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Pastor, Parent, Psych Ward

January 26, 2016by Steve Austin 13 Comments

I left home that Sunday night knowing it would be the last time I would see my wife and baby boy. When I didn’t show up for my assignment the next day, […]

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depression, suicide, Uncategorized

How I Wound Up Crying at the Forest Preserve

December 18, 2014by jmlindy422 2 Comments

I grew up Catholic; my husband is Jewish. And even though I am no longer a practicing Catholic, Christmas is deeply embedded in my bones. There must be a tree […]

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holidays, humor, mental health, Uncategorized
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Why I Suck

April 22, 2014by jmlindy422 9 Comments

I suck. And it’s not just the nasty voice inside my head that I call “Cruella” that says so. No, most often the voices I hear saying I suck come […]

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humor, mental health, parenting

Crazy Mad In April

March 31, 2014by jmlindy422 3 Comments

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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mental health, parenting
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Why I Don’t Think Suicide Humor is Humorous

March 25, 2014by jmlindy422 16 Comments

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 […]

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mental health, parenting

What I Will And Won’t Be Doing About Depression: This Week On Crazy Good Parent

March 24, 2014by jmlindy422 Leave a comment

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 […]

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mental health, parenting
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I’m Not a Doctor, So I Go To NAMI

March 20, 2014by jmlindy422 Leave a comment

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, […]

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mental health, parenting

5 Tips for Disarming Depression Triggers

March 13, 2014by jmlindy422 Leave a comment

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 […]

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mental health, parenting
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Getting A Grip On Work-Triggered Depression

March 11, 2014by jmlindy422 2 Comments

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 […]

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mental health, parenting

Review: My Mood Tracker

March 6, 2014by jmlindy422 1 Comment

Keeping track of your moods is a great way to check in with yourself. If you keep track of other things you do that affect emotions—exercise, sleep, medications—you can also […]

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mental health, parenting, Uncategorized

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