Mother’s Day 2019 just happened. Mom, I’d like to say ‘thank-you’ to you publicly. To say how much I love you, Mrs. Velma Maxwell. How the person you are, at 88, makes me smile, feel good, and warm. How I still feel like a cared for daughter even though I’m frequently more the mom taking […]
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This week is the 68th Mental Health Week founded by the Canadian Mental Health Association! That’s a whole heck lot of talkin’, learnin’ and awareness buildin’ about mental health! My contribution this year is shedding some light on psychosis in the hopes it will increase compassion. I wrote this for my Psychology Today blog a […]
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There are many reasons why people don’t accept a diagnosis of mental illness. I received an email the other month from someone whose spouse had psychotic experiences and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, the spouse believes they had a powerful spiritual experience. The spouse has agreed to see a psychiatrist, and continues to […]
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I do it. You do it. Even birds do it. No, not that. I’m talking about sleep. Anyone with depression or bipolar disorder, including loved ones of those with the conditions, knows how important consistent good night sleeps are to staying well1. They cultivate equilibrium in mood, mind and heart. Sleep is important for everybody. But, […]
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In a previous post, I described the O.A.R.S. framework (Observe, Ask + Actively Listen, Refer + Support). A simple protocol outlining how to approach someone in the workplace who may be struggling with a mental health condition. The 4-step system along with the ‘do’s and don’ts’ helps make difficult conversations more comfortable and effective. For a […]
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Feeling powerless over symptoms often goes with the territory when you live with mental illness. At least it can for me, particularly with anxiety and depression. This isn’t just the case for those of us diagnosed but also those who love and support us. They can feel at the mercy of these debilitating conditions when […]
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There is a vast difference between information and wisdom. I’m learning how to spot the difference. One fills my head and fuels my fears, the other feeds my heart and soothes my spirit. I’ve made some pretty dumb mistakes. Don’t get me started about the time I became a frosted blonde – think ‘90’s – […]
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Some of you know my story. Many of you don’t. Every experience is unique and equally valuable. Though our stories are ours and ours alone, it always amazes me how similar our journeys can be sometimes: I’ve met more than a handful of people who have run down the street naked in a psychosis. Psychosis […]
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Homage to My Mom and Our Mental Illnesses
adult children, Anxiety, bipolar, depression, gratitude, mental health, Mental IllnessMother’s Day 2019 just happened. Mom, I’d like to say ‘thank-you’ to you publicly. To say how much I love you, Mrs. Velma Maxwell. How the person you are, at 88, makes me smile, feel good, and warm. How I still feel like a cared for daughter even though I’m frequently more the mom taking […]
An Open Letter to All Hospital Emergency Ward Staff: I may be crazy but I can still hear
adult children, Anxiety, bipolar, mental health, Mental Illness, social support, Tools for Health ProfessionalsThis week is the 68th Mental Health Week founded by the Canadian Mental Health Association! That’s a whole heck lot of talkin’, learnin’ and awareness buildin’ about mental health! My contribution this year is shedding some light on psychosis in the hopes it will increase compassion. I wrote this for my Psychology Today blog a […]
Do you have to choose? Reconciling Spiritual Experiences with Mental Illness Diagnosis and Psychosis
Anxiety, bipolar, depression, getting help for others, help for family, mental health, Mental Illness, Practical Tools, resources, self help tips, self-care, spiritualityThere are many reasons why people don’t accept a diagnosis of mental illness. I received an email the other month from someone whose spouse had psychotic experiences and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, the spouse believes they had a powerful spiritual experience. The spouse has agreed to see a psychiatrist, and continues to […]
8 Tips to Help You Get the Sleep You Need and Want
Anxiety, bipolar, depression, help for family, mental health, Practical Tools, resources, self help tips, self-careI do it. You do it. Even birds do it. No, not that. I’m talking about sleep. Anyone with depression or bipolar disorder, including loved ones of those with the conditions, knows how important consistent good night sleeps are to staying well1. They cultivate equilibrium in mood, mind and heart. Sleep is important for everybody. But, […]
7 Resources to Help Employers Address the Stickiest Workplace Mental Health Issues
getting help for others, mental health, Mental Illness, Practical Tools, resources, workplace mental healthIn a previous post, I described the O.A.R.S. framework (Observe, Ask + Actively Listen, Refer + Support). A simple protocol outlining how to approach someone in the workplace who may be struggling with a mental health condition. The 4-step system along with the ‘do’s and don’ts’ helps make difficult conversations more comfortable and effective. For a […]
3 Steps for You & Loved Ones to Help Prevent Relapse of Mental Illness
adult children, Anxiety, bipolar, depression, getting help for others, help for family, mental health, Mental Illness, Practical Tools, resources, self help tips, self-careFeeling powerless over symptoms often goes with the territory when you live with mental illness. At least it can for me, particularly with anxiety and depression. This isn’t just the case for those of us diagnosed but also those who love and support us. They can feel at the mercy of these debilitating conditions when […]
10 of My Favourite Quotes that I Live, Learn and Love From
gratitude, inspiration, mental health, Practical Tools, self-careThere is a vast difference between information and wisdom. I’m learning how to spot the difference. One fills my head and fuels my fears, the other feeds my heart and soothes my spirit. I’ve made some pretty dumb mistakes. Don’t get me started about the time I became a frosted blonde – think ‘90’s – […]
A Brief History of a Lucky Woman
adult children, Anxiety, bipolar, depression, gratitude, mental health, Mental Illness, self-care, social supportSome of you know my story. Many of you don’t. Every experience is unique and equally valuable. Though our stories are ours and ours alone, it always amazes me how similar our journeys can be sometimes: I’ve met more than a handful of people who have run down the street naked in a psychosis. Psychosis […]