Crazy Mad In April
We’re getting mad this month on Crazy Good Parent, exploring what sets us off about being and living neurodiverse in our society. Tomorrow, Human In Recovery writes about how Hollywood […]
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Cool Tools for Battling the Blues
My brother has an amazing toolbox. I swear he’s got every tool in there that anyone could ever need. Those of us who are neurodivergent need a toolbox, too. Since […]
Why I Don’t Think Suicide Humor is Humorous
I blame it on Top Chef. Some time ago, in Season 4000 I think, one of the chefs was completely stressed out. Ok, that describes just about every episode, but […]
What I Will And Won’t Be Doing About Depression: This Week On Crazy Good Parent
My husband knows I have some seriously dark days and when I’m down, he worries. So I’ve decided there are some things I really shouldn’t say or do, even in […]
I’m Not a Doctor, So I Go To NAMI
I frequently get asked about mental illnesses. Typically, the questions center around symptoms: what are symptoms of specific disorders, what types of behaviors indicate that something might be a problem, […]
This Week On Crazy Good Parent
I was starting to think focusing on depression and suicide for an entire month was a really bad idea. Thinking about depression every day for the past three weeks has […]
5 Tips for Disarming Depression Triggers
The following tips for tackling triggers were gathered from a number of sources, including health.com, Yahoo Health, and PsychCentral. These tips should not substitute for professional care. You should always […]
You have something I want; I have something you’ll want
If you like coffee–well, even if you don’t–you’re going to love what I’m giving away: a first edition Crazy Good Parent mug. It holds a generous amount of any beverage […]
Getting A Grip On Work-Triggered Depression
Trigger warning: this post includes mention of suicide and severe depression. When my son was born, I was lucky not to have post-partum depression. Oh, I had a a few […]
Trigger Is More Than A Horse; This Week On Crazy Good Parent
This week, we’re talking triggers, those nasty things that send us into depression or, if you’re bipolar, crank up the mania. I’m more susceptible to depression triggers and nothing triggers […]
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