by Andrea Watson | December 22, 2020 First off, I do not claim to know anything about men. I am not a man and I grew up with three sisters and no brothers. But I know that men face their own issues, just like women do. And I appreciate and love men, so this oneContinue reading “Let’s Hear it for the Boys!”
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Why I ❤️ Capricorn
It’s that time to say goodbye to the Sagittarian spotlight and hello to Capricorn season! Now, some people see their Capricorns as cold, distant, and un-relatable. It is true that they can seem that way, but it is only because they are dealing with a very serious mindset nearly all of the time. So what else do we need to know about our beloved Capricorns? Well, there is quite a bit, so let’s just jump into it!
I Can’t Sleep. I know…Let’s Write About Religious Trauma!
Yesterday my sister and I were talking about my last blog post, Please Pass the Yule. We talk about our blog posts a lot. And we often read each other’s stuff over the phone because we want feedback immediately. She kinda did a little flip-out maneuver when she read the part that said I was “a little jaded” that the Christians stole and bastardized Yule from the pagans and turned it into Christmas. She ranted for a minute about religious trauma and what it has done to her and I thought (and said) yes, but I’m a little more “movey-onny” than you. But was that true? WAS IT? I want to know.
Cozy Potato Soup
Okay folks, by now you know that I don’t do recipes. But today I am breaking my rule because this potato soup is awesome and what I’m making for dinner tonight. To be clear, this is my sister’s recipe-she taught me how to make it, and she even gave me permission to blog about it today. So let’s go!
Chill Baby…You Can’t Change it
Sometimes things can go really wrong in life. There are setbacks and messes and mistakes. Accordingly, there are also consequences for these things. So how do you deal with all the anxiety and stress that goes along with these types of situations? You can either fret and worry endlessly, making yourself sick with worry and having nightmares, or you can do what I do. Cut it out.
Don’t Even Go There
So I just spent several hours on Quora.com answering a buttload of questions and I came across one that asked” How can I diagnose myself with depression and anxiety?” I had to answer this one. I had to say “Whoa buddy. Stop right there and back away from the Prozac!” What a stupid question…maybe. Is it? Do people really want to do this? I guess so. But it seems so damn foolish. Why? Read on.
Making Your Winter Less Dreary
Originally posted on The Tiny Couch: Wellness for All:
By Valerie Rice | November 29, 2020 Photo by Simon Matzinger on Pexels.com Most societies have a time in the middle of winter where they celebrate a holiday. In the US there are at Least 14 religious holidays in December, and a few non religious, like…
When Life Gives You Mangoes
Life can be just like Alice in Wonderland sometimes. For those of us with mental illness, it can be hard to find our way out of the hellish dreamscape and back to reality. So what can you do to help a person who is juggling mangoes? If you are part of a support system for someone who goes through this, it is important to know them and what they need. It differs for different people. But generally, there are some things you can do. For me, I need to be watched closely. Not in a patronizing way, but be on the lookout for self-harm or suicidal statements or actions. Second, let me know firmly that I am in need of help and it would be irresponsible and inappropriate for me to not get my meds straightened out right away.
Will Life Ever go Back to Normal Again?
2020 is almost over, but the Covid pandemic still rages on. It’s been a long year, with lots of death, loss, and fear for a lot of people. For those of you who have got through this year unchanged so far, perhaps this blog post doesn’t apply to you. For the rest of us, we have to ask, “Will life ever go back to normal again?” A good question, and one that maybe doesn’t even have an answer. Let’s dive into it anyway.
Helping a Friend With Depression
My son watches a lot of YouTube videos. He was watching one the other day and I heard the host say that depression is the act of being depressed. That had to be one of the stupidest damn things I’ve ever heard. Depression is not something you do, it is something you live with involuntarily. Not an act, a state. But this stupid comment got me thinking about myself and some of my beloved people. How do you help someone who lives with depression? What can you do for someone who literally can’t escape the darkness? This post puts forth some ideas.
Life All Day 