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A Bitter Thanksgiving [a poem]

By PhoebeMD: Health + Inspiration on November 23, 2022 • ( 83 Comments )

Many of you may recall having read these lines from past Thanksgivings; it is a retelling of a visit I had with one of my patients during this time of year—a woman whose life and struggles were unlike mine in many ways, but who nevertheless taught me many things about courage and integrity.

I hope you enjoy these words, and have a blessed Thanksgiving week.

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Allow me to spin upon the spindle
a tale of an encounter true.
A patient once, a homeless mum,
her words now recounted for you:

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The Persona [a poem]

By PhoebeMD: Health + Inspiration on August 22, 2022 • ( 5 Comments )

By Aditi Anvita | Featured Contributor

Amazing buildup of affection,
She is an iconic vigor,
Competes with bitter world,
To affirm her existence.

Owns the wings of courage,
Aspires to touch horizon,
Smashes stereotypes,
Eludes the cage of society.

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Happy Pill [a poem]

By PhoebeMD: Health + Inspiration on July 19, 2022 • ( 4 Comments )

By Birdie Fudge | Featured Contributor

A while back, I went on medication for the first time for my major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety. I wrote poems every day, starting from the first day I took the pill. I used my poetry to track my mood and the timeline of the medicine taking effect. When I look at the poetry written during the beginning of that journey and compare it to now, it’s as if two different people are speaking. This poem reflects me in the beginning of my journey. My other poem, “I am Grateful,” reflects how I feel today.

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It’s like suddenly
I took this magic pill
and I was given the gift of reason
and all my fears seemed to disappear
my anxieties subsided
or at least they were dulled out
beneath the surface
the layer of fog
on top of all my other emotions
became lifted

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Managing & Overcoming Depression: 7 Practical Tools

By PhoebeMD: Health + Inspiration on July 18, 2022 • ( 60 Comments )

Depression. One word that can mean so many things. For those who have lived with or currently live with depression, you know very well the effects it can have on your daily life. Depression can drain not only your physical energy, but also your hopes, motivation, enjoyment, and personal drive. You may be aware of all the steps to getting better, but you just cannot get yourself to take even the first one. If this sounds all too familiar to you, you are not alone. And there is hope. This article will present 7 tips for overcoming depression and its symptoms that will help you take back your life.

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Prayer to the Elements [a poem]

By PhoebeMD: Health + Inspiration on July 10, 2022 • ( 7 Comments )

By Cara Amy Goldthorpe | Featured Contributor

Protect the soils:
soils from which
new life grows
life to sustain us
with its nourishing blooms
till we return to the earth
to begin
another cycle

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Do You Need a Multivitamin? A Complete Guide to Supplements

By PhoebeMD: Health + Inspiration on June 27, 2022 • ( 36 Comments )

Multivitamins. We see them everywhere. But have you ever wondered to yourself: Do I even need to take a multivitamin? Do they make a difference? And how do I even go about choosing one? This article will answer these important questions as well as provide you some tips on finding the perfect supplement for your needs.

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