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 Little Saturday Inspiration
Posted on 20 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Tricks Anxiety Disorders Play on You: How to Overcome Them
Everybody knows what it’s like to feel anxious, the butterflies in your stomach before a first date, the tension you feel when you start a new job, the way... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Trust yourself~Quote of the Day
“Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.” ~Benjamin Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Value of Friendship
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” ~Helen Keller~ As the saying goes, “No man is an island.” We all need to... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Power of Music
I was born with music in my heart. Growing up, whenever I heard music—either in nature or on the stereo—I always stopped to listen. “The greatest scientists... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Becoming a Teen with a Mental Health Illness Can Be a Challenge
It’s normal for parents to worry that their child with a disability won’t make friends easily or be accepted into a peer group. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Inspiring Others
Although Youth of a Nation is an “Award free blog” I was recently nominated for the Inspiring Blogger Award from http://dorianshand.wordpress.com/. I was so... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
I’m Not Shady, I’m Sick
Chronic pain has a ripple effect — not only does it disrupt your life and force you to manage pain, it also changes your personal relationships. Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Anti-Bully 24/7: It’s No Joke (#SuicideAwareness)
DarcSunshine:Suicide is no joke! Originally posted on A Better Me Day By Day: It’s Not a Joke Suicide is not a joke. It’s not something you throw around with... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Are There Differences Between Men and Women?
There are differences between men and woman, but the core qualities of inspiration from within, integrity, honor and faith remain. Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Can One Person Make a Difference? Why I Tell My Story
DarcSunshine:Telling your story is important! Put up a fight against Mental Health stigma…speak out! Originally posted on Jill's Experiences with Mental... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Appreciating Who You Are
The most important decision of your life, the one that will affect every other decision you make, is the commitment to love and accept yourself. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Take a Moment to Listen to Your Child
Take a moment to listen To what your children are trying to say; Listen today, whatever you do Or they wont’ be there to listen to you. Listen to their problems. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Positive Thinking Leads to Happiness
A positive attitude helps you cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worries and... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
What Person Has Made the Biggest Impact in Your Life?
As you go through your life you come across many people along the way. Some people you resonate with and others not as much. During your wonderful life’s journe... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Laughing at Manic Monday Before It Laughs at You.
DarcSunshine:I absolutely love this post! Listen, laugh, and have fun :-) Originally posted on Obscured Dreamer: One thing about being a depressed person is, I... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Mental Disorders Are NOT Adjectives!
The most challenging part of changing or removing any thought or feeling (stigma) is removing it from our “self”. I genuinely feel that I do not want to be... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Learning from Our Mistakes Make Our World Brighter
The most important life lessons we will ever learn will be from the bad decisions we make. Time and experience can be excellent teachers when you actually... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
You Are One of a Kind
The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique. ~Walt Read more
Posted on 06 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY -
Mistakes Made Can Make Great Opportunity
“People screw up. People screw up a lot. We allow our own selfishness to overpower us at times. It happens. But you can’t allow that to tear you down. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, PSYCHOLOGY