I was asked by a young 18yo man a couple of years ago to help him make it possible to discuss the suicide rate because no one believed him when he would post the stat’s… And he would score TERF pile ons every time he tried to mention it… Because it’s in the thousands while … Continue reading
Tag Archives: mental health
Gaming, Fiber for the mind.
We have all been told at some time to stop wasting our time on games and to go do something constructive, or get out and do some exercise, by loved ones and family members. Have you sat down and really considered what gaming does for us? What muscles does it stretch? Could it be your … Continue reading
Totally Hooked on Games…
It is a common enough phrase used in our circles. We have a deep and abiding love for everythinggames: It’s Good to be a Gamer. Let’s look at Addiction. Loving something doesn’t mean you are addicted. It is perfectly okay, and even healthy, to dive intowhat you love head first, revelling in the spoils of … Continue reading
I’m playing a status game.
Bipolar Disorder and Heart Disease
The Risk is very real and far to often overlooked. Bipolar Disorder is not just a quirk of the mind which people need to learn to live with, no matter how well managed the disorder itself is, it carries with it a very real physical impact on the body and health. Bipolar Disorder is NOT … Continue reading
PHEW! She is on board!
It can be really hard knowing whether or not you are doing the right thing when you know something needs to be done to prepare….. And she has her own ideas and is likely going to take your head off if you try to prepare. But today WE HAD A BREAK THROUGH! She has agreed … Continue reading
Sharing
Jac: mum gimme your phone….. Mum: why? Jac: speak to kath I havent spoken to her in a couple of hours! Mum: what about me? Jac: what about you? Mum: you frequently don’t call me for days! Jac: pffft its KATH! Seriously this was a legitimate conversation in our house today….. she has of course … Continue reading
High School approaches
At the end of this year she graduates….my Youngest finishes Primary School And the little super hero sets off on a new adventure. From 1 teacher all week long to having half a dozen she is regularly exposed to with different classrooms throughout the day. It is almost a year away and yet NOW is … Continue reading
Choose your poison!
Still pushing gaming…its compulsive…..I posted this elsewhere to explain why I appear to be talking to myself and laughing at thin air… So the basic facts My 13yo’s band put on a performance last night at the high school which was pretty cool. Bruce and I camped just outside the doors to listen because the … Continue reading
Seeing the evidence
It can be hard to see the signs leading up to eruptions and burn outs, but they are there, we just need to learn to recognise them. Kids coming home from school and devolving in front of the TV provides no action or interaction from which to see what is happening for them. This afternoon … Continue reading
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