If you wanted to learn anything wouldn’t you seek out someone with experience? When I was a competitive swimmer – a long time ago, I might add! – our team would watch videos of the greats like Mark Spitz. When I started my healing from lyme symptoms I sought out someone who had recovered. When […]
Tag: skills
How to Make it Through a Rough Patch
Hey, I just went through a month long trauma capsule. Fun times. And, I’m out of it now and really proud of myself! Let me share with you how I saw my way through. First, I practice daily the skills I share on this blog. That builds resilience and makes it much easier to shift […]
Dear Diary…Why am I Suffering Today?
Hmmm…let’s see! I feel exhausted. Lyme symptoms are flaring. My son is depressed. My mini fridge is empty except for a few eggs. I could go on and on. But…BUT! Thanks to the skills I learned and implement here’s where I go with all this so I don’t create more suffering: I feel exhausted. Well, […]
Processing Emotions
How do you process your emotions? Do you try to ignore or push them away, maybe you talk to someone about how you feel (usually this can show up as venting), or do you sit down with your favorite comfort food? These might provide immediate relief or distraction, but in the long-term they probably didn’t […]
Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT): A Path to Mental Health and Emotional Balance
One approach to mental health treatment that has gained significant recognition and acclaim for its effectiveness is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Originally developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha M. Linehan in the late 1980s, DBT has since become a cornerstone in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges, particularly those associated with emotional dysregulation. With […]
Gaming for Mental Health: How Video Games Have Positively Impacted My Son’s Well-being
As a mother, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of video games on my son’s mental health. Contrary to the common belief that video games are solely a form of entertainment, I have seen how they have provided my son with much-needed social connections, hobbies, and a sense of purpose that have greatly improved […]