A few words about emotional pain ... "Physical pain is easily seen as beneficial, even though it can be very uncomfortable. It is an obvious symptom that something is wrong with your body. A pain in your right side might save your life by signaling an appendicitis attack. If you don't pay attention to it, you could die. Mental pain is just as much a 'blessing,' because it is … [Read more...] about Pain of Another Sort
Anxiety & Depression
Children and Medications for Mental Health Issues – A Last Resort
Medicating children for mental health conditions, ADD/ADHD, and other learning disabilities should be an absolute last resort. IMO parents should go to the ends of the earth before taking a chance on medication. Of course, I'm not a parent so by some people's reasoning I don't have a vote in the ongoing debate about children and medication for mental health issues, ADD/ADHD, … [Read more...] about Children and Medications for Mental Health Issues – A Last Resort
Laughing at Ourselves and Our Conditions with the Peanuts Gang
Life with chronic anxiety is tough. Always living on that edge can be exhausting so its great when we can reach out and enjoy a moment of distraction or joy. That includes laughing at ourselves and our condition. Is the Peanuts cartoon familiar? Much like attorneys, those of us with chronic anxiety often complicate life to a ridiculous degree and rob ourselves of simple … [Read more...] about Laughing at Ourselves and Our Conditions with the Peanuts Gang
Batman and J.R. Ewing Battle a Common Enemy
Iconic figures, Batman and J.R. Ewing, battled a common foe in theaters and on televisions across the world this summer - depression. The portrayal of their battles provides a fantastic glimpse into the life of someone faced with severe and prolonged depression. In Bruce Wayne, we see a tragic hero in The Dark Knight Rises who not only lost the love of his life in Rachel … [Read more...] about Batman and J.R. Ewing Battle a Common Enemy
Finding Your Inner Teddy Bear
Garfield has his teddy bear and Linus (Peanuts) has his ever-present security blanket. How about you? Do you have an item that you cherish and keep nearby for those moments when anxiety or depression risk overwhelming you? Perhaps a special ring, a cross, a photo of a loved one, or maybe a note card with an inspirational quote? It's something I thought about for myself and … [Read more...] about Finding Your Inner Teddy Bear