Friday, July 6, 2012

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Friday Mantra

Friday is the day that most people

look forward too. Why not believe

that something wonderful is about to

happen on a Friday!!!

Stay positive and something

wonderful will happen.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Thursday Mantra is dedicated to
everyone that suffers from a
mental illness. Having a mental
illness does not define you.
You have an illness, you are
not that illness. You live
a normal life. You may have
stronger feelings than others
but that is what makes you
unique. Celebrate you!!

TAKE THE BRING CHANGE 2 MIND PLEDGE

TAKE THE BRING CHANGE 2 MIND PLEDGE: Stand up to the stigma of mental illness

I pledge to follow the Bring Change 2 Mind principles:

For people living with mental illness:

I am living with a mental illness that is treatable and manageable.
I am a valuable and valued person and I deserve to be treated with respect.
I am responsible for the decisions and choices I make in my life.
Educating myself about the symptoms of my illness, and any side effects I may have from treatment, will help me find and use the resources I need to work toward stability.
Communicating about my experiences with others will help them support me in difficult times and keep me “on track.”
If I am feeling suicidal, it is critical that I reach out for help, for in the face of real pain and suffering, it is others who can help me with a commitment to live.
I can reduce stigma in myself and in others by being open about living with mental illness, naming it out loud, and raising people’s awareness.

For everyone:

It is likely that someone I know is living with a mental illness and that fear of stigma may be preventing them from accepting their illness and seeking help.
I can make a difference by learning about mental health issues and the devastating effects of stigma.
If someone I know exhibits sudden changes in behavior, I will pay attention and reach out to them.
If someone I know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, I will take it seriously and make every effort to ensure they get help.
I will not perpetuate or tolerate stigma of any kind and will commit myself to changing the way society views people living with mental illness.

Stand up against the stigma

of mental illness

The fear of stigma can have a devastating effect on those

living with mental illness. Change happens one person at a time.

If you are living with a mental illness, know someone who is,

or just want to help, take our pledge to help end stigma.

215 Transformational Affirmations

Yee Shun-Jian of www.101powerfulaffirmations.com offers this link to
215 Transformational Affirmations. Just look at the upper right hand side
of the page and put in your name and email and then you will be able to
download the affirmations. These also come with free giveaway rights!
Yipee! Just click below and get started now on transforming your life.

Click here to go download a FREE report with all 215 statements

Who I am...

I am a very sensitive and emotional
person. I used to think I was either
born with the gift of sensitivity or
cursed with it. I feel for others and
wear my heart on my sleeve. I can
cry at the drop of a hat. I get hurt
a lot but lessons have been learned
It is good to know that someone
believes that showing my
emotions is a sign of strength.
I will never apologize for my
emotional and sensitive feelings
again because they make me
who I am.

The 4th of July Mantra

Today, God Bless America!! Don't be afraid to be strong, courageous, smart, loving, and don't forget to let your light outshine all the fireworks today and everyday.

Enjoy your freedom, thank a vet!!

Have a fun and safe 4th of July everyone!

Marilyn and I

Who knew Marilyn Monroe and I would have similar thoughts of ourselves.
Describes me to a "T". Bravo Marilyn, well said!!

Why I blog...

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

I Believe by Audrey Hepburn

Going Without Medication

Just recently I had to go five days without my anti-depressants and boy was I a mess. I just get very teary-eyed, everything bothers me and can cry about anything at the drop of a hat. I just didn't have the money for the refill. I tried to figure out ways, even thought about writing a bad check so that I could obtain my meds. But I didn't do it, thank God! I take Cymbalta and with my insurance it is $45 a month. With the other meds I take, it adds up to be over $100 a month. I survive on samples and generics on most of my meds. It is a shame that something I desperately need to live a better quality of life has to cost me so much. I know others pay way more than me and I am thankful for having insurance but I barely make ends meet and live paycheck to paycheck and sometimes life is just too hard to have to worry about where the money is going to come from for my meds. Thanks for letting me rant LOL. I feel better! Happy Tuesday!