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How to help those who fight back

We all go through so much in our lives. But add in family and friends that are also going through things, your day can go from pleasant to frustrating very quickly. Picture this, you are a parent of a teenager. We all know that kids at teen age can go from super happy to in tears within seconds. But as a parent we want to help our children. So, you ask, is there anything wrong? By the way they say ‘no’, you immediately know there is something wrong. They won’t open up. Very adamant that there is nothing wrong. You …

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Kid’s stories and jokes of the truth

Kids say the darndest things. I mean some of the things that my son or his friends say come from an imagination that is open to the world. And I love hearing all about it, seeing how creative they can be. Nothing is off limits. My son would talk about seeing the clouds in the sky and thinking about our dogs that have passed away jumping from cloud to cloud playing and watching us. Then stories about being a ninja or the slayer of all evil and he is set out to protect me or his friends. I love hearing …

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School is back in session once again

It is that time of the year when school is back in session. Some schools have been going for a month already while there are some beginning in a week or two. We parents are eager for our little ones to get back out there to learn new things and meet new friends. Those starting new schools and those starting college have the added excitement of new facilities, teachers, and for some to be away from the family. School time of fun School is supposed to be exciting, and maybe it once was. But today, going to school is beginning …

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Many Options for Outlets of Stress in Life

Life can come at us very hard sometimes. Throwing curveballs in our days any chance it can. A project going perfect until one small change and then suddenly everything is on the line. Relationships moving in a loving way, until one phone call, one chance encounter. Then suddenly questions build, and confusion is all that remains. No matter who you are, there will be a day that tests your mind. Do you have outlets that you can use to ease the stress? The Outlet We all need a form of outlet in our lives to ease the stress of life. …

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Can you handle the changes in your life?

I have talked about how we need to start caring about ourselves a little more. About how the stresses in our daily lives can eat away, so we need to have outlets to release some of these emotions. Even talked about ways that we can use exercise, nutrition, and our hobbies to add some positivity into our lives. These are all great….but, what happens when you do start working on yourself? How do you handle the emotions, behaviors, and the thoughts that are now changing? What I am talking about I started working on myself when I started this blog …

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Are you going through a long list of emotions?

I have been seeing various TikTok videos and reels on Facebook where someone adds their video to a voice asking if they were the only ones in that awkward stage of being happy, hurt, and healing all at the same time. This got me thinking (like I need a reason). How many times has someone asked me “how are you doing?” And then, in my mind you run through a very long list of emotions and adjectives that would describe me, but all I say is, “Fine.” Too Many Emotions Over the last few weeks… no, maybe it has been …

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What it all looks like

They are laughing, smiling, dancing around, but did you know they are fighting depression? Maybe they are sitting in the corner, quiet and reserved. Are you aware they are fighting anxiety? Mental health has a stigma in the world that a depressed person is always withdrawn and sad. That a person who has anxiety is always nervous and fidgety. We don’t always look and act like that. I look happy Over the last few weeks, I have laughed with friends and sang my heart out to rock music. I enjoyed some time with my friends and neighbors at a barbeque …

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Offering a Little Animal Support

We have all had those times in our lives that are in need of a hug or just an act of comfort. Maybe we are in the middle of grieving the loss of a loved one. It could be the stress of the job or school. But to have someone sit with you and just offer the chance to comfort without saying a word, can be enormous. Yes, our friends and family could be that one to offer the comfort, but then talking is involved. I realized recently that there is something better, my pets. Doggie Love I have 2 …

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WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

It is May again. Mental Health Awareness month. More and more ads are coming out about mental health. To make aware of those who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and so much more. In my honest opinion, we should be aware of this all year long. Growing up, we didn’t hear about depression and anxiety. Schools didn’t talk about it in health class. So why are we so focused on it now? WHY IS MENTAL HEALTH SO IMPORTANT Let me ask you this question, when you are sick with a cold or the flu, do you feel happy? How about …

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The ghosts of depression in us all

I want you to think about your friends, coworkers, family, all of the people you walk past every day at the store. See those people? It is very possible at least one of you is suffering from depression. Did you know that 8.4% United States adults have been diagnosed with depression (NIMH, 2020)? Now think about all of those that have depression and do not get treated or diagnosed. Depression and mental health disorders are not like physical illnesses that can be visible. Depression episodes I have been working through several areas of my life all at the same time. …