Reconciling Loss and Hope When Schizoaffective Disorder Changed My Life Plans

Proverbs 29:18 that if you don’t have a vision, you will perish. ADVERTISEMENT This means if you have nothing to dream about and live for, then your tomorrow won’t be promising. This is a good way for depression to set into your life, as you’ve lost your faith in your abilities and hope for a bright future.The old saying states that if you’re doing something that you love, you won’t work a day in your life.

Don’t be afraid.Have faith.Trust the journey.Don’t let your expectations of how life “should be” blind you to the beauty of the life you’re living.And of course, if you’re struggling with trusting the journey and taming your expectations right now, know that you are not alone. Many of us are here with you, working hard to let go, find more presence and acceptance, and get our thinking back on track.

"My mood suddenly spiked and I booked to go to Singapore last minute despite having no money."Towards Christmas my mood dropped again and this lasted until April. I didn’t sit all of my exams and failed the ones I did sit. Instead of feeling low, my mood suddenly spiked and I booked to go to Singapore last minute and stay at the famous marine Bay Sands hotel despite having no money.

We are the parents of the forgotten. Our kids have complex medical issues. We hook them up to IV pumps or feed them through tubes.  They use every ounce of energy they have just to get through the day and then at night we hook them up to technology- life support to sustain them for another day. They are brilliant, hilarious, mature kids who have been through much more in their short lives than most adults.

A new report by GLAAD found that the number of series regular characters with disabilities counted on primetime broadcast TV decreased, down to 2.8% (22 of 775) from a record high of 3.5% last year and 3.1% the year before. The number of characters counted also fell, from 27 to 22. Since Variety VIP+ reports that Americans spent 4.6 hours a day watching video on streaming services and traditional TV in 2021, this representation is vitally important to how people see – or do not see – disabled individuals in society.

“When it comes to the future, I mean it’s good to be hopeful, but you don’t even need to be hopeful. You just need to be curious and let that curiosity drive you into wanting to see what happens next.”

My dissociation almost ruined my life.

Eat, Pray, Love) are so popular. Mark Twain once said that Learning about other cultures and individuals doesn’t just teach universal lessons and introduce us to new ways of thinking, it creates common ground. It can literally calm you.

About two years ago, I noticed an increase in discussions concerning the topic of “trauma.” Trauma therapy has been around for years, but it felt like suddenly, this word was appearing everywhere. I checked Google trends, and it was no surprise the word “trauma,” in regards to people and society doubled from 2016 and continues to increase. If the media was saying everyone had endured some sort of trauma from their childhood, then why is it significant to the field of mental health?

Chronic illness turned my whole world upside down. A decade ago, I became ill with multiple chronic conditions, including POTS, CRPS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and lupus/UCTD. For several years, my symptoms were completely debilitating and made it difficult for me to function and complete basic everyday tasks. As such, I began focusing all my attention on finding ways to cope and manage my illness.

How to be passionate about work We spend half our waking hours – sometimes more – at our jobs, so it’s no surprise we want to enjoy them. Plus, recent changes in the world and the economy have many people reassessing their priorities. Still, only their current position is the most meaningful work they could be doing.

ultimate yoga, as it’s the fastest way to achieve self-realization. As you dive deeper into the practice, you will learn to control your life-force energy in the spine through willpower and breathing techniques. In doing so, you can tap into the astral and causal bodies that illuminate your physical self.

Spring is the season for new beginnings, a time to renew and recharge.  But more importantly just as we do a regular ‘spring clean’ of our home to declutter our personal space we should also be focused on a ‘spring cleanup for our mind’ as well.   After all, it is your mental thoughts that create your life’s destinyDeclutter your mind, what a fabulous idea!  Begin to rid yourself of any negative thoughts and behaviours you have harbored from the past in order to live a fulfilling life now.   Let’s use a seed we plant in the earth as an analogy.  With enough nurturing and care that seed will bloom into a beautiful plant or flower.   However, at the same time if you are not taking care of it weeds will begin to grow and the plant will die off and wither away from a lack of attention. What I do know for a fact is ‘thoughts are things’.    When you plant positive thoughts into your magnificent mind you will create positive outcomes.   Similar to a seed planted in the earth that has a set pattern destined by nature to grow into fruition we also have the ability to materialize into any self image we want thru concentrated effort.   So, like the seed, if your thought is ‘planted’, ‘nurtured’ and cared for those focused thoughts will manifest into physical reality.   Just like the miracle of tulip bulbs that quietly grow beneath the earth surface popping up thru the cold wintry ground they manifest into a beautiful flower.  Well, we can do the very same thing with a proper mindset! You have the ability to pull ‘negative weeds’ from your mind.

I have always believed that I am simultaneously too much and not enough. Too complicated, too intense, and too needy. Not sufficiently sunny in my outlook or flexible enough in how I meet the world. Most of all, not compelling enough to be inherently lovable.

Every employee has felt the effects of workplace stress. Even a job you adore can be difficult. You may be under time pressure to meet a deadline or perform a challenging assignment. On the other hand, chronic workplace stress can be overwhelming and harmful to physical and mental health.

Dear Newly Diagnosed Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Warrior,

March 13, 2020. It was Popcorn Friday at my kids’ elementary school. I stood in front of a well-used popcorn machine that morning with two other moms and filled countless small wax paper bags for the hundreds of students at our school. Eventually, we ran out of kernels, so I quickly drove to a local store for more. On my way to check out, I snagged a lone six-pack of toilet paper sitting on an end cap. I had heard about a toilet paper shortage and hadn’t had time to make my usual Costco run. I also knew that our upcoming Spring Break would be part of a “two weeks to flatten the curve” effort for something that was being called COVID-19, and I definitely did not want to run out while we hunkered down. I felt dutifully prepared and confident when I brought that six-pack of toilet paper home.

Dear Mandie,

Author Joan Didion, who passed away in December of last year, wrote the following in her book, “A Year of Magical Thinking,” after the unexpected, sudden death of her husband, John Dunne:

Lizzo swearing it’s her secret for success, manifestation is certainly having its moment. And after a few years of feeling so out of control, it only makes sense that a practice that teaches that you are in the driver’s seat of your own life would be trending (even above #fetapasta and #dogsoftiktok, thank you very much).

My battle with an eating disorder began when I was 20 years old and in nursing school. Really, I had had disordered eating from a very young age, but it didn’t become a diagnosable problem until I was 20. When I was very young, around 7 years old, my mother put me on diets, introduced obsessive thinking towards weight, calories, exercise, and constantly shamed me for my eating habits and made me feel as though the body I had wasn’t good enough.

If you’re in your mid-20s, you may never want to think about the awkwardness of your “puberty” years ever again. But did you know that many adults experience a “second puberty” in their mid-20s? As you reach the middle of your 20s, your metabolism may slow down, which can lead to changes in your body shape and size that will ultimately usher you into your “adult” body. These changes can feel difficult and unexpected, especially if you live with an eating disorder or battle body dysmorphia.

I ran. It conjures up someone sleeping rough, someone fleeing from a dangerous situation,  grabbing only a few items.

Everyone is busy with work, gym, extra tasks, and house chores. These errands make it easy to forget about the small things essential for improving the overall quality of life. Nowadays, you will encounter some adults with an unfulfilling and unsustainable quality of life because of how they choose to spend their time.

Yeah, we came across several people, many CBD enthusiasts. A lot of them are the ones who find CBD oil intriguing. And the rest are the selves who want to deem oil as their source to explore the wonders of this drug. It does not matter which one of them is you because they all ask a civil question. And that’s why they should go for the oil? What reasons can make them fall in love with this oil? We know the same query is striking your mind as well. And we have got you covered here!

Who would have known CBD would be known to everyone in the world? The reason behind its popularity is its wide-ranging benefits and health advantages. But, another rationale is the role of CBD-infused products for today’s younger generation. We all are familiar with the population in the US, and it accounts for a large proportion. For this reason, CBD use is visible amongst these generations. In addition to this, they use it for numerous purposes. Some use it to treat chron

With our ongoing “What Helps Me” series, The Mighty is leaning into what sets us apart from other health sites: We aim to provide real health advice from real people who live it.

These funny sarcastic quotes should help you spend a few minutes laughing out loud.

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These drug quotes will remind you how drug use can affect your mind, body, and spirit.

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of great press about CBD products, and many people have started to turn to them to enjoy the variety of benefits. Research that has been carried out shows that there are many benefits that come from the use of CBD products, and this includes everything […]

moms with ADHD, I bump and rattle through life, and my mothering style doesn’t quite qualify as mainstream but I’m no less (or more) a parent.Of course, my kids are routinely late for school. How am I supposed to know where my car keys are every single day?! But I also may deliver them pathologically early — because I get overly anxious about them never being on time. Those patient-as-Job boys also arrive at unanticipated times to unanticipated places.

