The Montgomery County chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meets at 7:00 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays in Bethesda. This peer support group has been active since 1982. Membership is open to anyone who is in treatment for depression or bipolar disorder. There is no charge to join the group or attend the meetings. Weather policy: DBSA Montgomery County does not meet if Montgomery County public schools are closed due to weather.
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We're geeks. We do strange and interesting things with technology for fun as well as for profit. We also get depressed to varying degrees from time to time, and sometimes it becomes a lot to bear. In the past year we lost a few of our friends and colleagues to depression, but it doesn't have to be this way. You're not alone - none of us are. The purpose of this meetup is to help one another through the rough times and enjoy the good times. If you're a geek of some kind and have or are prone to d …
Do you feel excessively anxious when meeting people, going to restaurants, or dating? Do you experience nausea, sweating, shaking, an increased heart beat, or panic attacks in these situations? Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) or social phobia affects over 7 million people in the United States alone. It can be a crippling condition that limits your abilty to handle everyday tasks and can lead to depression or agoraphobia. Would you like a safe, nurturing, fun environment to practice the social skil …
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… This would mean that when a forward auction clears for, say depression treatment, a research company that discovered drug A would receive a percent of the dollars given into the market by the purchasers of depression treatment futures equal to the percent of prescriptions for depression cases where drug A is used. If there were five companies that produced the pills, and they offered to sell the pills at $0.01, $0.011, $0.012, $0.013, and $0.014; and it takes the sum of the volumes of the $0.01, …
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Support for those coping with symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) especially uncontrollable worrying (which is its primary diagnostic symptom). Formal diagnosis NOT required (other forms of anxiety can also be discussed by the main focus will be on GAD). Group will start with five-minute share per person (approximate and not mandatory) followed by cross-talk/discussion/etc. (for approximately ninety minutes). Members are asked not to get into material which may be triggering for other …
Meet with hypnosis and NLP practitioners to discuss techniques, exchange ideas, etc. Particularly looking at areas of hypnosis, conversational hypnosis, NLP anchoring and other ways of inducing change or trance. We are a fun group of people ranging from beginners to experienced professionals looking to share and explore ideas, techniques. This meetup is a safe place for beginners and experienced professionals to try new techniques, polish up existing skills and learn new ways and new skills. We …
Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy known as the Kundalini which lies dormant in the sacrum bo …
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… How PCOS Challenge is Helping Women Like You Since our programs began in 2009, we've helped many women find answers that helped them overcome their struggles with PCOS, infertility, weight gain, anxiety and depression and reduce their risk for life-threatening related conditions.
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Do you wish you had more support from other women? Welcome to the Women's Encouragement Circle in Columbia, Maryland! This group is a therapy service. The cost for members is $50 per person per session and we meet once per month. Koru therapy groups are small, intimate groups. A maximum of 20 members are allowed to join to ensure that people get to know one another better and make lasting friendships. The group started in September 2010, and is ongoing. We discuss topics like: -Depression …
Wounded Warriors as Healers is a group for women veterans wishing to learn EFT (emotional freedom techniques) to heal their own emotional wounds and help other vets to heal theirs. Linda Grant DePauw, the group organizer, is Founder and President of The MINERVA Center, Inc. which has provided information and inspiration to military women and women veterans since 1983. She is Professor Emeritus of History at the George Washington University where she pioneered the field of women's military studi …
So here's my idea. I'm looking to start a group for people that generally feel blah right now. Not depressed, but a little apathetic. I mean, life's good. Decent job, decent pay, but maybe something's missing. You have some fickle passions, or maybe even an overwhelming passion, but it won't pay well enough to quit the professional career you've already spent so much time pursuing. Maybe you'd like to get a dog, but you realize it would be a pain to walk him in the winter every day after a …
Are you breathing right? Have you ever counted how many times you breathe in a minute? Breathing is the first act of life and it’s the last act of life. In between, the whole life we are breathing in and out, but not attending to the breath Ninety percent of the impurities in the body go out through the breath because we are breathing twenty-four hours a day. The breath is our best friend -- it's always with us. And yet, we hardly know much about it. What's more ... it holds some timeless s …
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… EFT has been clinically proven to be effective in treating many issues that prevent us from living a more holistic, joyful life such as ongoing stress/anxiety, fears and phobias, depression, insomnia, physical pain, trauma, cravings, among many others. It is also highly effective for pain relief.
Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it. It’s also free.
… Counseling:Therapy sessions may include: Stress management and improved coping with lifestyle changes; managing symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger through relaxation techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, progressive relaxation, and visual imagery; improved relationships through communication skills training; also self-esteem and women's issues. Cranial Sacral Therapy: A light touch healing practice which brings the body back into physiological and energetic balance. The practitione …
… Along with these and a long list of other psychological benefits, meditation has also been shown to reduce stress hormones in the body, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, alleviate depression and boost the immune system. The group is facilitated and taught by Stan Eisenstein, a high school teacher who has been meditating for 25 years and has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004. Stan is a mentor with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) and is enrolled in the Meditat …
… If people can come together and share valuable information in a way that it will be assimilated and appreciated by one another, there will be less health issues and less depression in this country and in the world. When people come together to share and promote health wellness and wealth, there will be love among them and a strong Will to work together and party together as a team. By working together as a team, they achieve tremendous success. Is your mind fix today on how to own your life …
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… "My hair line is in recession, my stomach is a victim of inflation, and both of these together are putting me into a deep depression!" Question & Answer Q. How do crazy runners go through the forest? A. They take the psycho path. Q. What kind of shoes are made from banana skins? …
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