Monthly Archives: August 2010
Promoting PPD (Postpartum Depression) Awareness
Back in May, I wrote a blog post on WEGO Health about Postpartum Depression (PPD) called “PPD: More than an Afterthought“. I wrote this post as my effort to bring more awareness to this issue and to share some of … Continue reading
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The Sadness of Chronic Pain
I’ve noticed how very quickly my mood changes as a result of the kind of physical pain I experience. I can wake in the morning with an aching body and feel a little down, but often shake it off in … Continue reading
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Free Hugs
A favorite organization of mine, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, posted a link on Twitter to this video just a short while ago. It made me cry…perhaps because it is so beautiful to see love freely given and perhaps … Continue reading
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On the Flip Side: When Someone You Love Could Be Suicidal
What to do when you can’t talk to anyone about your troubles and struggles? You tell the world, uh hm, I mean, your blog. But the bigger question facing me tonight is “What do you do when you can’t help … Continue reading
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I’ve Been There (In the Psych Unit) Too
My first visit to a psychiatric unit was during my freshmen year of college, I had just turned 18. I had begun college with all the hopes and dreams of the picture perfect college experience…I didn’t even give it a … Continue reading
Filed under anxiety, chronic pain, depression, fibromyalgia, PTSD, suicide, Uncategorized
