The Truth About ADHD
April 6, 2018
For article, “10 Reasons ADHD is an Advantage, Not a Deficit” click here. Keep it Real
Tag: Mental Health
Reclaiming Your Emotional Health
March 31, 2018
Your emotions matter. Having emotions does not make you weak or more susceptible to being manipulated. Your mental health cannot, will not exist without your emotional health. In reality, your emotions make you who you are. Your mental health is not a private, special part of your life… separate from what is happening (or not … More Reclaiming Your Emotional Health
6 Activities That Will Supercharge Your Mental Health and Well Being
March 19, 2018
“Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness.” For article, “6 Activities That Are Like Vitamins for Your Mind,” click on photo.
10 Reasons ADHD is an Advantage, Not a Deficit
March 16, 2018
Your ADHD gives you something that no one else has: a mental Swiss Army Knife! ___ ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Why is it that ADHD is defined by deficits rather than strengths? (For a more clinical discussion of ADHD, including diagnostic symptoms, please refer to this Healthline article.) As someone who is learning to … More 10 Reasons ADHD is an Advantage, Not a Deficit
Depression is Not Simply a Chemical Imbalance
March 13, 2018
Depression is not simply a chemical imbalance, nor is it caused by any one issue. For article “What I Learned About Depression from Johann Hari”, click on photo.
Why Wait Until You are On Vacation or “Retired” Before You Give Yourself Permission to Feel Happy?
February 28, 2018
“If you sit back and just let life pass by your happiness will also disappear down the stream.” For article, “6 Activities That Are Like Vitamins for Your Mind,” click on photo.
Three Questions that can Help Someone Who is Facing Depression
February 27, 2018
As someone who lives with depression, I have learned three questions that can help me when depression is beginning to cripple me: What is your life like right now? What is making you feel sad? What changes could you make to help your life feel more tolerable? For article “What I Learned About Depression from … More Three Questions that can Help Someone Who is Facing Depression
How Pets Can Help you in Your Recovery
February 20, 2018
From heroin to hero? Perhaps it is being too dramatic to say “from heroin to hero?” Not for Andy and not for his dog Bailey. His relationship with his dog has changed how he sees himself. Having a pet gave Andy a sense of purpose. It gave him a sense of love and connection with … More How Pets Can Help you in Your Recovery
What if You Could take Vitamins for Your Mind?
February 13, 2018
For article, “6 Activities That Are Like Vitamins for Your Mind,” click on photo.
6 Activities That are Like Vitamins for Your Mind
February 10, 2018
What if you could take vitamins for your mind? A 2008 UK study found was that only 14% of the UK population reported that they were feeling happy and thriving in life. Science has identified at least six activities that are like vitamins, building your mind, your well being, your happiness: 1.Relationships and connecting with … More 6 Activities That are Like Vitamins for Your Mind
Getting High on Recovery 