depression
My Postnatal Depression Made Me a BETTER Mom
I thought I'd recognize Postnatal Depression it if it hit me. I didn't. The first time I realized something was wrong, I was already on my way to familicide.
6 Things Depressed Parents Need to Know
Parents who deal with depression and anxiety along with raising kids, witness numerous challenges. How to parent when depressed? You shouldn't forget the following...
Is "13 Reasons Why" To Blame For Teens' Deaths?
The recent news that 2 California teens committed suicide after watching the Netflix series"13 Reasons Why" comes on the heels of the announcement that the series will be renewed for a 2nd season.
50 Brilliant Techniques That'll Calm Stressed Kids Down IMMEDIATELY
When your child is in need of tension relief, parents can help by trying one of these techniques to calm them down.
Taking THIS While Pregnant Increases Autism Risk By 87%, Says Study
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics has found that taking antidepressants during pregnancy increases the child's risk of autism by 87 percent.
The Cure for Mom Brain?
Also commonly called "Momnesia", walking into a room and forgetting why you went there, or just plain feeling like your brain doesn't work anymore.
When I Realized Mental Illness Is My Illness
The tears came after I left my doctor's office and finally realized that my head isn't getting better.
2011 Health: Muscles, Colors, John & Roller Skates
Working out isn't a stand-alone health solution. While it's hard to master everything at once, I'm trying to maintain health and balance in many areas of my life. Here are my points for Body, Mind, Soul, Couple Time, Me Time & Competition.
10 Stress Busters
Chronic and severe stress can damage your body and mind. Which is why I have handy some stress busters. I use an average of five a day. Today I'm using all ten. Here they are, and good luck!
9 Ways Humor Heals
Of all my tools to combat depression and negativity, humor is by far the most fun.
3 Steps to Move Past Your Hang Ups
I used to be afraid to write. I couldn't commit my words to the page because I was sure I would use the wrong ones not to mention incorrect grammar and punctuation.
5 Ways to Manage Autumn Anxiety
Even as I love the autumn season, it is full of anxiety for me. My therapist and I talked about a few coping exercises to keep my anxiety from disabling me this time of year.
Climbing Great Heights: On Discipline and the Small Battles
The harder work happens in those invisible moments when no one but you sees the struggle: to beat back all the resistance to good health, and to say yes...to do the harder thing consistently in the name of recovery.
The Healing Properties of Tears: 7 Good Reasons to Cry Your Eyes Out
New York Times reporter Benedict Carey referred to tears in a recent piece as "emotional perspiration." Given that I sweat a lot and hate deodorant, I suppose it makes sense that I weep often. But I'm not going to apologize for that, because after a good cry, I always feel cleansed, like my heart and mind just rubbed each other's backs in a warm bath.
5 Ways to Make Your Resolutions Stick
I know what you're thinking: another cheesy, goody-two-shoes article on how I can keep all those goals I've set going into 2010. If you abhor such articles (like 10 ways to de-clutter your bathroom), then keep on reading. I'm like you. Normal.
12 Winter Depression Busters
I dread winter each year because many of my depression busters require sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s. What does a girl who kayaks and bikes for sanity do in the winter? Lots of things. Here are a few of them:
The Fear of Relapse: 5 Cognitive Tools
I use a couple of cognitive reminders today when I'm panicking about relapsing into depression and anxiety.