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How To Naturally Treat Your Mental Health

Thankfully, the stigma against mental health is beginning to lift, and many people who may have shrugged off depression or anxiety are beginning to understand that mental health is indeed, an important aspect of health care. When suffering with a mental health problem, it’s important to always make sure that you speak to your Doctor as soon as possible. However, there are many different things that you could be doing at home which will help improve your mental health while you’re being treated by your Doctor as well. Take a look how to naturally improve your mental health. Photo by Gabriel Matula on Unsplash Meditate Meditating is any form of reflection in a relaxing environment. Taking time for yourself to sit back, relax, and use breathing techniques to help calm…

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November 29, 2018
Read more about the article Why I’m so proud of Gavin today
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Why I’m so proud of Gavin today

As I've said many times, I'm trying to focus on the positive. It's not always easy to do but I've found that there is almost always something I can add to the positive column. Sometimes I have to look a bit harder than other times but there's usually something there. Today I'm needing to dig a bit deeper but I do have something positive to share with the rest of the class. I mentioned earlier that I had to take Gavin to get his blood work done. Historically, Gavin and blood work have been an absolute nightmare. Gavin wouldn't cooperate and would get very aggressive with the people trying to draw his blood. He would end up having to be restrained, security would show up and it never went well.…

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November 28, 2018
Read more about the article Being an #Autism parent is f*cking hard and life doesn’t make things any easier
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Being an #Autism parent is f*cking hard and life doesn’t make things any easier

It's been a minute since I've written anything publicly. I spent some time today writing but it was painful and unfortunately, necessary. I'm hoping to move forward now and put some of this recent shit in the rear view. All I can do is try. Life simply sucks sometimes, no matter now hard you try to see the positive. Life can suck even when there's plenty of positive things to celebrate as well. I've been struggling a great deal recently and if I'm ever able to explain in more detail, I will. For now, I'll simply say things have been difficult and this doesn't have anything to do with Lizze or the kids. This is all stuff from my childhood. I find it very challenging to focus on the things…

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November 26, 2018