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		<title>4 Ways to Avoid The Spirit of Depression</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Saviela E. Thorne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category>
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<p>Whatever you're going through right now, please know that you don't have to go through it alone. </p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/4-ways-to-avoid-the-spirit-of-depression/">4 Ways to Avoid The Spirit of Depression</a></p>
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		<title>5 Things You Shouldn&#8217;t Say to Someone Who is Depressed</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maya L. Ralston]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Life Lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="600" height="300" src="https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-600x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Things You Shouldn&#039;t Say to Someone Who is Depressed" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-600x300.jpg 600w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-800x400.jpg 800w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-192x96.jpg 192w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-384x192.jpg 384w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-561x281.jpg 561w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-364x182.jpg 364w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-728x364.jpg 728w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-608x304.jpg 608w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-758x379.jpg 758w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figure><img width="300" height="180" src="https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-WOMAN-COMFORTING-FRIEND-facebook-300x180.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Things You Shouldn&#039;t Say to Someone Who is Depressed" decoding="async" /></figure>
<p>Here are 5 Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone Who is Depressed. Words can either lift someone up or tear someone down. Let your words heal, not wound!</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/5-things-you-shouldnt-say-to-someone-who-is-depressed/">5 Things You Shouldn&#8217;t Say to Someone Who is Depressed</a></p>
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		<title>Depression and Mental Health Within The Church</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Minaa B]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2015 07:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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<p>For most of my life growing up I struggled with depression and mental health related issues. At the age of sixteen I became frustrated with my life and my depression began to overpower my faith. I began to engage in self-mutilating behaviors and I became more enticed by the idea of death by suicide. I [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/depression-and-mental-health-within-the-church/">Depression and Mental Health Within The Church</a></p>
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		<title>5 Tips For Surviving Postpartum Depression</title>
		<link>https://theprayingwoman.com/5-tips-for-surviving-postpartum-depression/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Rose Massey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2015 14:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[baby]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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<p>“Don&#8217;t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.&#8221; Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) “Do you want to harm yourself or your baby?” “No.” “Okay. No Post-Partum Depression then.” That was the [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/5-tips-for-surviving-postpartum-depression/">5 Tips For Surviving Postpartum Depression</a></p>
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		<title>The Danger of Comparing Ourselves to Others</title>
		<link>https://theprayingwoman.com/the-danger-of-comparing-ourselves-to-others/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Praying Woman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 23:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[comparing ourselves to others]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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<p>There&#8217;s nothing ordinary about you. You&#8217;re different for a reason. God created you as you are in order to use you as He planned.  The reason why we sometimes feel inadequate and unworthy is because #1 We compare ourselves to other people and #2 Because of shame. We have become ashamed of who we are because of [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/the-danger-of-comparing-ourselves-to-others/">The Danger of Comparing Ourselves to Others</a></p>
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		<title>5 Tips For Beating the Holiday Blues</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nina Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Most people by now have settled nicely into “the most wonderful time of the year”. The holidays are a time for love, laughter, family and warm memories. Although this is a joyous time for most, it’s important to be aware that this can also be a very sad time for those who struggle with depression. [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/5-tips-for-beating-the-holiday-blues/">5 Tips For Beating the Holiday Blues</a></p>
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		<title>7 Signs Of Depression and How To Manage Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Praying Woman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to do what you need to feel better. But while overcoming depression isn’t quick or easy, it’s far from impossible. You can’t beat it through sheer willpower, but you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key is to [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/7-signs-of-depression-and-how-to-manage-them/">7 Signs Of Depression and How To Manage Them</a></p>
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