Yesterday, I asked the groomer to give my toy poodle a low hair cut. She got the cut all right, and all the hair on her tail was gone too. That’s not cool. My lil’ girl Princess looked at me and looked at her tail as if to say, “What the heck did you let them do to me?” I […]
Growing up, grief was an emotion that was hardly ever expressed by anyone other than myself. For instance, when my uncle committed suicide when I was ten years old, I never saw my dad show any emotion around me, but that is part of being a man. I knew that my uncle and father were close though. My uncle turned […]
Ultra-rapid cycling refers to having mood episodes within a matter of weeks to several days. Ultradian, or ultra-ultra rapid, cycling refers to having multiple mood episodes in a single day.
Our senses can play a role in mental health. So, why not utilize sensory self-soothing to help ground ourselves and promote mental wellness. This is a great way to supplement the practice of mindfulness, as this can help bring us back to the present moment, especially when the mind drifts to unpleasant thoughts. My collection of sentimental items provides the […]
How many people learned to recognize and cultivate self-esteem from an early age? I think those who didn’t learn this outnumber those who did. Even If you didn’t recognize the word or know that self-esteem means, according to Merriam-Webster, a confidence and satisfaction in one’s self, did you have role models in this area of your life? Did you have […]
Grounding is a strategy to bring us in to the present moment. It’s a method of coping. Everyone has had an overwhelming experience or emotional crisis on some scale. When such an event occurs, we can utilize this technique to reel us back in.
In honor of all PTSD warriors, our goal is to provide awareness of a disorder that affects or has affected too many lives, including my own. May peace find those who battle PTSD, as well as their friends and family. To all who provide support during recovery, please don’t take emotional responses personally. Understanding and patience are essential during this […]
