depression

03 Apr

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, Comments Off

Dear Insecure Girl,

You are beautiful. You are unique. You are intuitive. You are loved. You are special. You are cared for. You are lovely. You are precious. You are kind. You are strong. You are radiant. You are important. You are forgiven. You are protected. You are empowered. You are chosen. You are capable. You are intelligent. … Continue reading »

02 Apr

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, Comments Off

She packed up her potential.

30 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, 3 Comments

Invisible Scars.

The tongue has no bones but is strong enough to break a heart. People who were verbally abused as children grow up to be self-critical adults prone to depression and anxiety. Choose your words wisely. The effects can be devastating. Tell me your story. Carrie

29 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, Comments Off

Cheer up sweet, beautiful girl.

You are going to be in love again and it will be magnificent. Tell me your story. Carrie

23 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Sometimes things have to go wrong before they can go right.

Sometimes we have to let the wrong people walk out before we allow the right people to walk in. Sometimes we have to feel weak in order to know what it’s like to feel strong. Sometimes you have to be broken to realize you’ll never be shattered. Sometimes you have to “be in like” before … Continue reading »

14 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, 5 Comments

She wanted everyone happy, so she did whatever was asked of her.

She put everyone else’s needs before her own. Saying yes was a habit and she was addicted to being needed. Pleasing made her feel important, as if she were contributing. She yearned for outside validation and all of her self-worth and confidence came from the approval of others. Who was there for her when she … Continue reading »

12 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, 1 Comment

She suppressed her needs, wants, expectations and values in order to please others.

Her hope was to avoid conflict, criticism and disappointment. But the more she tried to please others, the dimmer her inner voice became. She eventually lost herself.She became well aware that she couldn’t be a people pleaser and have healthy self-esteem. It was one or the other. She had to choose. So she adopted the … Continue reading »

12 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, Comments Off

Seasonal Affective Disorder

If dreary, dark winter months get you down, you’re not alone. When there is less natural sunlight it can mess with your mood and leave you feeling blue until spring comes and brings the sun with it. People with Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) develop symptoms of depression in the winter months when there is … Continue reading »

05 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 3 Comments

Meet Kyle.

Kyle worked for a large international consulting firm. It was one of the best organizations in the country and he worked with a prominent client. It was a dream job for him and he was rewarded handsomely. Kyle was hand picked by his senior management team to head up a new department out of state. … Continue reading »

04 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

She always followed the path of least resistance.

Others had steered her in the direction they preferred. She always took the easy way out. Nothing worth having is easy, they said. She pondered that thought. They told… her “you can’t”, so she had to. “It’s time to move on,” she vowed. The first step in getting what she wanted was having the courage … Continue reading »