Pastor, Parent, Psych Ward
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, […]
Tag Archives: parents with mental illness
How I Wound Up Crying at the Forest Preserve
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 […]
Why I Suck
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Review: My Mood Tracker
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 […]
