Comments on: Mental Health And Stress: How They Are Related

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:01:49 +0000

In reply to Debbie. Thank you so much Debbie! I hope it was helpful. :)

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:26:22 +0000

So glad you are addressing the mental health issues we all face. Great stories and application. Enjoyed reading.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:24:20 +0000

In reply to Cynthia. Cynthia- This such a great point! As moms, we do take on a lot and it gets to be too much. Clutter is a trigger for me as well. I'll have to remember your smart advice. :)

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:08:00 +0000

One of my biggest triggers is clutter. Down to piles of things, even if they aren’t right in the way, to sticky counters and crumbs under foot. These things clutter my mental space as well as physical. My reaction is quick to anger, and I’m known for yelling. Even with therapy and being on a medication, I still struggle, but. recently my therapist talked about anger being a normal emotion and to give myself some slack….. Because mom’s take on a lot and when a trigger hits us, often times we have been holding in a lot, and then BAM! Those dishes cluttering the sink become the worst thing and anger is released. So, I’m trying to remind myself to give myself permission to feel angry, but also realize, the clutter is an outward manifestation that life is going on in my home.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:17:35 +0000

In reply to Christa Stockton. Thanks so much for your kind words Christa! Social media can be very toxic, I have to be careful and not be on it too much or let it get to me. It has been great to conect with others and make friends who support each other on Instagram. :)

By: Christa Stockton

Christa Stockton — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:35:02 +0000

Social media can be so toxic. But, I love the point you hit on about how talking and sharing has brought you some comfort. Motherhood, life, it’s all so hard and it can seem like we are losing our minds alone. One bright light with social media is finding and connecting to those that can relate. I can empathize so much with your triggers, they are often triggers of mine own as well. I applaud you for being so open about your journey!