Choose Joy!

Choose to enjoy yourself and your day!

Choose to rise above your circumstances!

Make Happiness a New Habit Today!

SMILE and think of your blessings.

Do the best that you can do and give God the rest.



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

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

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Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Eat a healthy, mood-boosting diet and feel better!

What you eat has a direct impact on the way you feel. 

Reduce your intake of foods that can adversely affect your brain and mood, such as caffeine, alcohol, trans fats, and foods with high levels of chemical preservatives or hormones (such as certain meats).

Don’t skip meals. Going too long between meals can make you feel irritable and tired, so try to eat something at least every three to four hours.

Minimize sugar and refined carbs. You may crave sugary snacks, baked goods, or comfort foods such as pasta or French fries, but these “feel-good” foods quickly lead to a crash in mood and energy. Try to cut out as much of these foods as possible.

Boost your B vitamins. Deficiencies in B vitamins such as folic acid and B-12 can trigger depression. To get more, take a B-complex vitamin supplement or eat more citrus fruit, leafy greens, beans, chicken, and eggs.

Omega-3 fatty acids play an essential role in stabilizing moods

Foods that are rich in certain omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA can give your mood a big boost. 

The best sources are fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, tuna, and some cold-water fish oil supplements. 


Reference:
 https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/dealing-with-depression.htm
 

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

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

I am going to start having a daily health tip on Facebook page to inspire ..... To: Have Hope, Live Big, and Renew Health. It is sure to inspire you!

So- if you have not already done so- "Like/ Follow" my Facebook Page, Living With Hope Counseling- in which you can do by visiting my page by clicking here-
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Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!


Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Join this support group that focuses on Grief and Loss- which includes miscarriage and infant loss. 

We meet every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm.


Free Support Group for Depression/ Anxiety/ Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, etc.

Offered For Older Teens and Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
           
Depression/ Anxiety, Hopelessness-
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

   Trauma/ PTSD/ Abuse Recovery- Every 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss 
(Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 
Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite A
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



 By Diane Davidson 
                           Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, I will be offering a free support group that will be focused on coping with (various types of) Traumas, PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Abuse Recovery- as well as the symptoms that accompany these disorders/ issues. 

Symptoms to include: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, or changes in emotional reactions.

Intrusive memories

Symptoms of intrusive memories may include:

• Recurrent, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event
• Reliving the traumatic event as if it were happening again (flashbacks)
• Upsetting dreams about the traumatic event
• Severe emotional distress or physical reactions to something that reminds you of the event

Avoidance

Symptoms of avoidance may include:

• Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event
• Avoiding places, activities or people that remind you of the traumatic event

Negative changes in thinking and mood

Symptoms of negative changes in thinking and mood may include:

• Negative feelings about yourself or other people
• Inability to experience positive emotions
• Feeling emotionally numb/ Depression
• Lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed
• Hopelessness about the future
• Memory problems, including not remembering important aspects of the traumatic event
• Difficulty maintaining close relationships

Changes in emotional reactions

Symptoms of changes in emotional reactions (also called arousal symptoms) may include:

• Irritability, angry outbursts or aggressive behavior
• Always being on guard for danger
• Overwhelming guilt or shame
• Self-destructive behavior, such as drinking too much or driving too fast
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Being easily startled or frightened

Intensity of symptoms

PTSD symptoms can vary in intensity over time. You may have more PTSD symptoms when you're stressed in general, or when you run into reminders of what you went through. For example, you may hear a car backfire and relive combat experiences. Another example could be when you see a report on the news about a sexual assault and feel overcome by memories of your own assault.

 Reference:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/basics/symptoms/CON-20022540


Free Support Group for Depression/ Anxiety/ Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, etc.

Offered For Older Teens and Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
           
Depression/ Anxiety, Hopelessness-
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

 Trauma/ PTSD/ Abuse Recovery- Every 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 
Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite A
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



 By Diane Davidson 
Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  

Free Support Group for Depression/ Anxiety/ Hopelessness, etc.

Offered For Older Teens and Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
           Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

AND Every 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 
Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite A
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



 By Diane Davidson 
Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life. 

OCD occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of being compulsive and obsessive with their behavior. 

An example is when someone washes their hands continuously afraid of germs.

Another example is when someone has to have their things perfectly neat and in order.  

Individuals who have OCD can have unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images or urges that can trigger extreme distressing feelings. 

Compulsions are behaviors an individual engages in in attempt to get rid of the obsessions and/or to decrease their distress.

Reference:(International OCD Foundation, Boston ) 

https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ 

While medication can help, there are also others ways to help OCD.

CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) is one of the leading therapeutic techniques used to treat OCD. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is now used in place of traditional psychoanalysis and many other forms of therapy because researchers have learned over the past 15 years that other techniques usually have little impact on the underlying causes of the disorder (ruminating thoughts and fears) and its symptoms.

A Clinical Mental Health Counselor can implement CBT to help OCD

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals to better understand the thoughts and feelings that can influence their behaviors. 

CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders which includes fear, various addictions, depression, and anxiety.
  
It is also helpful to: 

Reduce and mange stress 

Get adequate sleep

Eat foods that are rich in Vitamin B and omega 3

Meditate, do yoga and exercise 

Seek support from others

Reference: (Natural treatment plan for OCD, Dr. Axe)

https://www.google.com/amp/s/draxe.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/amp/?client=ms-android-virgin-us 

Special thanks to my lovely daughter Celina Barbour for her research assistance contribution 
 

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

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Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

No Matter The Struggle- Keep Going

Don't let your life's changes and challenges get to get the best of you or throw you off track.

It is good to think of the fact that most extenuating circumstances are temporary. 

You can gain more clarity and strength by staying the course and channeling your mental and physical energy in a positive direction.

Do not even allow yourself to use up energy by focusing on what you do not have any control over in the first place.

Choose to instead focus on doing what you can do and KEEP GOING>>>>>> FORWARD IS FORWARD NO MATTER THE PACE.  


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

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Boost your immune system during cold and flu season naturally:

1. Elderberry Syrup

(Sold at most health food stores.)

2.Vitamin D3

( In the winter, we get less sunlight so we can become ill more from lack of this important vitamin.) 

3. Vitamin C

(This is good for helping to keep extra fluid and mucus off the lungs and boosting the immune system.)

4. Probiotics 

( Having a clean gut health is an important part to having a healthy immune system. The gut connects to the brain and plays a role in our health.)

5. Well balanced diet

( This is important to help maintain a gut health and to get plenty of natural vitamins through healthy foods.)

6.Fresh air and exercise

(This helps give natural vitamin D3 that is often lacking in wintertime. Exercise keeps your body moving and functioning properly.) 

7. Essential oils

A healthy body and a healthy mind are intertwined

 Reference:

http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/how-to-correctly-use-essential-oils-to-prevent-the-flu-and-other-illnesses

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

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Prayer When Your Are Depressed
By: Dr. Walter L. Weston

God, life seems so bleak and useless right now. I don't have any energy. I have no ambition to do much of anything. I am really feeling down. I feel "down on" myself and "down on" everyone around me. Even as I pray, I don't sense your presence. I am going through the motions, knowing that you are still with me. I know that I am sacred and precious but they are just words right now. I know that my life has been worthwhile, full of many wonderful people and experiences, much happiness and joy. I feel little of this right now. God, all I can do is affirm the goodness of life and try to hold on until the darkness is replaced by your light and love.
Help me to spot the lies that my depressed emotions are telling me. Life is good. I am good. You are good. Grant me hope. My loved ones love me. Life will be beautiful again. Soon, I will see the beauty around me again. Soon, I will again know vitality and purpose, happiness and love. Until then, give me the strength and hope to survive this day.
Help me to smile and laugh, even if just for a moment. Be my strength and salvation. I ask you to restore me and make me whole. Fill me with the Word and the Spirit that I might be recreated anew. I praise and thank you. Amen.

 http://1stholistic.com/Spl_prayers/prayer_depression-weston.htm

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

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)