Category Archives: Destress

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Thriving Through Holiday Stress

Let’s be honest, holidays are not always happy. Forced gatherings, missing loved ones, and financial stress can be the perfect recipe for holiday stress. Luckily, Inspire Hope Blog has the support you need to thrive through the holidays! Holiday Thriving Guide: Be realistic: No gathering,

Can Genetic Testing Benefit Your Mental Health?

Can genetic testing take the trial and error out of prescribing anti-depressant medications? First, let’s talk about what genetic testing actually is. According to the standard online definition, genetic testing is “the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover genetic differences, anomalies, or mutations

Asking for Help: Getting Past Reluctance

“To carry each other is not a burden at all, but a kind of privilege.” –Bono Most of us are overwhelmed, exhausted, and running on caffeine and refined carbs. Those of us with mental illness often feel like we are drowning or screaming on the inside

One Step to Break Up with Stress!

“We don’t know the weight of what we carry until we let it go.” –Unknown Myth: Something outside of ourselves situations, people, conditions, etc. need to change before our reality can change. Truth: Changing the inside of ourselves changes our reality and future. Specifically, what