"When it comes to cancer, the focus is often on physical health and treatment options. However, it is equally important to address the mental health needs of cancer patients."
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER Q Queen of Denial Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Cleopatra the Queen of Denial. First thing I thought of was the Pam Tillis song. “Just call me Cleopatra, everybody, ‘Cause I’m the Queen of Denial.” Denial~ Suppressing or denying your problems Denial may work to a degree but it is not a long term…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER M Memories & Maybe Days Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Memories, Its amazing that even things we don’t ‘remember’ The Body Keeps The Score, It holds memory. Embracing the power of “maybe”. Having “Maybe Days” could refer to those moments when we’re unsure of what lies…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Letter K Knowledge Knowledge is power One of the biggest things I think that will help break the stigma of mental illness is to advocate, spread awareness and education. I think knowing helps breed understanding. There needs to be a lot more understanding. Frequent comments like “You just gotta pull yourself up by your bootstraps” is not helpful to someone struggling. Knowledge about mental health encompasses…
This post is part of my contribution to the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Today is the letter H. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The first few words that came into my head when thinking of letter H words that I associated with mental health are Health, Help & Hope. I want to give hope and reminder that the light at the end of the tunnel is not always that of an oncoming train. The first thing is for the best mental…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. G= Listen To Your Gut Every year I make goals to lose weight or do this or that. This year my biggest goal is to improve my health. With autoimmune diseases stacking up on top of my weight struggle it is time to walk the walk. I need…
Fight the Fight F= Find Some Fun This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You might be going through a challenging time. Remember that setbacks and obstacles are a natural part of life, but they don’t define you. Keep pushing forward, stay focused on your goals, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. You’re capable of overcoming…
Some will say "You just need to eat better" or someone else "You just need to get more exercise". It all sounds so easy. Thankfully not everyone comments like that. When everything hurts and you have no energy you don't need to be made to feel you aren't trying hard enough. Days when you have a to do list an arms length long but wake up with barely any energy to get out of bed.
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Did you know you could be in a crowded room and feel very lonesome? Lonesome in a Crowded Room Feeling alone is very painful. Even more so when you are struggling with the darkness of depression. Even then you really aren’t alone. There are many others in the crowd hiding in a mask. Pretending to be fine. Putting on a smile, Faking it to…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Trying to figure out a word to use for letter C that relates to the topic of mental health… I put a search in and came up with this list of words. I am going to be focusing on coping skills for this letter. Coping skills are defined as “Coping skills are the tactics that people use to deal with stressful situations.” on the…