Not available March 15? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Middle-aged women with ADHD face all of the typical challenges of aging — declining health, family concerns, career stresses, tough decisions about moving or downsizing — plus a wide range of ADHD-related complications.In this webinar, Dr.

February 17, 2022People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face higher mortality risks than does the general population, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.1 The study found that death in childhood or midlife from natural or unnatural causes was twice as likely for people with ADHD or autism, compared to the general population.The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 27 studies published between 1988 and 2021, including data on more than 642,000 participants from North America and Europe. When causes of death were examined, ADHD and ASD were associated with higher mortality due to unnatural causes such as injury, poisoning, or suicide.

Eating disorders can take on many different appearances. And it is important to know it isn’t always being bulimic or anorexic. Sometimes it is having an unhealthy relationship with food, being fearful of eating around others, being scared of certain food choices and people’s judgment on what you eat and how much you eat. It’s also your family continually saying something every time you have a plate in your hand. And how do I know this? Because I have had disordered eating for 30 years. And I recently learned that disordered eating runs in my family…..and that made me have all the more rage.

I have been on a journey this past year as it relates to my body image and weight struggles. I learned that I did not need to diet anymore, I can be healthy at my size, I can move my body joyfully, and that I was acceptable just the way I am.

Some of the most traumatic events that we experience through life are often breakups. Splitting up with someone that you love can be incredibly painful – even if it was you that made the decision. If you are currently going through a painful break up and you’re wondering if there is life after love, this is the article for you. We’re going to share some tips on how to help you along with your recovery.(1)

And if you want even more motivational quotes then check out this post with quotes on self-care and this one filled with self-love and self-esteem quotes.“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”George Bernard Shaw“Your life is controlled by what you focus on.”Tony Robbins“I learned that focus is key.

“It’s okay to let go of those who couldn’t love you. Those who didn’t know how to. Those who failed to even try. It’s okay to outgrow them, because that means you filled the empty space in you with self-love instead. You’re outgrowing them because you’re growing into you. And that’s more than okay, that’s something to celebrate.” ~Angelica Moone

What drives your parenting style? Is it fear or connection? The answer to this question is the key to successful parenting!

When I was a kid, I developed my own ways to cope with the health difficulties I was facing without knowing that’s what I was doing. These coping mechanisms were often seen by adults as funny quirks and silliness, but they were never really challenged or discouraged until I got older. For example, to cope with physical symptoms, I’d hang upside down, sit and lay down in strange positions, and insist on sitting when expected to stand for too long. And to cope with mental/emotional symptoms, I’d find isolated places to hide both indoors and outdoors, go for long walks, and always kept a notebook on me for doodling and writing. If I was unable to practice my coping mechanisms when I needed them, it would cause me a lot of distress and sometimes cause me to be noticeably ill.

We all have dreams (or at least we ought to). We all get great satisfaction out of experiencing them, except for the odd nightmare. We have all danced around illogical, otherworldly scenes within their realms before. However, have you ever taken the time to really explore the meaning behind the nonsensical visuals and encounters you […]

The shortage of nurses is a grave issue in the US nursing industry. The increase in the demand for quality healthcare for an aging population, burnt out nurses, retiring nurses, and nurses switching professions are the primary reasons which have led to a shortage of competent nurses in the industry. Hence, nursing has become an […]

harm them. Please don’t leave them alone with toys that use batteries, as they could swallow or choke on them. Earring and safety pins are commonly found lying around the house, but those are also dangerous.

After I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I started reading a lot of books on the subject, mostly memoirs by fellow people with bipolar disorder. I was trying to learn more about the illness and perhaps feel less alone in it, and I did to an extent, but all the most well-known bipolar memoirs are by white people. Which is fine, I can relate to people who aren’t of the same ethnicity as me, frankly I find it weird that apparently a lot of people can’t… But even though I recognize myself in a lot of white bipolar memoirs, I will concede it is extra nice to read about the experiences of other people of color with bipolar and get to relate to them in more than one way.

success, everyone will describe it differently. Some will say it’s all about family. Others will say that it’s about building something of your own.

These collection of “being alone quotes” will help you overcome the feeling of loneliness so you can get the most out of life.

Those born under the Scorpio sign are often known for their intensity and passion. Use these Scorpio quotes to get to know the Scorpios in your life a little better.