More Reflections
Fighting the funk and winning
ByCherylPaix and I were just talking about how the bad thoughts can stop you cold. How they tell you that you can’t beat your mental illness so what’s the point of even trying. I went years without being medicated – YEARS!! I was in my 40s before I began taking medication for my depression. How…
How Mental Illness Affects the Whole Family
ByCherylOne thing that most people don’t think about when speaking about mental illness is how that disorder affects the family as a whole. We usually talk about the person who deals with the mental illness; how they can cope, tips on self-care, what to do if such-and-such happens, etc. Rarely, do we hear about the…
New Year, New Goals
ByCherylNow that we have officially started the year 2019, New Year’s resolutions are being made. I personally prefer to call them goals rather than resolutions. No one sticks to their resolutions, but goals can be attained. My main focus this year will be on bringing joy back into my life. Lately especially, it feels as…
How to Love Someone With a Mental Illness
ByCherylLoving a person with a mental health disorder can be hard. There always seems to be times where life turns on end and chaos takes over. Times where you aren’t sure you can handle this person and their issues. It can make being in love feel more like a roller coaster rather than a ride…
Secret Thoughts and Fears of Special Needs Parents
ByCherylEveryone has fears about raising their children. That is one thing that parents of typical children and parents of special needs children share. Is my child happy? Will my child make friends? How safe is my child? With parents of disabled children though these questions take on a whole new level of stress. Along with…
What People Don’t Tell You About Being a Special Needs Parent
ByCherylThere are some things about being a special needs parent that don’t get discussed in general conversation. Some things that sneak up on you and you kind of have to navigate on your own. Self-care and hygiene are big ones and puberty is the main cause of the conundrum. Puberty is usually considered a fairly…