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Tag: Chronic Depression

Posted on February 13, 2009July 3, 2013

Stimulating your Immune System

The will to live is in itself an energy. It is a desire to fight for life because there is honestly something to live for. The shock and uncertainty of diagnosis causes many people to lose this and suspend living for a few weeks. The will to live will be stronger in patients who find their lives enjoyable and who have things in their lives they honestly look forward to. Continue reading “Stimulating your Immune System”

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