Dreams and Depression
Several years ago I came across some very interesting research on dreams and depression. I studied the idea, thought about it, and connected several dots about how this had been playing out in my life when I was captive to the depression monster. The short version is that when our brains ruminate on stress and […]
There Are Answers to Mental Wellness
AMARE–The Mental Wellness Company AMARE–The Science When I began my journey to finding answers to the depression monster in 2010, my doctor began looking at causes relating to my gut. I began to back down on gluten and dairy. I began taking several different supplements to support the healthy production of neurotransmitters in my […]
Resentment For Your Challenges
There were times in my journey through depression that I felt resentment–towards God, towards mental illness, towards anyone that thought I could do something about it. And then something shifted and I decided to drop the “victim” mentality and do something to move forward. I remember one day in particular when I was at the […]
Changing Postpartum Depression (PPD)
I just read a GREAT explanation of what our brains are doing as we move through life. I want to highlight what the author explains about how we develop pathways that can lead to depression and anxiety. I love to help people create new neural pathways by providing tools, accountability, and follow through. It matters! […]
Teen Suicide Awareness and How To Help
“No one wants to end their life. They want to end the pain, and we can’t end the pain if we don’t talk about the pain,” said Lt. Governor Cox. “There are messages that need to be shared. There are conversations that need to be had. We need to remove the stigma that comes with […]
Feelings Buried Alive–Unlocking Our Ability To Create
Early in 2011 a good friend of mine suggested a book to me. She told me a little bit about it but I was skeptical. I really had never heard anything about the principles of this book. It was foreign to me. So I just tucked the information away. I have written about the summer […]
Old and New Stories
Something clicked for me today (Sept 30, 2014). For the past week or so I have been unusually tired–drained. Yes, I still go about doing what needs to be done but I just feel low on energy. I’m still walking with my neighbor most mornings, my diet is still good, and I get 7-8 hours […]
Do You Numb Vulnerability? I Did…
Brene Brown gives a very insightful understanding of the importance of being vulnerable. When we aren’t vulnerable, we can’t connect–with ourselves and with others. Through much research, she discovered that people who are not vulnerable do not believe they are worthy of love and belonging. I did a really good job of numbing my vulnerability […]
Parenting Hardship
I had an experience last night in my parenting that validated something that I was pretty sure had been happening. It brought up a lot of anger and frustration and the “if I was a better parent, this would not have happened…” belief. I woke this morning knowing I had two choices: to continue to […]
Taking Control Of Stress And Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are buzzwords today. Knowing the difference between them can help us to eradicate anxiety by taking steps with the physical and mindset dimensions. Stress is the body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body’s defenses kick into high gear in […]