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Tag Archives: bipolar disorder

4 Ways To End The Depression Spiral

January 14, 2015by jmlindy422 7 Comments

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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bipolar disorder, mental health, parenting, Uncategorized

Burden Or Blessing? Why One Mom Isn’t Worried About Passing On Her Anxiety

November 21, 2014by jmlindy422 11 Comments

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, […]

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anxiety, Our stories, Uncategorized

Cocktail Time

July 22, 2014by jmlindy422 7 Comments

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 […]

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mental health, parenting, Uncategorized

The Week’s Already Crazy!

June 16, 2014by jmlindy422 Leave a comment

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 […]

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mental health, parenting
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On The Run

May 21, 2014by jmlindy422 4 Comments

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 […]

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mental health, parenting, running

Mental Health and Obesity: When Being Fat is More Complicated Than That

May 13, 2014by Lillian 4 Comments

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 […]

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mental health, parenting, Uncategorized

Telling Tales of Suicidal Thoughts

March 18, 2014by jmlindy422 7 Comments

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 […]

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mental health, parenting
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The Good News Is You’re Depressed

March 5, 2014by jmlindy422 5 Comments

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 […]

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mental health, parenting
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Who Comes First? You Or The Kids

February 25, 2014by jmlindy422 4 Comments

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, […]

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mental health, parenting
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One Thing You Can Do For Mental Health Research

February 20, 2014by jmlindy422 2 Comments

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 […]

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mental health, parenting

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