Category: Therapy
+ Alcohol, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Men & Womens Health, Mental Illness, Moving Forward, Therapy
Psychiatric Hospital Stay 2001 Part One
My Journal What a day! Checked in at 1:00 processed at 3:00. Next step is the questions, why so many questions. Telling your traumatic experiences to a stone faced woman waiting for her shift to end. Now a strip search and off to search my bag. No CD player or wire bound journal someone may hurt themselves. Losing it, I’m screaming fuck you … Read More Psychiatric Hospital Stay 2001 Part One
Feel like your workplace is depressing?
Published: May 17, 2018 5:58 p.m. ET Feel like your workplace is especially depressing? Scientists found out why. A stressful job can lead to serious mental health consequences. Some 14% of common mental illnesses could be prevented by reducing job strain, a study published Tuesday in the journal Lancet Psychiatry found. The study, conducted by Australian mental health nonprofit the Black Dog Institute, analyzed … Read More Feel like your workplace is depressing?
Ted Talk: There’s No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Great speaker, educational and enlightening. M
Stand Tall Little Girl: Hope Virgo- Book Review
I came across this wonderful book and Inspirational Mental Health book series by new publisher Trigger Press, on Twitter and via a friend of mine who knew Hope. The publisher is part of mental health charity the Shaw Mind Foundation and its book series is about reducing mental health stigma and showcasing inspirational people and stories. Hope Virgo is a British mental health speaker,…
Self-Care After Trauma
From our friends at RAINN.org Self-care is about taking steps to feel healthy and comfortable. Whether it happened recently or years ago, self-care can help you cope with the short and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault. Physical self-care After a trauma, it’s important to keep your body healthy and strong. You may be healing from injuries or feeling emotionally drained. Good physical … Read More Self-Care After Trauma
I Salute Men & Women fighting in Combat & War on Homefront- Today & Yesterday for American Freedom
Home of the Free Sending prayers to family and friends for their loss of loved ones serving the Military.Daily I’m reminded of the sacrifices made to defend the freedoms we enjoy today in America. I pray every soldier comes home soon. Gramps, I’ll never forget the sacrifices you made to win WWII. I love you. Xx M
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Toolbox
The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Toolbox offers free interactive planning tools, guides, videos, and other resources to support IECMHC efforts in your state, tribe, or community. https://www.samhsa.gov/iecmhc/toolbox M
+ Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Men & Womens Health, Mental Illness, Moving Forward, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Survivor, Therapy
New Legislation To Help Address Mental Health Issues
David Weiner, interim chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, noted that Duke is one of the top programs in the country for mental health research. http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2016/12/new-legislation-to-help-address-mental-health-issues
How does Domestic Violence turn to Murder/Suicide
Last week a murder-suicide happened in my neighborhood. I was very ill and on pain meds, my husband shielded me from conversations with Police and the family. I felt a pain of my father’s suicide but quickly focused on the kids in our house. My husband came upstairs saying two kids are downstairs, they think the father killed their mother. I went … Read More How does Domestic Violence turn to Murder/Suicide
18 Years Old, Married, Divorced and Still Resentful 32 Years Later
Original post 7/2014 Looking back on my life there are times when events seem like yesterday and others a lifetime ago. This is a lifetime ago memory one buried in deep resentment and anger. It’s an oxymoron. I’ve had difficult challenges, staying alive was a challenge. I’m at peace in life now. I working thru the bitterness of abuse. I buried this one so … Read More 18 Years Old, Married, Divorced and Still Resentful 32 Years Later
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Original post 5/2014 We do things for people we love not for those who do not deserve love. I woke today with a tug, my introspective mood. I save difficult post for days like this. It’s not depression or sadness more logical than emotional. Dissociation is a conversation my therapist and I have talked about for 15 years. When I talk about child abuse at … Read More What’s Love Got To Do With It?
+ Alcohol, Child Abuse, Mental Illness, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Survivor, Teen Alcoholisim, Therapy, World Violence
Andy Warhol’s “So Sweet” *Live For Today*
Original post 5/2014 I had to buy this Warhol because it was the complete opposite of my childhood. I saw the happy little girl and thought about me in kindergarten. She’s carrying a bag of candy and a good report card, again not me. What makes it so special is my mother told me I was stupid all the time. I began to believe her. … Read More Andy Warhol’s “So Sweet” *Live For Today*
Mother leaves 8 year old at county hospital
Original post 6/2014 It’s interesting the events our mind suppresses or forgets. I have no emotion talking about the physical and emotional abuse at the hands of my mother and step father. I have disassociated memories of sexual abuse by my father. I know it. My therapist and I have talked about it, she doesn’t push and knows if the door opens I’ll talk. … Read More Mother leaves 8 year old at county hospital
**URGENT** 10,000 Signatures Needed By Oct. 18th To Improve Veterans Employability and Reduce Suicide Risk
CHANGE.ORG https://www.change.org/p/robert-a-mcdonald-us-dept-of-veterans-affairs-improve-veterans-employability-to-reduce-suicide Improve veterans employability to reduce suicide. Petition by BATTLE-BRO **URGENT. PLEASE SHARE – WE NEED 10,000 SIGNATURES BY OCT 18TH** Every signature sends an email directly to the personal inbox of the Secretary of the VA, Robert A McDonald. There are an average of 22 veteran suicides each day in this country: it’s staggering and a shameful indictment of us as a … Read More **URGENT** 10,000 Signatures Needed By Oct. 18th To Improve Veterans Employability and Reduce Suicide Risk
+ Fun, Moving Forward, Music, Survivor, Therapy
Manic Music Monday **Start the week with a swag in your step**
Hope you enjoy. Better late than not at all.
+ Fun, Music, Photography, Therapy
Throw Back Thursday**Triple Shot with Country Legends Tanya, Reba,Loretta,Tammy and Dolly** Hang on to your hats!
Enjoy the songs from my childhood, give or take a few years. Tanya Tucker’s Delta Dawn has a place buried in my heart. Many of the songs are simple, no fancy videos or special effects. What they have in common are words that grab your heart and still have meaning today. I bet there are many who aren’t familiar with the artist or … Read More Throw Back Thursday**Triple Shot with Country Legends Tanya, Reba,Loretta,Tammy and Dolly** Hang on to your hats!
+ Fun, Lyme, Music, Therapy, Tick Borne Illnesses
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Jam to Presence of the Lord **Live from Crossroads**
I haven’t gone off the deep edge or forgotten what day it is. This song is the most beautiful rock song about finding God. This is dedicated to my friend/followers. Thank you for the kind words of support, prayers and overall positive thoughts. It would not be right if I didn’t mention EC is the master guitar rocker. The Rock Star in my head … Read More Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Jam to Presence of the Lord **Live from Crossroads**
Lyme Journal Update: Entry Two
I have learned several lessons since the last journal entry. A word of caution. For those who enjoy the outdoors anywhere in the US, Canada, Germany and parts of England, please educate yourself on Lyme Disease. If detected early doctors can usually treat with a short round of antibiotics. It is hard to think a tick the size of a period used in a … Read More Lyme Journal Update: Entry Two
Cigna Denies Cochlear Implant to Disabled Three Year Old Nikki **Speak Up for Justice**
Change.org Cigna: Approve coverage for my daughters cochlear implant My daughter Nicole was born with several health issues. In her first four months of life she had three bowel surgeries, one heart surgery, bacterial meningitis, and we learned that she would need a liver transplant. We also learned that Nikki suffered from undetermined hearing loss, however during that time the doctors and her family … Read More Cigna Denies Cochlear Implant to Disabled Three Year Old Nikki **Speak Up for Justice**
How Keeping a Mood Chart Saved My Life
When I started seeing my Psychopharmacologist almost 16 years ago he intimidated me. He’s not a chipper guy and it took years to see through his shell. I was in a very dark place and spiraling down. I didn’t think he understood how depressed I was. Psychiatrist are different from therapist in how they schedule their time unless your Psych is also your therapist. He only provides … Read More How Keeping a Mood Chart Saved My Life
Non-Violent 1st Time Drug Offender Spends *Life in Jail Without Parole*
Change.org There’s a new petition taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in signing it: My name is Heather Minor and on February 6, 2001, when I was 7 years old, my life took a horrible turn when my father was sentenced to life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Without clemency from President Obama, he will die in … Read More Non-Violent 1st Time Drug Offender Spends *Life in Jail Without Parole*
'Keeping All Students Safe Act' National Call-In Day June 12th
There are stories almost weekly of schools using restraint or isolation on children deemed unruly. No federal law regulates these actions. I see both sides of the issue however another approach is urgent. As a person with mental illness, I can not imagine the long-term scars on children who receive this type of treatment. Please mark your calendars, it’s just around the corner. Warrior Keeping All … Read More 'Keeping All Students Safe Act' National Call-In Day June 12th
Younger Brother's Plan Next Move
You would laugh so hard watching Banjo and Truffles fight. Truffles will get on back legs and hit Banjo like boxing. Shaggy only worries about his food bowl and not getting caught on the bed. Warrior
