Mental Health Monday ~ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

by Momma Jo // 31st October 2016 // 1 Comment

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well... Continue reading →

Mental Health Monday ~ Why the Nature vs Medication Antidepressant Meme has me up in arms

by Momma Jo // 17th October 2016 // No Comments

This is an anti Antidepressant Meme that been doing the rounds for the last while and was shared by a Facebook friend last week. This image has all the hallmarks of an ignoramus who doesn’t understand real mental illness and... Continue reading →

Mental Health Monday ~ Bipolar Disorder

by Momma Jo // 26th September 2016 // Comments off

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain and behavior disorder characterized by severe shifts in a person’s mood and energy, making it difficult for the person to function. More than 5.7 million American adults or 2.6 percent... Continue reading →

Mental Health Monday ~ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

by Momma Jo // 5th September 2016 // No Comments

I often hear people comment that they are “so OCD” and I often wonder if they know what they are actually speaking about. I suffer from a mild form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and it’s no less difficult to deal... Continue reading →

Mental Health Monday ~ Depression

by Momma Jo // 15th August 2016 // 2 Comments

As a person who suffers from depression, I’m still surprised at the lack of information and knowledge the public has. There is so much misinformation relayed between people. My hope is, that with this post, and those that follow, the... Continue reading →

Mental Health Monday ~ My Mental Health Story

by Momma Jo // 4th July 2016 // 3 Comments

Welcome to the first post in the new series called, “Mental Health Monday”. Today I’d like to share my mental health story. I was diagnosed with depression when I was in Grade 12 and 17 years old. I hadn’t eaten... Continue reading →