Mental Health: Personal Stories
A Hunger for Something More
11/14/06, CapessaDiet Coke, peanut butter and jelly, and diet pills were Gail's introduction to an eating disorder. Twenty years later, after two friends pointed her problem out to her, she started down a road to recovery and found a path to advocacy.
Small Doses.
11/14/06, CapessaWhen Karin picked up a spoon and started to turn it into a wearable pendant, she had no idea she was scooping up a cure for her eating disorder.
A Recipe for Success
11/14/06, CapessaFive years ago Elissa was at the top of her game as an investment banker in NYC. She was good at what she did, but she was also overworked and overweight. Health problems were going to be added to her portfolio if she didn't make some changes quick.
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Good Grief
11/14/06, CapessaLosing her father, boyfriend and brother in a matter of six years left 23-year-old Allison with every reason in the world to be depressed. But her sunny outlook and determined optimism let her make the most out of a terrible situation.
Helping Others is the Best Thing I've Done with my Life
11/14/06, CapessaAt 19, Amy found her calling: competitive snowboarding. Her plan was to travel the world, do massage and shred to her heart's content. She was primed to do just that until one small scrape from a rock almost killed her.
My Sister's Death Made My Art Come Full Circle
11/14/06, CapessaLiz studied the cerebral side of art in graduate school, but after her sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she didn't have time to dissect her work. She let go of finding answers for everything, and then they revealed themselves on her canvas.
Beating Abuse: How Marcie Got Her Groove Back
11/14/06, CapessaChildhood sexual abuse left Marcie with a residue of powerlessness on her sexuality. She resisted acting out sexually most of her life, but when she finally gave in to promiscuity, she unexpectedly gained control and became empowered.
Oral Fixations: How I Beat Binging
02/14/07, CapessaAn investment banker in New York City, Elissa was good at what she did, but she was also stressed out and overweight. Health problems were going to be added to her portfolio if she didn't make some changes quick.
Living through the Loss of a Child
02/14/07, CapessaWhen Mary's oldest son was murdered for the rims on his car, the sadness she felt was enough to pull her completely under. Only by refusing to give in to depression for the sake of her other three children did she make it through.
Predicting My Mother's Death
03/06/07, CapessaAngela knew something was wrong. She knew her mother was going to die. And when her premonition came true, she couldn't deny her psychic ability anymore.
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A Hunger for Something More
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Small Doses.
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A Recipe for Success
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Good Grief
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