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Depression and anxiety are real illnesses with real answers. You are not alone. I am here to help.
I'm so glad we can connect as we face the challenges of life. My name is Elaine and I live with chronic depression and anxiety. I am an author, educator, coach, and friend. It is my deep desire to help you or your loved one come out of the depths of depression and find wellness. Through my book, this website, and public speaking I share my personal stories of illness, hope, and healing. I can show you the pathway to live the beautiful life you are worthy of and assist you as you become your best self, the person God created you to be. I now offer personalized help in the way of peer support coaching. Join me today in living a full and joyful life.
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ELAINE'S NEW BOOK — NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
It's Time: Living a Full and Joyful Life with Depression & Anxiety
The opposite of depression is not happiness, it is wellness. In It’s Time, author Elaine Quinn affirms that you can release the pain and disability of depression and its companion anxiety as you experience healing and cultivate wellness. It is then you have the freedom to feel the fullness of all emotions and claim the abundance of peace, love, and joy, knowing you are worthy of all that is good in the world. Drawing on thirty years of experience living with these mental illnesses, Elaine shares powerful personal stories, fresh concepts, spiritual insights, and practical actions. She leads you along the path of healing and self-discovery to help you emerge from the depths of depression, becoming well, and being your true self. You matter. You are not alone. This book has answers for you and for those you love. You can live a full and joyful life with depression and anxiety. It’s time!
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Recent Posts
Afros for Legos It Is Out Of The Box! - Grammy Time
It Is Out Of The Box! - Grammy Time
“Legos: 10% play, 20% following the instructions, 20% loosing the piece you need and 50% crying when you step on one.” I thought my grandchildren would get a kick out of the Lego afro. There’s a Lego…
Camouflage My Favorite Color - Quinn Family Video
My Favorite Color - Quinn Family Video
“I just have one question, Does it come in camo?” Sister Quinn (Hannah) wearing camouflage?! No way! We just couldn’t “hide” our smiles and decided to show support for our favorite missionary by putting together this video for her, using Brad Paisley’s song “Camouflage.” I think this will make you laugh! Enjoy!! Here is the…
Still Smiling The Chicago Cubs - World Series Champs
The Chicago Cubs - World Series Champs
“Cubs Win! Cubs Win!” I have had a smile on my face for months now. Who knew the crack of a bat would call my name and I would become a huge Cubs fan who prayed over every pitch in the World Series! November 2, 2016, The Chicago Cubs played The Cleveland Indians in a…
Just Ask Siri Top Ten
“Go ahead, I am listening.” In today’s world I think Siri is one of everyone’s best friends. How would we get anywhere without Siri? How would we know the answers to questions such as, “what was the score of the game?” or “what time does this store close?” Siri has all this information and more….
Helpful Advice For Depression? Just For Laughs
“Laugh loudly, laugh often, and most important, laugh at yourself.” – Chelsea Handler People who suffer with depression and their loved ones can relate to this cartoon.
What Not to Say & What to Say To Someone Suffering - MDD & GAD
“We must listen to understand, not to reply” Words are powerful, they can heal and they can wound. Sometimes, even well intended communication can be hurtful. When it comes to communicating with a loved one suffering from depression and anxiety it can be hard to know what to say. Most likely this loved one is…
It's Time
It's time to see depression as a real illness, to know it's not a lack of personal effort, it's not a lack of goodness. It is painful, dark, disabling and life threatening.
It’s time to be okay with darkness, to recognize its purpose, to embrace your journey, and to search for and welcome the light.
It’s time to fill the emptiness, to reach out to others, to know you are not alone, And to offer compassion to yourself as you would another.
It’s time to ignore that negative voice in your head, to let go of guilt and shame, to not take counsel from fear, and to place your trust in God.
It’s time to shed those tears, to see the heart space that pain has created for hope to spring up, faith to grow and love to be invited in.
It's time to say, "I matter," to see miracles, to rest, to run to forgive, to express gratitude. To choose joy, to praise life and to become the best you.
-Elaine H. Quinn
A favorite quote of mine:
"Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence,
is the key to unlocking our potential.
