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. The S’s of Mental Health There are a lot of similarities in Chronic invisible illness and mental illness. There is a stigma with both Chronic Invisible Illnesses. In my writing I focus more on mental health than some other chronic invisible illness’s. I have more experience with having dealt with that invisible illness a lot longer than some of my other diagnoses. I see a lot of…
"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 R Reflections & Random Ramblings Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Reflections of days gone by sometimes its painful I can not lie memories of dark days when I was not fully present for my children reflections on who I was and who I want to be what changes do I want to see in me reflections on those darker days and how I can use them to give light…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER P Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. So many words popped in my mind when I first thought of the letter P. Psychiatrist vs psychologist, people, personality disorders, phobias, passion… When I input “Mental Health Letter P” the below two topics came up and jumped out at me. Parenting with a mental health…
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 O Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. A to Z YOU WILL BE OKAY. You can overcome For months I’ve been Suffering from Writers block Overcoming these tips can be applied to a variety of other problems that you are struggling with too. The dreaded writer’s block.…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER N NEW DAY NEW ATTITUDE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. New Day New Attitude 2024 “New Attitude” suggests a shift or change in mindset, outlook, or demeanor towards life or a particular situation. It implies adopting a fresh perspective, attitude, or approach that differs from one’s previous…
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…
I am linking up with Five Minute Friday and this post is also part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Today is the letter L. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. During five minute Friday we are given a word prompt and write, unedited for 5 minutes. You can read more about how to participate here. This weeks Five Minute Friday Writing Prompt is LIMIT Setting my timer for five minutes, April is National Stress Awareness Month. It is important…
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…