line Between Prophetic and Crazy

  By Therese Borchard on May 14, 2013 • ( 3 )

  In his bestselling book, “Strong at the Broken Places,” Richard Cohen profiles, among five persons living with chronic illness, mental health advocate Larry Fricks. He writes: Larry had been to hell and back and now his spirit soared. “Religion is… Read More ›

• Anna Quindlen: Enjoy the View

  By Therese Borchard on May 14, 2013 • ( 0 )

  One of my favorite stories that helps me to put things into proper perspective is a passage from Anna Quindlen’s “A Short Guide to a Happy Life.” The text was originally her commencement address to Villanova University. Click here for… Read More ›

• 10 Questions to Ask When Looking For a Doctor

  By Therese Borchard on May 14, 2013 • ( 0 )

  The average patient with bipolar disorder takes approximately 10 years to get a proper diagnosis. About 56 percent are first diagnosed with unipolar depression. I imagine the stats for depression and other diagnoses aren’t pretty either. Working with a good… Read More ›

• Are You Mad?

  By Therese Borchard on May 14, 2013 • ( 4 )

  

• Video: My Self-Esteem File

  By Therese Borchard on May 13, 2013 • ( 2 )

  I’ve mentioned my self-esteem file in previous posts. Of all my weapons employed in the war against negative thinking, this simple exercise is among the most effective and easiest. So start one. Now. Follow these directions: 1) Get a folder… Read More ›

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