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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Relationships Can Be a Difficult, but Yet Worth It
It’s the struggle that brings us closer and closer together. It’s communicating and overcoming adversity that makes the relationship stronger, deeper and more... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Let Us Give Thanks!
“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Magic is Believing
Believe in the power of believing. Believe in fairy tales for what they can teach you about real life. Believe in happy endings, and believe they don’t always... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
In the Blink of an Eye…
“Always Do Your Best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
5 Disney Movies That Taught Us About Life.
Originally posted on Young Twenty: 1. Peter Pan taught us to let go of our pasts and the familiar we’ve lived to know. It taught us the gain in growing up... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Being a Parent with a Mental Illness
Parenting is a difficult job and a juggling act no matter what. It requires balancing your own needs with those of your child. It involves managing your time,... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Embrace Your Purpose
Changing your life for the better is questioned by many people as they ponder the reasons for their existence. Life is the expression of the Reason for being.... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Positive Thinking…does It Really Help?
Originally posted on Living with Pain But Living: I’ve always thought what you give out is what you receive. But then I got sick, and I had all this hope and... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Social Anxiety
I’m wearying to escape into that glorious world, and to be always there: not seeing it dimly through tears, and yearning for it through the walls of an aching... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
An Apology Letter from an Introvert
DarcSunshine:Right on the money! Originally posted on journey to life: Dear classmates who invited me to their debuts that I refused, First of all, thank you fo... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
A Mothers Love
“Having children is my greatest achievement. It was my saviour. It switched my focus from the outside to the inside. My children are gifts, they remind me of... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Love the Skin That You Are in~Guest Post
“Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you.” Some people say.. ” ahh u look... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Morning Anxiety / Coping Skills for Anxiety Attacks
Originally posted on gentlekindness's Blog: I get anxiety as soon as I wake up in the morning. This is from the moment I open my eyes. It is like an... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Every Day is a Fight with Chronic Pain
“Pain was not given thee merely to be miserable under; learn from it, turn it to account.” - Thomas Carlyle When one is in very great pain and fear, it is... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Except in the population of people taking only benzodiazepines and suffering as a result of them, the mental health community seems to have dropped out on... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Remember to Never Give Up!
“The minute you think of giving up, remember the reason why you held on for so long.” Oh my. How many people are hurting themselves because of their negative,... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Thought for the day~Live in the Present
We often talk about “living in the present”. But what do we really mean by “living in the present”? Does that mean that we do not think about the past or the... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Climb Back up from Rock Bottom
“Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will.” - W Clement Stone At some point, many of us end up at the lowest low in our life. Nothing seems to work.... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Top Ten Reasons I Love Having More Than One Child
Originally posted on A Game of Diapers: If you have one child and are thinking about adding another one into the mix, here are some of the reason’s I really... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Family Gives Us Strength
Part of the reality of life is hardship. That is not a negative statement. It is simply a statement of fact. Every day brings new challenges. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY