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Eating the Elephant
Winston Churchill called it the black dog of depression. Emily, of The Waiting, likens it to an elephant in her beautifully eloquent post about her depression. I am honored to call […]
12 Ways to Say “Thanks” to Mom This Mother’s Day
Originally posted on The Waiting:
So, the other day I was trying to explain to C the significance of Mother’s Day since this is the first year she’s actually kind…
Dads’ Depression Linked to Toddler’s Troubling Behaviors | Psych Central News
Looking back, I see that mine and my husband’s depressions probably had a profound impact on our son. Many kids develop imaginary friends; our son had an imaginary bully. It’s […]
Time To Dance
Originally posted on Emma's Hope Book:
Hearing music alleviates anxiety and welcomes dappled drops clasping gleeful feelings, radiating inward and outward simultaneously. Like bursts of intense flavor, music explodes…
5 Reasons Why You Want to Avoid Arguing With Your Child, 1 of 2 | Neuroscience and Relationships
We use a democratic process for settling differences in our house. I’ll admit, though, it sometimes sinks into arguments, a common pitfall for parents with mental illnesses. Here are some good […]
A Surprising Sign Of Hypomania
Last week, it hit me during my morning ritual of reading email. Despite three digital reminders, I realized I hadn’t taken my daily meds. Up to the kitchen I went, […]
3 Good Mood Foods Kids Will Eat
I have a dinner table dilemma and it doesn’t revolve around discussing politics. See, I know what I should eat to improve my mood; there is ample research supporting the […]
4 Ways To End The Depression Spiral
January is rife with depression triggers—holiday let down and fewer days of sunlight—and I’ve added a few of my own, including job hunting and a resolution to write more. I’m […]
Making Mental Illness Cool
Originally posted on Because I Said So:
I have noticed a tendency in our current culture to casually ascribe various forms of mental illness to ourselves and others. “Sorry, it’s…
