I've spent the past several years trying to live with and understand someone who was bipolar, and didn't know they were bipolar.
There's been a lot of unnecessary pain, destruction and loss. The lack of being able to comprehend the behaviors, made it impossible to understand, much less explain.
Over a decade of hell..........
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Finally, diagnosis and medication, has led to a more peaceful existence for all. Over time, some relationships have started to mend.
While Exploring the history of mental health, it was not so long ago all mental health matters were balled up into one diagnosis, and 'crazy' was the side term. "Hospitals" were build to house the 'insane' and what doctors did to people behind closed doors, was un humane and appalling!
So to talk about 'emotions' or 'thoughts' or 'feelings', could be condemning oneself to being committed to torture in the name of science. Over time, we've figured out that not all mental illness leads to crazy. We've learned a lot about medications, causes and coping mechanisms. Therapies and counselling can help many people with lesser illnesses.
We live in a world that has separated itself from God.
We used to be
MIND BODY AND SOUL.
We used to have a spiritual sense holding our core together, by being connected to our creator.
I've spent a lifetime struggling with depression and undiagnosed 'anxiety disorder'. I've spent a lifetime striving to find God's approval.
Personally, I've found much peace of mind, in my Bible studies and prayer. I believe in the power of the Spirit healing....
Would we be healthier mentally, if we were more connected to God?
A subject for thought......
Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn,
Thanks for stopping by, until next time
Stay Safe and Happy Trails.
We might get a few peppers this summer? The wind blew the umbrella out of the table and smashed it back down shattering the glass. So all the herbs and plants that were on the table - hit the ground. Not a single plant pot got broke! Just the table glass. And boy was that a challenge to clean up. Like a car window, it shattered into the tiny little square pieces. All through the grass and gravel. 
Had to rearrange the seating area and the BBQ is now sitting over the area that still has a few pieces of glass. The herbs had to be set up on other pots, turned over - so they would be high enough to avoid the neighbors dog. :} Wouldn't want to add that to any salad! 
Here's the garden platform. Not finished.... While I was out with the pictures, Sarge, Elvis, Minx and the girls came out for pictures too. My chickens are so friendly and love to be petted... If that's what you call it with chickens? 
I love post it's and as I get older, I use them even more.
I have an envelope for Prayers and prayer requests.. The request goes on a post it and to the back of the envelope, then when the prayer is fulfilled another post it describing the Blessing, attaches to the first and they go in the envelope.
Lake Alder
Mount Rainier
Gray's Harbor Lighthouse
Everyone knows, not even the Bright side of the Barn is always sunshine and roses. We all have bad days, we all have a past {unless you were just born}. We all make mistakes and we all have moments that are worth bragging about. Obstacles in life are NORMAL. Everyone has a different level of tolerance.
I'm not the one with the problem. I'm not the one hung up on the past. The ball has been in his court for a long time and he's the only reason it is what it is. If my ex could prove he could be civilized around me, or actually talk to me himself about the order, the order could probably be dropped. He's the one with the problem , not me. I think the problem is, he doesn't want to admit to what he's done even still.
Birdwatching together... The newest bird to join our feeders.. {and the cat walked across the keyboard and published...} As we continue..
