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 […]
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Burden Or Blessing? Why One Mom Isn’t Worried About Passing On Her Anxiety
By: Rachel E. Bledsoe Momma used to say “your grandfather didn’t sleep well either.” A long night’s rest has never been an easy place for me to find. At 13, […]
Cocktail Time
I had my first psychotherapy sessions when I was eight. I’ve been told I was a difficult child to parent; in fact, I recall seeing the book, “The Difficult Child” lying […]
The Week’s Already Crazy!
This week, things are up in the air, but coming down to Earth tomorrow is a post on parenting a special needs child when you have bipolar disorder. Sounds like […]
On The Run
The first time I did it, I was in my early 30s. I hated every minute and vowed never to do it again. The second time I did it was […]
Mental Health and Obesity: When Being Fat is More Complicated Than That
Hi, my name is Lillian, and I am a compulsive over- and under-eating carbohydrate addict. Seriously. This is generally my opening at online Overeater’s Anonymous meetings. It is often an […]
Telling Tales of Suicidal Thoughts
Natural childbirth or epidural? Cloth diapers or disposables? Child care or stay home parenting? Vaccinate or not? Tiger Mom or Bringing Up Bébé? Public school? Private school? Home school? Parenting […]
The Good News Is You’re Depressed
Lately, the weather news here in Chicago has been dismal. Every day, we’re dealing with record low temperatures or still more snow. The sun visits so little that it’s barely […]
Who Comes First? You Or The Kids
This Sunday morning, I got up, had my tea, made waffles for my family and went back to bed where I burrowed under the covers and cried. I stayed there, […]
One Thing You Can Do For Mental Health Research
Research into the causes of and treatments for mental disorders is going on all over the world. And researchers are always looking for people who want to participate in their […]
Crazy Good Parent 