Darcsunshine
I am a mother of 5 beautiful children. Four years ago I met my husband who served his country and now suffers from PTSD . He had two children from a previous marriage as did I. Since then we decided to have a child together which makes 5! It’s definitely challenging at times but the key is to work as a team. After I had my now 2 year old I have had a few health issues which can make things even harder. I have been suffering from Anxiety, Panic disorder, OCD , and depression since I was a little girl. Of course when I was younger I had no idea what was wrong with me. On top of all of that I developed a Chronic pain Illness as well. Now I have a son who suffers from some of the same symptoms that I experience . One of my other children suffers from ADHD . He struggles day to day but is making amazing progress. There are so many road bumps in our life that can trigger these Illnesses and I would like to touch base on some of these issues. I have researched everything from mental health disorders to parenting skills and so on. There will be information about parenting from time to time as well as mental health. In my life it is important for me to include the two…my mental health and my parenting. This blog is for all of those who need more information on their conditions or would like to contribute to the cause. The more we learn, the more we can try to live somewhat functional lives.
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Youth of a nation~Bent not broke
http://darcsunshine.wordpress.com/
Welcome to Youth of A nation! I am a mother of 5 beautiful children. Four years ago I met my husband who served his country and now suffers from PTSD . He had two children from a previous marriage as did I. Since then we decided to have a child together which makes 5! It’s definitely challenging at times but the key is to work as a team. After I had my now 2 year old I have had a few health issues which can make things even harder. I have been suffering from Anxiety, Panic disorder, OCD , and depression since I was a little girl. Of course when I was younger I had no idea what was wrong with me. On top of all of that I developed a Chronic pain Illness as well. Now I have a son who suffers from some of the same symptoms that I experience . One of my other children suffers from ADHD . He struggles day to day but is making amazing progress. There are so many road bumps in our life that can trigger these Illnesses and I would like to touch base on some of these issues. I have researched everything from mental health disorders to parenting skills and so on. There will be information about parenting from time to time as well as mental health. In my life it is important for me to include the two…my mental health and my parenting. I WANT TO MAKE THIS AN OPEN BLOG AS WELL. I can use your help by sending me your knowledge, Ideas and thoughts, quotes etc… Everything sent to me will get credit where credit is due. Please fell free to contact me. This blog is for all of those who need more information on their conditions or would like to contribute to the cause. The more we learn, the more we can try to live somewhat functional lives.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 444 )
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Introversion-Being Different Socially
Many people believe that introversion is about being antisocial, and that’s really a misconception. Because actually it’s just that introverts are differently... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Finding Your “tribe”
There are people out there who are just as weird as you who will value you and your gifts because they’re uniquely yours, not despite them being yours. Read more
Posted on 11 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Think Inside My Head
Posted on 11 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Be You That’s Who
Will the people in your life always support your decisions? No, they won’t. But you need to remember that life is not about justifying yourself, it’s about... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Gift That Has Been Forgotten
Call it intuition, a hunch, or a gut feeling – if we followed it, we just might be happier. See what these wise people said about listening more to that inner... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Thought for Thursday:Our Children’s Mental Health
Life is only but a dream. But a nightmare is what it seems. Breathing poison in and out, is this what it’s all about? Souls are doused in fear and pain, put in... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Doing What You Love to Beat Depression
I love to read, write, listen to music and draw. I have little time to do these things, but when I do those activities make me feel at home in the world, a... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Diamonds in the Rough:Mistakes
Good judgment comes from experience. And experience comes from bad judgment — from failures.The key question is how you respond, whether you learn from failure... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Parenting Humor is a Must
I don’t need to share musing with any other parent about what serious business rearing children is. We are ever fretting, overwhelmed and overcome with all... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Can You Hear the Music?
“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.” ― Friedrich Read more
Posted on 06 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Listen to Yoda
DarcSunshine:Seriously, listen to Yoda Originally posted on Built From Strength: Listen to Yoda. Why? Because he is wise and knows what the hell he’s talking... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Is It Possible I Have Spidey-sense?
A little humor never hurt anyone. At least that’s what spidey said ;-) THANKS Read more
Posted on 05 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
It’s a Bumpy Road, but You Are Not Alone
Life is full of ups and downs, its about happiness and bumpy rides in the process. Let’s make sure we have it under control to make it through the tides. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Crossroads
Life is the sum of experiences that we encounter as we go through life. Day to day struggles and triumphs are experienced by all of the world’s creatures. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Thought for Thursday: Support for Grieving
Grief is one of those emotions that have a life of their own. It carries every feeling within it and sometimes there’s no way to discern it. The death of... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
I Won’t Give up Because I’m a Survivor
“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
* What’s the Difference Between Strength and Courage?
Originally posted on Find Your Middle Ground: Courage comes from the French word “coeur” meaning heart. Being courageous means facing our fears and coming from... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Cigna Denies Cochlear Implant to Disabled Three Year Old Nikki **Speak Up for...
DarcSunshine:Please read this story Originally posted on Looking for the Light: Change.org Cigna: Approve coverage for my daughters cochlear implant My... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
An Unlearned Wisdom
“I believe in intuitions and inspirations…I sometimes FEEL that I am right. I do not KNOW that I am.” ~ Albert Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Diamonds in the Rough
Many of our precious young people are going through dangerous lengths to be accepted by as many people as possible. It seems that in high school, being... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY