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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A Brief History of Mental Illness
We talk about Mental health stigma all the time so I thought a little history on the topic was overdue. Plato (428 – 348 B.C.) believed that there were three... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Most Beautiful People
Originally posted on Jessie Jeanine: The most beautiful people we may ever knoware those who have known defeat,known suffering,known struggle,known loss,and hav... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
I Am a BULLY
Posted on 30 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
It Happens in the Best of Families
Darcsunshine:I related to this post and wanted to share it with all of you. Jill, your blog is wonderful. Originally posted on Jill's Experiences with... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Do I Think I Am The Poster Boy For Depression?
I am definitely not. (This question was actually asked of me by a reader.) Who is? Is it Jesmyn Ward, award-winning novelist who beautifully depicts depression... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Storm
Posted on 28 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Black Box
Catherine Black (Kelly Reilly) is a famous neurologist who secretly has bipolar disorder; the only person who knows is her psychiatrist, Dr. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
What Feels Like the End is Often the Beginning.
Originally posted on More Than Skin Deep~a self harm awareness project: dark bleak moments often seem like the ending of our lives, or at least our lives as we... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
What is Right and What is Wrong? That is the Question
How do we decide what is truly right or wrong ? Do our ideas of what is right and wrong change as we gain experience and years? Do you think it makes us grow an... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Learning from Each Other
Hey Guys! I want to know what you would like to see on my blog more. I want your opinion, inspiration, knowledge etc… That’s how we learn, from each other. Read more
Posted on 26 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Millennial Generation
Stress levels for Americans have taken a decidedly downward turn across the USA — except for young adults, whose stress is higher than the national norm, says... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
We Fear What We Fail to Understand
Originally posted on Jill's Experiences with Mental Health , Stigma, Alzheimer's Disease, Grief Grieving serenade2seniors: People tend to fear wha... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Repeat After Me…
Wait, there’s more… One more time… I wanted to give everyone a little positive reinforcement today. I think we all deserve it from time to time, wouldn’t you... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Listen…
Accept everything about yourself – I mean everything, You are you and that is the beginning and the end – no apologies, no regrets. The one thing that you have... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Taking Self Harm seriously:Ideas to Help
I know that we have talked about this topic before, but I feel as if it is important because so many of our teens and adults for that matter are doing it. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Games is Not Over! Failure as Success in the Making
Everyone has a story of failure and disadvantage—those things we wish were done differently, better, or not at all.Failure is defined by Merriam-Webster... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Social Anxiety Disorder and Its Impact on Building Relationships
Originally posted on All that I am, all that I ever was...: The reason that I have no friends is simple. I’m just not a good enough human being to have people i... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Happy Easter
I do believe we’re all connected. I do believe in positive energy. I do believe in putting good out into the world. And I believe in taking care of each other. Read more
Posted on 20 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Assumptions Never Get You Anywhere
I always put my best face on just like everyone else does. I guess that’s why it might be easy to make assumptions about other people. Some people don’t even... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
You Learn What You Live
Posted on 17 April 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY