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Jamie L. Patient Expert

Surrey, Canada
I have battled with depression since the age of 12 and hid my struggles for many years. Now I use my experience to help others!
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Guest Post - Sam's depression in college by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Here is a guest post from Sam. As I walk to my car from class, heading home to an empty apartment, I see all these students hanging out; sitting on the g ... Read on »
It's been awhile by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health I just realized it's been a full month since I posted last! I have been trying to post more regularly, but I guess life got away from me this month. So what has been keepin ... Read on »
Rough Week by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health I had a rough week this past week. On Monday I went to the dermatologist to have him look at a mole that's been changing. We've been monitoring it for about six months now. ... Read on »
Rough Week by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health I had a rough week this past week. On Monday I went to the dermatologist to have him look at a mole that's been changing. We've been monitoring it for about six months now. ... Read on »
Shared Stories of Depression - Laura's Depression by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Through my Facebook group I have had many people share their stories with me. Today I would like to share Laura's story with you. Laura's Story I am a twenty one year ... Read on »
Shared Stories of Depression - Laura's Depression by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Through my Facebook group I have had many people share their stories with me. Today I would like to share Laura's story with you. Laura's Story I am a twenty one year ... Read on »
Shared Stories of Depression - Trisha's Recovery Journey by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Through my Facebook group I have had many people share their stories with me. Today I would like to share Trisha's story with you.  Trisha's Story I am a 42-year o ... Read on »
Shared Stories of Depression - Trisha's Recovery Journey by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Through my Facebook group I have had many people share their stories with me. Today I would like to share Trisha's story with you.  Trisha's Story I am a 42-year o ... Read on »
Shared Stories of Depression - Michael's Depression by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Through my Facebook group I have had many people share their stories with me. Today I would like to share Michael's story with you.  Michael's Story I  haven't ... Read on »
Shared Stories of Depression - Michael's Depression by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Through my Facebook group I have had many people share their stories with me. Today I would like to share Michael's story with you.  Michael's Story I  haven't ... Read on »
How do you know if you have depression? by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Do you know the difference between depression and just feeling sad? For the longest time, I didn't. As a teenager I felt as though something was wrong with me, but I d ... Read on »
How do you know if you have depression? by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Do you know the difference between depression and just feeling sad? For the longest time, I didn't. As a teenager I felt as though something was wrong with me, but I d ... Read on »
Hockey Player Kevin Bieksa and the One Voice Campaign by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Today the Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) in conjunction with Fraser Health and Provincial Health Services Authority, and BC Children’s Hospital announced the launch of M ... Read on »
Hockey Player Kevin Bieksa and the One Voice Campaign by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Today the Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) in conjunction with Fraser Health and Provincial Health Services Authority, and BC Children’s Hospital announced the launch of M ... Read on »
Is Laughter the Best Medicine? by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health When I was younger I rarely watched comedies, never listened to upbeat music or read "light" books. I focused on the depressing, because I thought it was real. Somewhere al ... Read on »
Guest Blog - Shortcuts to Inner Peace by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Here is a guest post by Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW Approximately 10% of Americans -- that’s close to twenty-one million people -- suffer from depression. Some accoun ... Read on »
Happy New Year's, or is it? by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Just like Christmas, New Year's can be a very difficult time. Some people are able to make resolutions, develop new plans, and feel as though they have started the year ane ... Read on »
I survived Christmas! by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Every year I find Christmas especially difficult. I don't know if it's the stress for perfection, the financial drain, the lack of sunlight, or a combination of all three. ... Read on »
Fighting Stress by Avoiding Sugar by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health This morning I was bubbling with energy, and having a generally good morning. I by-passed the coffee for the 5th day in a row and raved about how well I was doing without i ... Read on »
Feels like friendship by Jamie L. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health I just wanted to take a moment to tell each of you what a difference you've made in my life. When I write in my blog, I don't feel like I'm writing my thoughts for stranger ... Read on »