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 <description><![CDATA[Anxiety and depression often arise out of a state of mind that has established itself over time.&nbsp; Many clients&nbsp;complain that they are in their minds most of their waking hours and not in a relaxed or productive way.&nbsp; They describe their minds&nbsp;as constantly engaged in possible scenarios, concerns, fears, circular and obsessive thinking or nagging.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Some feel hounded through most of their days and often in the night by this brain busy-ness.&nbsp; This often involuntary and habitual "monkey mind" can in turn, stimulate our bodies to lock up energy or stress and release chemicals/hormones that affect our mood and our health, our sense of empowerment and well being.&nbsp; Depression can feel like an inner pit ... <a href="http://JessieDiamond.com/blog/anxiety_and_depression_the_search_for_well_being_-_portland.en">read more</a>]]></description>
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 <title>Courage to Change; Resolving Anxiety and Depression-Portland Oregon</title>
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 <description><![CDATA[I have been reading David Richo's book, How to Be An Adult in Relationships, and love some questions he poses on page 5 of the introduction:"What will it take to find the happiness I always wanted? Will I feel loved the way I always wanted to be loved?What will it take for me to let go of the past?Will I learn to protect my own boundaries, insist that others honor them, and honor those of others?Will I ever let go of the need to control?Will I ever dare to love with all my heart?"&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (It's easy to buy  ... <a href="http://JessieDiamond.com/blog/courage_to_change_resolving_anxiety_and_depression-portland_oregon.en">read more</a>]]></description>
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