5 tips to Get Motivated During Lock Down With South Africa officially on lock down for the last 8 days, I've seen many Facebook posts on how people are struggling to cope. Making small routine
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What’s your personality type?
The Hubby often refers to the compatibility of personality types and I haven't given it much thought until Noo, my oldest son, did the 16 Personalities Test yesterday and they started discussing his strengths and
Continue ReadingDear Rachel Platten, Thank you!
Dear Rachel Platten Thank you! Thank you for putting your thoughts onto paper and then writing such an inspirational song that so many people have found motivation in. There has yet to be a moment
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Hyperactivity Disorder
What is Hyperactivity Disorder? When someone says a kid is hyperactive, it can be a sign that the kid might have ADHD. ADHD stands for a condition called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Kids with ADHD
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Panic Disorder
What is Panic Disorder? Panic disorder is a serious condition that strikes without reason or warning. Symptoms of panic disorder include sudden attacks of fear and nervousness, as well as physical symptoms such as sweating
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Why the Nature vs Medication Antidepressant Meme has me up in arms
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
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Attention Deficit Disorder
What is Attention Deficit Disorder? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders. ADHD is a broad term, and the condition can vary from person to person. There are an
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Dificit Hyperactivity Disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, has received quite a bit of attention in the media of late. I was told that Noo, at the age of about 5 or 6, most
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Bipolar Disorder
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
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