Come to realize...

Although many of us can keep going nearly constantly without faltering, I've come to grips with my limitations when it comes to always being "on."  I'm not anti-social by any means, nor do I allow my disease of the brain define me, but I realize that sometimes, no matter what the situation, I need to take care of me. Would I have rather stayed awake with company at my house until nearly midnight, rather than crashing, after suffering for most of the day and taking medication? Of course! But I am aware of my limitations and the fact that I'm fortunate not to be in jail, homeless on the streets, or abusive to my family. After being on the treadmill (literally!) working out all week early in the morning, dropping my two sons off at school, working in the office full time, and then attending a caustic birthday party with my younger son today (he had fun!), I'm ready to crash, just the way it is! 

On Bullying in Schools

They say it starts in First Grade. FIRST GRADE! Bullying in schools is still a real problem. That being said, I have read quite a bit on the subject and am currently have my head deep into "Bullied," by Carrie Goldman. The subtitle states, "What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know about Ending the Cycle of Fear." Eventually, it comes down to this: how do we as a society end the vicious cycle of fear and bullying inside and outside of school to reduce poor mental illness onset and eventual suicide attempts and ideation by the victims? Read my next blog post to find out more on this topic. SD