Exploring the fabric of our stories one character at a time.
Exploring the fabric of our stories one character at a time.
Exploring the fabric of our stories one character at a time.
I have no idea how short or long this post will be today. I honestly don’t know what to talk about. It’s like I have no words, but I know I feel something. I think. It feels as if I am moving through my day because I have to, not that I want to. It was not a bad day. Nor was it a super good day. Today was just a day. Nothing special. Maybe that is why I am lost for words on how I feel. My words ran out. Today was like every other day. I woke up …
It has always been around. From Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece times to today, mental health was present. And as time ticks on, we learn more about it. More importantly, we are starting to talk more about it. Yet, we still are not talking about it enough. How can we turn these whispers into voices? Before anyone really understood mental health and how it impacts a person, the stigma was so thick. Many were seen as demonized and left for dead. However, as medicine continued to develop, understanding mental health started to show signs of understanding. Just not far enough …
Since I started this journey nearly 6 years ago, I have focused on my thoughts, my feelings, and my issues. And the more I discuss what I am doing with this blog, the more I find others sharing similar thoughts and feelings. Others include men, women, young children, teenagers, adults of all ages. No matter the race, age, or gender, mental health affects us all. We all bleed the same and we all need to feel loved. Same and Different Today I was talking with my son about life. I told him that life is full of choices. How you …
I discovered something within myself that I didn’t realize. I have more triggers than I knew. Every day I interact with people from work and home. Each day I face highs and lows that change within seconds. Simple words, minor actions, missing pieces seem to have me reacting in strange ways. Triggers that alter my outlook. But now I know what to look for. From the beginning From my childhood through much of my adult life, I had people telling me what to do. As children, you expect that from your parents and teachers. But I faced other children dictating …
I have been listening to some videos about ADHD and someone mentioned how everyone needs time to decompress their emotions and stress. We all have them. Emotions that build up and we have no outlet or a way to release. Whether it is to scream or just sit quietly, it is needed. Any Age My son has ADHD. He has big feelings and even bigger expressions. I want to find a way to help him regulate everything he feels. But knowing it is hard to regulate my own emotions, it is 100 times harder for him. For those that may …
When I was studying for my masters, I came across a theorist that came up with the Choice Theory. The theory states that we have full control and choice on how we react to events in our lives. That we are responsible for our own behavior and emotions. And I have to be completely honest, it wasn’t until I really thought about it, but I believe this. The choice really is ours. Hardest Choice It will never be easy to do, but I firmly believe that you can choose how you feel and how you react to things that happen …
I was having a chat with a colleague recently and the topic of mental health came up. We talked about what each of us went through in life and our family and relationships we had. In the middle of the conversation, she tells me, “Mental health and depression and anxiety are not something that comes one day and gone the next. It is part of life. I would be amazed if I found one person that has gone through their entire life not feeling some kind of mental health disorder.” Everyone has feelings. We all get sad, angry, happy, and …
Who here doesn’t like compliments? Having someone else tell you that you are special. Those times that give you a glimpse of happiness. Everyone appreciates hearing that they are pretty, smart, and good enough. But when was the last time you gave yourself a compliment? Because it is true. It is all about you! Therapy Session I was talking with my friend the other day and we were on the topic of soul searching. Trying to discover who we are and what we want in our lives. So yesterday when I was in the car alone, I decided to have …
This morning, I was talking to my son about addictions. He really enjoys having a Dr. Pepper soda once a day. He tried to explain to me that he was not addicted to it, but it was more of a habit. In his mind, addictions were not as bad as habits. So here I am, at 7:00am explaining to my 10 yr old son, the difference between a habit and an addiction. Habits to Break Habits are the constant activity that almost becomes second nature. For example, I have a habit of parking in the same parking spot at work. …
I have been writing for a few years now. About feelings I face and how I go about getting through the day. I have talked about depression and anxiety. There is so much to mental health that not many people fully understand. And since this is May, the United States National Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to help you see mental health in a different light. To learn more about mental health and how we can each other live happier lives. No Age Gap Mental health affects all ages. Children as young as 8 and 9 years of age …