I met a woman who has two young kids living in another state. It was a conscious decision to make their father legal guardian. Instead of supporting her for what was a difficult decision, her family criticized and abandoned her. Yet, her awareness that she couldn’t care for them while managing her own mental health was a lifesaving one. Her and her two kids are healthy and happy because of it.
It takes courage to do something that’s best for you especially if others don’t agree. If you’re getting your own share of pushback because of how you’re coping with ____ (anxiety, OCD, your kids, etc.), you’ll appreciate our top posts this week.
10 Indicators of Toddler Anxiety
(Parenting Anxious Kids) – Is your toddler who is scared of monsters suffering from anxiety? Read this to discover potential anxiety issues early.
3 Questions For Moving Beyond Anxiety
(One Day You Will Roar) – If you’re struggling to cope with anxiety without the use of medication, this could help you move pass a state of fear and paralysis towards relief.
11 Superpowers of Anxious Children
(Stress Better) – Can there really be a benefit of having anxiety? If you have an anxious child, it may not feel that way. But here are a few surprising strengths kids develop as a result of being anxious.
OCD: The Secret Illness
(Overcoming OCD) – Secrets do more harm than good. People who have OCD often suffer in silence. Here’s one way you can start to shed the shame of secrecy.
What to Eat to Sleep Better
(Nutrition & Mental Health) – If you’re not getting enough zzz’s at night, this may improve the quality of your sleep. The latest research says this diet could boost your mental and physical health.
from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/04/01/best-of-our-blogs-april-1-2016/
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