The acronym B.R.E.A.D. means Balance, Relaxation, Exercise, Accountability, and Diet. Continue reading “What’s on your mind?”
Category: Accountability
Accountability
For years I only depended on my Psychiatrists who prescribed effective medications and Psychologist who gave me effective talk therapy to address my issues of depression.What I did not realize or understand was that it was my primary job to look after myself the best way that I could. Because I lacked the tools of the BREAD program I was in and out of the hospital a few times. Now I realize that while I was in the hospitals, they followed many of the BREAD principles and I was fine. When I left that protected environment… I fell of the wagon. They were my accountability partner. Now I have an accountability partner and follow the BREAD program. The two articles will help you if you are having concerns about Accountability.
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/family/2011/09/depression-responsibility-and-more-options-for-stubborn-depression/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/treatment-resistant-depression/art-20044324