Author Archives: JmaC

5 Tips to Manage Medication

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

5 Tips to Manage the Medications 1.Keep a medication diary. 1.Write down all the medications your child takes, how much they take, when they take it, and any side effects. Review the diary with your child’s doctor at follow-up appointments. … Continue reading →

Posted in News & updates | Leave a comment

You Matter

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

YOU MATTER. YOUR OPINIONS MATTER. YOUR FEELINGS MATTER. YOUR THOUGHTS MATTER. YOUR DREAMS MATTER. YOUR LIFE MATTERS. YOU ARE SPECIAL. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. YOU ARE TALENTED. YOU ARE VALUABLE. YOU ARE WONDERFUL. YOU ARE RESPECTED. YOU ARE CARED ABOUT. YOU … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping mechanisms | Leave a comment

fighting

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

I’m fighting and I’m losing, trying my hardest to be strong. I’m falling and I’m failing, being proven that I’m wrong. I’m screaming and I’m choking, falling to my knees and crying. I’m lying and I’m pretending, but deep down … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry Corner | Leave a comment

Heartful Thoughts

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Anger is a natural and normal emotion. Babies get furious, express their fury, and then it’s over. Many of us have learned that it’s not nice, polite , or acceptable for us to be angry. We learn to swallow … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping mechanisms | Leave a comment

Acronyms are Fun

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co ACRONYMS R FUN : DAWN= Doing Away With Negativity TEAM= Together Everyone Achieves More FAILURE=Faith Assertive Independent Leadership Unique Ready Eager POSITIVE=Positive Opportunities Subtraction Insight Timing Invitation Visualization Empowerment CHOICES=Centering Honoring Owning Inventing Commiting Emphazing Synthesizies WOMAN = Wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Affirmations | Leave a comment

Way’s To Stay Positive

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

How Staying Positive Helps: It’s likely our species survived because of our knack for detecting danger. But our worry-filled thoughts can present dangers of their own: Thinking negatively can drag down our moods, our actions and even our health. Experts … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping mechanisms | Leave a comment

Self Realization

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co A time comes in your life when you finally get…when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out…ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying and … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping mechanisms, News & updates | Leave a comment

Types of Mental Illness

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include: Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical signs of anxiety … Continue reading →

Posted in News & updates | Leave a comment

Favorite Quotes

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

Sing Like No One is Listening Dance Like no one is there

Posted in Favorite Quotes | Leave a comment

Rapis Cycling and Mixed States as “waves”

Posted on February 10, 2014 by JmaC

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Rapid Cycling and Mixed States as “Waves”(April 2006) The three color pictures on this page are from Drs. Dean Mackinnon and Ron Pies, used with their permission from their article on “affective instability”.Mackinnon This term means, roughly, unstable mood … Continue reading →

Posted in News & updates | Leave a comment