Spring is a time for clearing out what no longer serves you. As the sun feels like a nice interruption, Spring is full of change: color, smells, texture. A time of creation and preparation. If you are feeling overwhelmed, fearful or anxious, the symbolism of Spring is perfect for you!
When I imagine Seuss writing, I picture him enjoying the art - flowed out of him. It was not forced. But, until I was in my late thirties, that concept evaded me. Self-compassion was not winning.
By Brianna Riddlebarger
“I know that I need help, but…I don’t want to take medications”
This is a very, very common phrase communicated by individuals who know there’s something that’s not working, but are afraid of what the interventions may be.
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
Happy Birthday by Dr. Seuss
Perhaps the most common statement you hear about the year 2020 was how quickly the year passed. There's no doubt that when life is filled with rapid change in a short amount of time, the concept of time becomes lost.
Death and loss are not unfamiliar to Narges. Narges was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and experienced her first loss at three months old when her father was imprisoned and later understood to have been killed during the Russian Invasion in 1979.
Sometimes it’s helpful to share a personal experience about healing to widen the lens for others to see the possibilities. As we approach Spring 2022 on Sunday, March 20, we hope that learning more about each of the founding members of Solstice Pacific will give you the encouragement you need.
If you're not sure if you're in an abusive relationship, examine how you feel when you chat with others around you, as well as how you feel when you meet and engage with specific individuals and friends in your life - if speaking or meeting with someone makes you feel disheartened, wounded, misunderstood, sad, or worthless, you are most certainly a victim of emotional abuse.
There is of course physical evidence that can clearly indicate that someone is suffering with an eating disorder, but not in every single case. The biggest misconception about eating disorders is that they are directly related to food, vanity, or an adolescent stage of expression.
To every patient and family who put their trust in us. Happy New Year! Everyone of you inspires us to be the best that we can as providers and humans, thank you. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to know you so personally.
We wish to express our gratitude to everyone who contributes to keeping Solstice Pacific up and running. The Team, the Board, Community members of all kinds doing your part in this mission to change the landscape of psychiatry.
Everyone from Medical to Clinical to the Advocate Department & every soul in between at Solstice Pacific says THANK YOU.
Christmas is a time for family get-togethers, carols, hot cocoa, and all things nice, including, of course... Santa. We may think we all know who Santa Claus is, but do we? We all know that Santa Clause is full of surprises, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that he may have autism - we'll go through a few reasons why he may be on the same spectrum.
Most parents experience a range of emotions as they raise their kid into maturity including joy, excitement, frustration, concern, and pride. When a kid has a mental illness although this spectrum of thoughts and feelings may escalate into something that is tiring and overwhelming. It can make a parent feel disheartened, if not hopeless, about their child's future.
Parenting is difficult enough, but raising a child with mental health issues is even more difficult. This series will be focused on giving moms advice regarding the hardships parenting a child with a mental condition comes with.
Every day, you devote your life to caring for your child as a parent. You've been helping them learn and grow for years, taking care of their physical, mental, and emotional needs. However, the incredible joys of motherhood are accompanied by frustration, questions and emotional strain. Remember, it’s impossible to meet everyone’s needs if you don’t meet yours first!
The first stages of recovery can be dark, depressing and confusing, which is why finding hope is so important to motivate an addict to continue treatment. The idea of hope is simple - it is the desire, understanding or expectation that an individual’s life will get better in the future.
Managing Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
Set realistic expectations. People compare the current year to previous years throughout the holiday season, yet, life evolves. We cannot expect the holidays to be the same as they were previously, especially given the current epidemic. Set reasonable expectations for yourself and your holiday plans. Don't make comparisons to previous years. Concentrate on what you can do to make this holiday season as enjoyable as possible.
How Depression Affects People's Personal Lives
Depression victims go through their lives feeling low and rejected, and it can happen to anyone regardless of their circumstances - depression attacks no matter a person’s mental state. It could be a simple moment or event in someone’s life that has a particularly negative impact. Memories of the moment or event stick in a person’s mind which slowly leads to obsession and if not treated or corrected in time, an eventual state of depression.
In today's world, the family remains the major source of bonding, nurturing, and socialization for humans. As a result, the impact of psychological pain associated with substance use disorders (SUDs) or mental illness on families and individual family members is worth considering.
And have you ever heard someone decide that they were going to be happy or sad on any given day? How can anyone pre-determine or have full and total control over their feelings?
