Originally posted on Ohnomummysmad:
Postpartum Psychosis is hell on earth basically, but I guess I could elaborate a bit more.…
Author: Lorie Staffan
HUMOR THERAPY: THE EXCLUSIVE RECLUSIVE
When I’m down or upset, something that makes me smile or laugh helps a lot. I recently found a meme … More
DEPRESSION MEANS…
Depression means being miserable even though your life is going well. It means crying for no reason, living with a … More
ROUTINE: A USEFUL TOOL
I just read a good post by social worker and addition specialist Scott Kixmiller. He makes great points about how … More
WHAT IF YOUR SOCIETY IS SICK?
While working on an inpatient mental health unit many years ago, a social worker friend of mine and I were … More
THE MIGHTY: A GREAT RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND CHRONIC DISEASES
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TIPS TO HELP RAISE SELF-ESTEEM
When you have a mental illness, your self-esteem can take a nose-dive. When I’d get really depressed, I’d think I … More
DRINKING YOUR PROBLEMS AWAY: MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Many people with mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder also have substance abuse issues. They “self-medicate” with … More
PARANOIA: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO COPE
Paranoia is the feeling that others are against you or are trying to harm you in some way, when that … More
THE DEPRESSIVE DIVA DOES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
After 30+ years as a nurse, I’m trying something totally different-website design! I’m about 5 weeks into a two year … More