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A few weekends ago we spent some time at my parents house. Farrol did not have to do any more fence building, and we all were able to relax and have some fun together. Most of our fun revolved playing Wii Fit. Here is a short video of all of us . . . → Read More: Wonderful Wii Weekend
I am very excited to announce that I have made my blog more cell phone friendly. It should work for any phone that has browsing capabilities, and is not limited to the higher end phones. Feel free to experiment with your phones and let me know if you notice any problems. . . . → Read More: New Feature On Blog
On Sunday morning my mother called me. She wanted to tell me about a relative of ours who had died by suicide on Friday. She asked me if I would go to the viewing with her later on in the day. She thought it would be beneficial for me to go . . . → Read More: Suicide In My Face
When I look back on my anxiety filled days, what I remember most is feeling like I was on something like a hamster wheel. Instead of a hamster wheel, I guess it was really an anxiety wheel. One physical symptom would lead to another, one thought that caused me anxiety would . . . → Read More: The Anxiety/Worry Wheel
“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.” Sophia Loren What makes a woman beautiful? Is it strictly her pleasing physical attributes? Or does true beauty involve a woman’s soul, character, and personality? Can you have one without the other? . . . → Read More: Beauty Is…
Worry has the potential to be helpful to us, if it propels us towards taking action. However, if we are preoccupied with worry, what ifs and worst case scenarios, worry can become a problem. Unrelenting worry can deprive us of our emotional energy, physical energy, raise our anxiety levels to dangerous . . . → Read More: Worry Worry Worry
It is Monday and that means it is time for Thankful Five! This is the day that I take time to think of five things I am thankful for. I love doing this because it is a great reminder to appreciate all the little things in life that we sometimes take . . . → Read More: Thankful Five
I created this blog post from my phone! Now ya’ll have to put up with me every where I go. How exciting!!! Tweet
This has been an exciting and busy week for me. I took on some exciting projects, tried a few new things and have spent some time honing my poor time management skills. My son came into town yesterday, it was very nice seeing him. I have spent the last few days . . . → Read More: Week In Review
Even in the Mental Health Community, suicide and suicide attempts are something that is not often talked about. It is a sensitive subject that does make many people uncomfortable when discussing it. There are many suicide survivor groups out there, however, the majority of them are for friends and family who . . . → Read More: Suicide Attempt Survivors Community
I love my daughter. She is funny, intelligent, warm and caring. She sparkles when she smiles. Every morning when she wakes up, she kisses me. My daughter impresses me with her strength and self confidence. She is a blessing to me. I have not always been the mother she has needed . . . → Read More: My Daughter Speaks Out…
On Monday, I attended my first Depression Group. It was rather nice. There were only four other people who attended. My counselor said that usually there are more people, but not too many more. The people I met were warm and friendly. They made me feel welcome. I am very . . . → Read More: Group Therapy
Last week, I asked my mother some questions that had to do with my suicide attempt and depression. Despite any pain answering these questions might have caused her, she took the time to answer them. Two things jumped out to me when I read what she wrote, 1. my mother has . . . → Read More: My Mother’s Point Of View…
Every Monday I set aside some time to think of five things I am thankful for. Most of the time the things I am thankful for are simple day to day blessings. I enjoy creating this list every week because no matter what mood I am in, or how I am . . . → Read More: Thankful Five
It has been a year and a half since my suicide attempt. My outlook on life has radically changed during that time. I have gone from knowing that death was my only option, to having the life I have always wanted. I have really had to work hard to change so . . . → Read More: Depression, Suicide, and Family
Dear Blogging Friends, I enjoy each and everyone of you very much. I wanted you to know that I do read your blogs and try to leave comments as often as I can. I cannot read every person’s blog every day and still make time for my own blog and other . . . → Read More: Dear Blogging Friends,
Warning: Some parts of this post will be inappropriate for children to read There are things in my past that I have yet to come to complete peace about. I am not sure why, but I just have not. My emotions are still fairly raw when it comes to them. I . . . → Read More: Facing The Past – Part I
My counseling session on Monday went really well. I really like it when that happens. It really makes me feel proud of myself when I hear my counselor tell me that she is really pleased with how far I have progressed since I have been seeing her. I had a couple . . . → Read More: Counseling Appointment
1. The illnesses I live with are: Clinical/Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2. I was diagnosed with them in: May of 2009 3. But I have had symptoms since: On and off for most of my life. 4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: Learning how to take part . . . → Read More: 30 Things About My Invisible Illnesses You May Not Know
Double Standard – One set of special rules for a favored group or person and a set of unfair rules for other groups or another person The last year and half has been a time full of a great deal of change and internal inspection for me. I discovered things . . . → Read More: My Double Standard
I realized that I forgot to do my Thankful Five last week. I really wish I had not. I was feeling very rotten and I believe if I had remembered, it would have perked me up. The good news is that I remembered this week. I will list ten things to . . . → Read More: Thankful Five |
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