More Reflections
Fear Happens…
ByCherylI’d love to say that I’m not afraid of anything and when it comes to basic fears, I’m not. I’m not afraid of spiders or snakes or bugs. I don’t jump scare easy either. Most of my fears are deeper. My fears are usually based in what could or could not happen in the future…
Holiday Blues
ByCherylHolidays always have a way bringing in to focus just how isolated my family really is. Christmas celebrations for us do not include a house full of people enjoying spirits and New Year’s is usually spent at home watching the ball drop during the Dick Clark’s Rockin’ News Year’s Eve Party on tv. We are…
Genetics and Medication
ByCherylGenetic testing for medications has gained popularity in the past few years especially in the psychiatric community. Also called Pharmacogenetics, this genome testing analyzes your DNA to determine how your body will react to certain medications. I’ve had the testing done myself, so has my daughter as well as another member of my family. We’ve…
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…
On Being the Parent of an Adult Child with Bipolar
ByCherylMy daughter, Paix, and I have been at odds a great deal lately. When trying to discuss her mental health, we usually end up in an argument where we both walk away angry and hurt. I’m afraid she thinks I don’t love her or, worse, don’t care at all, but it gets so frustrating dealing…
Life Lately
ByCherylIt has been a while since I’ve sat down to write for this blog. I’m still trying to deal with and work through everything that has transpired over the past few months. I’ve tried many tactics to try to keep my sanity in check. A couple of weeks was spent working on the house with…