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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Fighting PTSD
Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after the Veteran experiences a traumatic event. During this type of event, the... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2015 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Stand up for Your beliefs…Stand up for Yourself!
The world is filled with people who are going to try to walk all over you. They are going to try to put you down, they are going to try to make you feel stupid... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2015 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Believe in Yourself to Avoid Negativity
Do you associate with people who improve your life? Or do you surround yourself with people who destabilize your career and life? Whom you call your friends... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2015 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The “DO’S” of Parenting
Do have faith in your children Parents want their kids to work harder and do better, so they plan more activities and lessons to fill up their “free time. Read more
Posted on 06 January 2015 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
A Little Girl’s Courage
Originally posted on From diapers and tutus to meetings and boardrooms: My husband told me about an event that occurred today. I can’t stand when he talks to... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2015 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
I Am Wonder Woman
“The strongest actions for a woman is to love herself, be herself and shine amongst those who never believed she could.” One of my favorite shows as a little... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2015 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Girl Interrupted
quotes are short and sound pretty simple, but people can find very deep meaning behind it which can be great inspiration for us all. Read more
Posted on 02 January 2015 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
A Poem of Pain
The Fight Like A Girl Club was formed to provide a welcoming place where women (men are welcome, too!) battling cancer and other diseases, survivors, and... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Good Teens Turned Drug Addicts
The ugly side of prescription painkillers—and how you could get hooked. By Elizabeth Foy Larsen The afternoon of her grandmother’s funeral, Brittany, 19, sat... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Effects of Bullying, Being a Bully, Or Both
“I think every person has their own identity and beauty. Everyone being different is what is really beautiful. If we were all the same, it would be boring.”... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Beautifully Broken
Many people feel a profound sense of shame for the difficult circumstances and seasons they’ve been through that cause them to feel damaged and broken. Read more
Posted on 24 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Which Path Will You Take?
“A fight is going on inside me,” said an old man to his son. “It is a terrible fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret,... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Superhero Inside Us
“We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return,... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Tips for Teens with ADD/ADHD
Learning you have been diagnosed with ADD can be very hard as a child or as an adult. Let’s look at the diagnosis from the child’s perspective. My son was... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Way You Spend Your Time is the Way You Spend Your Life
“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Importance of Family
Let’s face it; we are nothing more than a perishable object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world. Despite all the odds, your family... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
You Are Worth It
You choose something outside of the ordinary. A harder life, but one that is good. You see a need. You start giving more of yourself. And then your heart reache... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
With Life Comes Pain
Here are a few of the treasured insights I have received on the other side life’s tribulations. I hope they renew your strength, affirm that you are not alone,... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Youth of Nation is Against Bullying…are You?
“We focus so much on our differences, and that is creating, I think, a lot of chaos and negativity and bullying in the world. And I think if everybody focused o... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Mask We Wear
I was once sad and lonely, Having nobody to comfort me, So I wore a mask that always smiled; To hide my feelings behind a lie. Before long, I had many friends;... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY