How I'm Currently Coping With Suicidal Thoughts

We have all seen it. If you didn’t watch the Oscars you have seen it on social media, on the news, on memes… it’s everywhere! Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live on stage at the Oscars after he made a joke about his wife. And like the good humans we all are, we desperately waited […]

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Hospitalizations for mental health can be helpful, but for some people, they can create traumatic memories and distrust of doctors, especially if the facility is less than ideal. My own personal experiences with hospitalization have shown that facilities can vary greatly, and that advocating for yourself in advance is important to the type of experience you may have.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that is shrouded in mystery. The presentation of endometriosis is as varied as the individuals impacted by it. And misinformation regarding diagnosis, treatment, and management of the condition are rampant. In an effort to distinguish between fact and fiction, let’s dispel the top 10 myths about endometriosis.

When thinking about your leadership style, images of boardrooms, Zoom calls, and mentorship meetings might immediately spring to mind. But your leadership isn’t just expressed in work-based situations.

As humans, we are massive digital consumers. Every single day, multiple times a day, our minds are flooded with content — TV, radio, billboards, posters, newspapers, and of course, social media. Almost every single one of us has a smartphone that keeps us connected with the world every minute of the day, so we can easily access content whenever and wherever we want. With the world in the firm grip of COVID-19, much of the content we now consume is either directly covering the topic of COVID-19, or is somehow related to it. COVID-19 is pretty much all we hear about all day, every day. Our lives have changed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and now we are consuming COVID-19 content across every platform. So what is this doing to our mental health? Are the effects more pronounced if you are someone with a pre-existing mental health condition or are likely to become triggered by the news?

When I first got sober, I spent years writing a memoir about my misadventures with bipolar and addiction and those of others. I thought it would be therapeutic to write it all down. It was. Clickety-clacking away at my keyboard was like getting my sins of mania and addiction absolved.  I didn’t hold back in writing my book “The Bipolar Addict: Drinks, Drugs, Delirium & Why Sober Is the New Cool.” And now, I can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube. But I’m OK with that.

“Bipolar rage” can be a waking nightmare for both the person in its grips and those in its path. It may feel uncontrollable, unstable, and unpredictable. With “regular” anger, there’s usually a trigger, something you can pinpoint and go, “Ah-ha! This is what set it off and why!” With “bipolar rage,” though, there does not necessarily need to be a trigger — it can show up without warning and may often be absent of reason. This type of rage may choose chaos — it’s often not the individual choosing to lose control. If anything, control is something we may feel desperate to have, and that desperation may only make our anger more chaotic.

I was rewatching “Girl, Interrupted” with my fiancée when I noticed the character Susanna states that she is “off meds” as she lists supposedly “good” things. This 1999 film (and its literary predecessor, which was published in 1993) is a bit dated now, but people sometimes still think being “off meds” is “good” or realistic for everyone. Medications, though, are often vital to a person’s overall health and wellbeing — they can help them function in their daily lives as well as in society. Being on or off medication is not a mark of how successful you are at surviving, adapting to, or managing your mental health or chronic illness.

Growing up in the foster care system, I did not have anyone who had grown up with an experience similar to mine. It took a negative toll on my mental health and caused me to experience depression and anxiety. No one I knew had experienced foster care, let alone suffered the death of two parents by the age of 9. Everyone in my circle had their parents. Everyone’s parents looked young.

I’ve written often on my decade-long struggle with grief after losing my father in my 20s. In some ways, that journey isn’t yet over. I still avoid all discussion of death, cancer, or thinking even of the good memories. It’s become a key feature of my depression, but at what point does grief become prolonged grief disorder?

Antidepressant medication may be prescribed by a family doctor or psychiatrist to help you recover from depression, depending on the severity of your symptoms.Antidepressants can work in tandem with therapy to help restore your mental health.(1) In some cases, antidepressants can be life saving.It usually takes 4-6 weeks to assess the effects of an antidepressant.(2) In addition to noticing a reduction in their depression symptoms, some men experience side effects from taking antidepressant medication, and weight gain is one of the most common.Many types of antidepressant medication, including SSRIs, tricyclics, and MOA inhibitors, have been linked to increases in body weight. It’s estimated that up to 25% of people who are prescribed antidepressants undergo a weight gain of 4.5 kgs or more.(1,3)However, drastic weight change itself can be a symptom of depression.If you’re concerned about weight gain, it’s important that you don’t stop taking your medication without consulting your doctor first. Your doctor can help you weigh the pros and cons of taking medication, and explain all your options.Changes in weight may not be noticeable for some time after treatment begins.

Other educators might agree with me when I say I surely did not learn how to teach during a pandemic when I was going to college. I teach middle school, and I have now been teaching for about 17 years. Last year and this year have been the toughest years yet — by far. There are days when I get home, and I literally throw myself on the couch, close my eyes, and release a big sigh. There are other times when I have chocolate or get fast food just to treat myself.  I know the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for the students, but it affects teachers too.

For Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, I asked my dad, Terrence Yenko, about his experience living with cerebral palsy (CP) and what he wants the public to know about aging with CP. I also asked him about some of the challenges that he faces with mobility and accessibility as he gets older. The following is what he wrote outlining his experience:

Last night at wheelchair rugby practice, I had a conversation about depression with an assistant coach because I was having a really hard day and needed to talk.

I’m sitting in the waiting room at my doctor’s office, something that’s become more and more a part of my routine than I’d like to admit.

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There are many facets to our personality and even to our consciousness. And while most of us would like to believe we know ourselves, there is so much at play beneath the surface that we don’t often understand.For decades, psychologists have been aware of the difference between the subconscious mind and the conscious mind, thanks to the world of psychoanalysts like Sigmund Freud and Hermann Rorschach.

I’ve always said “Big Mouth,” no matter how crude, is one of the most emotionally intelligent shows currently on air. “Human Resources,” the show’s spin-off, was pitched as “Big Mouth” meets “The Office,” which is incredibly up my alley as I adore both shows. I binged it – watching episodes late into the night. I laughed out loud, snorted, and related to a lot of the different character arcs. It was a great time, until I got to the ninth episode, “It’s Almost Over.”

communication with our children can make or break our relationship with them, and that affects how they engage with the world.As parents, talking to your children can be intimidating. Knowing you talked to them in a way that preserves your relationship can go a long way, even if your child isn’t happy with you at the time.Here are four things to keep in mind when you talk to your child as a parent.

What makes something a memorable quote? Every day millions of people say or write things—there is an endless supply of words that can be quoted.

The home buying process can be one of the most emotional and stressful events in your life. Not surprising, as it is one of the most significant purchases you will ever make. The key is not to run away from the stress but rather to prepare so that you can navigate successfully through the home buying process. Here are some tips on not just how to reduce stress but also how to enjoy buying your first home.

Reco Intensive is a reputable addiction treatment centre located in Delray Beach, Florida specializing in the treatment of all types of addiction. Their intensive outpatient services offer a comprehensive treatment program including scientifically-backed therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and rational existential therapy as well as a diverse array of holistic options including yoga, adventure therapy, equine-facilitated psychotherapy, and creative and expressive arts therapy.

Before you embark on the long and tough journey that is starting your own business you should do plenty of research regarding all the different aspects that will go into it. You should be researching your competition, building a business plan, analysing your finances, assessing resources etc.

“Sending love to everyone who’s doing their best to heal from things they don’t discuss.” ~Unknown

If you are looking for the best ways to look flawless, we’ve got the tips and tricks for you. Below, we have 8 tips that you’ll want to follow. If you want to improve your look and style, there’s no better time than right now to get started.

Over the years, I’ve learned that most employers don’t really care about you or your health. In fact, I have been forced to work shifts even while sick and have even lost jobs due to hospitalizations and health issues causing me to miss significant amounts of work in a year’s time. I know I’m not alone in this, and it’s sad that we live in a world where most companies are more concerned about their bottom line than they are with the physical and mental health of their employees.

Expecting parents are generally filled with excitement and anticipation as they prepare to welcome their child into the world. The months of excitement and longing have ended, and it is now time to start a new chapter.

If you want to become an indoor gardener, there are a few techniques that you need to master. In this blog post, we will discuss seven of the most important ones. Gardening indoors can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it is important to know what you are doing before you get started. Let’s get started.

“This is dedicated to the Deaf community, the CODA community, the disabled community. This is our moment,” Troy Kotsur said when making history after winning the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “CODA.”

Dove Self-Esteem Fund) and there’s a measurable Confidence Gap between men and women (when will there be an end to all these gaps?). Call it imposter syndrome, negative body image, or lack of self-worth, but we all feel a lack of confidence at least sometimes, and for many of us, it’s all the time. But confidence is not a personality trait or something we automatically get when we hit a certain weight or income bracket; it’s a skill and practice that requires daily attention, and it’s something we all are entitled to. And if anyone knows how to be confident and love ourselves, it’s Regina Bonds.

This mind of ours never stops. Research shows that we humans produce some 60,000 thoughts each day. That extensive number of thoughts is an irrefutable consequence of our society’s obsessive need to be busy and distracted.Many of our thoughts are anything but productive, and we do very little to regulate our mind’s rapacious activity.

One of the last memories I have of my father is him sitting on the edge of my bed, strumming his acoustic guitar and singing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” while I was going to sleep.

My husband took his life after years of carrying the weight of being sexually abused — physically and emotionally — by the people who were supposed to care for him as a child and adolescent.

I’ve had many years of treatment for my mental illness diagnoses. I’ve had individual therapy, group counseling, PHP, IOP and residential treatment. I have spent time on psychiatric units of hospitals and been on a 51/50 hold. After all this treatment, after all that I have done, people can’t believe my struggle or understand where its coming from. The exterior masks the true struggle I feel. I hold multiple graduate degrees, I am a graduate from a top 10 university, I have numerous awards and accolades, I am employed and navigating and managing life. This contradicts with what I feel on the inside as this is all a mask. I put on a shield and elect to show the world a side of me they want to see: successful, put together, accomplished and ambitious.

When you observe many famous people including Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, John Adams, Andy Warhol, Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, they kept their journals. Many eminent personalities in all walks of life from entrepreneurs to authors maintained journals. Journaling is one of the habits great leaders possess.