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Dominate Your Depression.. Forever

by TJ Nelson on October 24, 2012

I started a new site over at DominateDepression.com. I really have got a grip on this thing called “depression” and this site is going to share what I’ve learned over 11 years of trial-and-error in tackling my own depression. Not only that, but I’ll also show you how to do it without medication. If you […]

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You and Me

by TJ Nelson on September 13, 2012

I read a poem that really struck out to me. It illustrates the frustration that a lot of people who have mental health problems have experienced. Next time you are talking to someone who has had some trouble or if you have been there yourself, think of this poem. You and Me by Debbie Sesula […]

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5 Common Myths of Depression Debunked

by TJ Nelson on September 4, 2012

It is a “Disease” It is a condition. A sign that you need a change. It CAN improve, you CAN reduce relapses, you CAN get better. I was depressed for 11 years! I still experience some deep sadness, but never to the point where I become unable to function for weeks at a time like I […]

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How I Got Off My Antidepressant

by TJ Nelson on August 29, 2012

I had just increased my dose of citalopram, went through a manic phase from the increase, then returned to a severe depression once again. It was clear. Antidepressants weren’t the answer for my own personal long-term well-being. I calmly decided I’d stop and proceeded to stop taking them cold turkey. As if it was that easy. Two […]

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Zen-Like Secret to Get Anything You Want

by TJ Nelson on August 8, 2012

I didn’t believe it either. I always knew of the principle through certain religious and spiritual traditions, but never really believed it. If you do it simply to get what you want, it doesn’t work. Paradoxically, it has to be done in an almost zen-like state where you do it simply to do it, not […]

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What They Didn’t Tell You About Success

by TJ Nelson on July 29, 2012

Every second that you watch the ocean shiver as it foams against the shore, your bank account is growing. The sound of the soft blue water rocks you to sleep at night and gently wakes you up in the morning. You arise without an alarm clock, hop in the Lambo and drive to your other […]

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Give Yourself the Cold Shock You Deserve

by TJ Nelson on June 19, 2012

Above: Even the sun likes a good dose of coldness from time to time. Immersing yourself in icy water is an ancient tradition that is only starting to gain attention in the Western world. It’s easy to read, read, and read some more about a topic, but that will never tell you whether or […]

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Achieving Ultimate Health

by TJ Nelson on June 17, 2012

Above: Brock displaying active relaxation. I’ve read about 5 or 6 books on nutrition and health within the past 3 months. I’ve changed my diet a lot. I discovered that I am slightly lactose intolerant, so I rarely drink milk. Regular milk’s fat is highly processed and broken down to where the fats are […]

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How I Defeated the Onset of Illness in One Hour

by TJ Nelson on May 20, 2012

Would you be willing to spend one hour in order to save yourself from being sick for an entire week? What if I told you it also is extremely cheap? For the past few weeks I’ve been doing nothing but exercising, working, searching for a place to live, dealing with medical bills, etc. all while […]

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