The Mighty Mind – a Column by Rachel Doboga

December 3, 2018November 29, 2018

I’m Stepping Out of the Past to Fully Appreciate the Present

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It’s hard to live in the present when the past feels as close as my shadow. I can’t stop thinking about the things I have lost. I’m nearly immobile, ... Read more

November 12, 2018November 8, 2018

Learning to Overcome My Biggest Fears

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Living in the present has always been hard for me. I had such grand dreams for my future. It is hard to come to terms with the fact that ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

How I Stay Connected to My Career

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One of the most awful parts of my diagnosis was the loss of my career. Teaching was more than a job to me — it was part of my ... Read more

July 2, 2018June 28, 2018

Mighty Mind Strategies for Managing Pain 

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Over the past year, I have become an expert in pain — something I never wanted to be. However, daily severe muscle spasms, cramping, one surgery, and an emergency room ... Read more

February 12, 2018February 9, 2018

Create the Perfect Treatment Plan for Your Depression in 3 Steps: Part 2

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Part two of a series. Read part one here. To help you get started with creating your perfect treatment plan for depression, I will share my experience with two ... Read more

January 5, 2018February 2, 2018

Create the Perfect Treatment Plan for Your Depression in 3 Steps: Part 1

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First in a series of two columns on creating a plan to treat depression.  In my last column on preventing and identifying depression, I promised to create a guide ... Read more

December 4, 2017December 3, 2017

Fight Depression by Keeping Watch on Ourselves and Others

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Depression is a sneaky beast. It’s the monster beneath the bed, waiting until you’re vulnerable to grab you by the ankles, drag you into its dark, misty kingdom and ... Read more

October 30, 2017October 30, 2017

5 Steps to Make Your Relationships Stronger than ALS

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Living with ALS can cause dramatic changes to your relationships. When I felt my relationships fracturing under the strain of my disease and growing disabilities, I realized I needed ... Read more

October 2, 2017October 1, 2017

Is Your Doctor Hurting Your Mental Health? Why You Need an Emotionally Intelligent Doctor

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“If I was a broken clock, would you throw screwdrivers and bolts into my tool shed?” – “Tool Shed” by Chaya Nemiccolo What is emotional intelligence? Patients can easily ... Read more

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

Welcome to My Column, ‘The Mighty Mind’

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Welcome to “The Mighty Mind.” When I was diagnosed with ALS at age 28 in 2015, I felt like I had lost everything. My body, without warning or reason, ... Read more