What Robs You Of Your Peace?

It is your thoughts? 

We are often our worst critic. 

We often get in our own way!   

Do you stay in a negative or fearful mindset because it is all you have ever known? -- Because it is comfortable? -- Because it is your normal?  

What types of things, thought processes, situations, people, etc. rob you of your peace? 

What can you do about them?

What can you do to make positive changes so that you can live more peacefully?

Remember- if nothing changes, nothing changes! 
 
You are Worthy!

A safe place to heal.

Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others! 

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to facilitate healing and encourage others!


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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
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Do you ever feel like you are all alone? 

You can feel like this even surrounded by others! 

Do you ever feel like it is you against the world and that it is just an overwhelming feeling?

    You are not alone in how you feel.

Just know that you can choose to control how these feelings affect you.

You can choose not to let them consume you.

You can choose to demonstrate healthy ways to feel better.

You can:

-reach out to others who are safe and caring
-reach out to a Pastor
-reach out to a counselor
-go to a support group
-attend a small group at a church
-look up community activities such as "Meet Up" to try and make new friends
-PRAY!


-demonstrate healthy self-care behaviors while you are working on reaching out to others

It is also helpful to journal and to get out in nature. 

You can also choose to use this time alone to develop your passions and interests. 

Redefine who you are, what makes you- you!

Choose to find things to enjoy in life instead of focusing on being alone. 

Remember also that you are never truly alone because Christ is always with you. God loves you with an everlasting love. 

Also, try and remember that you are not alone in feeling the way that you do. We were made to be in relationships with others and feeling lonely is natural and normal. 

Just try to demonstrate positive and healthy coping skills and self-care while working on seeking new friendships in healthy ways as well.  


You are Worthy!

A safe place to heal.




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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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The A, B, C's of----
How To Demonstrate Self-Care 
When-
You Don't Care About Yourself!

A. You need to make yourself do the basics first of all- like brushing your teeth, bathing, getting out of bed, etc. 

B. Then, you need to force yourself outside daily. Get fresh air and sunshine year round. Take a short walk and then slowly add a couple more minutes to your walks. Repeat and repeat!! 

C. Talk to yourself positively! Tell yourself that you are okay, that you will be okay over and over. Listen to positive music. Listen to positive podcasts. Talk to yourself in a positive way even if you do not feel it. Your thoughts will influence your feelings which will influence your actions and behavior!

   There is always Hope!

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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD.” Jeremiah 17:7

Healing is Possible and Dreams can come true! 

Have a vision! 

Pursue your passions! 

Seek help and support! 

Your life matters! 

You are worthy and God has a plan for your life! 

Choose to have Faith, Hope and Love in your heart and life! 

Don’t ever give up! 

God loves you! 

Pray!   

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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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Finding Hope in the midst of fear------- how? 

Is that possible?  Yes, of course! 

Fear is not a totally negative thing! 

Fear motivates us to do what we need to do -(that of which is in our control) to work on what we can to help us.  

It also lets us know that something doesn't feel right---- again to choose to actively do something in a positive direction. 

Psalm 16:9

“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope.”

Hope means to me---- to look forward to the future with optimism. 

Thus, you can choose to have hope and to be in that mindset- that things can get better. You can choose to focus on hope and to cover up your fear with that hope.

However- you first need to allow yourself to feel everything that you are feeling with your fear!  
  

Psalm 119:114

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.”

Give yourself permission to feel how you genuine feel with your personal situation.

It is helpful to sit and quietly think of your true feelings and emotions that is associated with your fear for a 15 minimum time period while taking slow deep breaths. It will help you feel better emotionally and physically. 

Then, tell yourself that any negative emotional pain (and physical)- that you are experiencing can be covered completely in Faith, Hope and Love.

Focus positively on healing!

Have faith!

Choose to have Hope! 

Pray and give your fears to the Lord as well! 

Galatians 5:22-26 ²²But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ²⁴Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. ²⁵Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. ²⁶Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
 
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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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Due to a circumstances beyond my control- The Grief and Loss Support Group is Canceled Tonight/ Rescheduled For This Fall. 

I am so sorry for not getting back with everyone who has shown an interest. I am working on it and plan to have the next group soon. I will announce the next date as soon as I can. Thank you, Diane 

 
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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

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"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."-Psalm 30:5




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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

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Yay! 38,000 Blog Pages Read! 

Thank you readers! 

My blog has been read 38,000 times! 

Whoot Whoot! 

I am honored to have a platform to share and encourage! 

Please tell others others who you feel could benefit from reading my blog on HOPE, HEALTH & Faith! 


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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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Statistics at a Glance: The Burden of Cancer in the United States

• In 2018, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 609,640 people will die from the disease.
• The number of new cases of cancer (cancer incidence) is 439.2 per 100,000 men and women per year (based on 2011–2015 cases).
• The number of cancer deaths (cancer mortality) is 163.5 per 100,000 men and women per year (based on 2011–2015 deaths).
• In 2016, there were an estimated 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States. The number of cancer survivors is expected to increase to 20.3 million by 2026.
• Approximately 38.4% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes (based on 2013–2015 data).
• In 2017, an estimated 15,270 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 were diagnosed with cancer and 1,790 died of the disease.

 https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/statistics

Wow, almost 40% of our population will be diagnosed with cancer in their life.  

I was in a small Single's Sunday school class for many years at my church and 5 out of 6 of my closest friends in the group have had cancer.  

How does one live with hope while they are dealing with cancer?

I am thinking that someone living with cancer needs to demonstrate the same coping skills and self-care that they do on a daily basis for depression, anxiety and stress. One just needs to be firmly consistent with this self-care.

My favorite go to's for self- care are:
exercise
fresh air
slow deep breaths
walks
uplifting music
art
warm green tea
reaching out to friends
attending a support group
yoga
meditation
reading uplifting material
fresh juice and vegetables 
juicing vegetables 
healthy smoothies
laughter
natural supplements (under a dr's care) 
drinking sufficient water all day in between meals
positive self-talk 
being around like-minded and uplifting people
adequate sleep 
journaling
Pursue your passions!!!!!
prayer

I believe that keeping a positive attitude and inner spirit is the best thing that you can do- as well as to reach out to others who care about you and others who are going through a similar journey. 


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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

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Hello. I hope that you are having a good day. 

I want to share my special moments over the weekend. 

I went out of state to celebrate my Dad's 85th birthday! 

My brothers traveled also so that we could celebrate together.

It was so very special! We laughed and talked about fun memories- while making new memories.

We never know how much longer that we have with loved ones- or even with our own lives.

I want to encourage you to treasure special moments in your life, how small they may be. 

Little things often become big things.

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 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor

Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........