Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Quotes
"To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves." - Will Durant
"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it." - Jonathan Winters
"We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Castaneda
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"There will be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read 'em but all that's gonna matter is the little dash between 'em." - Kevin Welch
"The life which is unexamined is not worth living." - Plato
"Faced with a crisis, the man of character falls back on himself." - Charles DeGaulle
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"If there is no wind, row." - Latin proverb
"The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm." - Swedish proverb
"He who seeks for applause only from without has all his happiness in another's keeping." - Oliver Goldsmith
"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it." - Jonathan Winters
"We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Castaneda
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"There will be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read 'em but all that's gonna matter is the little dash between 'em." - Kevin Welch
"The life which is unexamined is not worth living." - Plato
"Faced with a crisis, the man of character falls back on himself." - Charles DeGaulle
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"If there is no wind, row." - Latin proverb
"The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm." - Swedish proverb
"He who seeks for applause only from without has all his happiness in another's keeping." - Oliver Goldsmith
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Knock it off already!
This is MY private, personal blog. I can write ANYTHING I want on it! It is a journal of my personal thoughts and feelings. No one contributes to what I write and no one helps me write anything. If you don't like what I'm writing STOP LOOKING AT IT! You are more than welcome to email me or leave a comment. But your concerns should be directed to ME! I am the author and take complete responsibility. If you'd like to contact a lawyer go right ahead. It would be a huge waste of money.
I sent this link to ONE (1) person in a private message on facebook. It was NOT for public viewing. If she sent it to others to read, that is HER responsibility.
You don't see the sense in anything I've written? So narrow minded!
I sent this link to ONE (1) person in a private message on facebook. It was NOT for public viewing. If she sent it to others to read, that is HER responsibility.
You don't see the sense in anything I've written? So narrow minded!
Based on true events
I think I have a great movie script idea here. And the beginning
credits could scroll with a big, bold “BASED ON TRUE EVENTS”. Problem is no one
would believe it. They would think it was a phony “based on true events” like
the movie Fargo. It’s just too far
fetched.
But it really would be based on a true story and I’d have to
go Dr. Phil, Ellen, The Talk, and The View to make people believe
it was really true. I even know who I would want for the actors. The same
people who played in Daddy’s Dyin’, Whose
Got The Will. http://youtu.be/48AHOAd4YFI
Except the woman who played Mamma
Wheelis can play “the mother” of this story. And I’d need one more woman actor
to play an extra daughter/sister. I’d have to think about that one.
The next freaky thing in this true story that I just found
out is that these girls have written anonymous letters to neighbors and people
from my mother’s church. I don’t understand what the intention was but what they
ended up accomplishing is letting the community know how trashy they are. They
think this is reflecting badly on my mother and don’t see that it is reflecting
badly on THEM. Everyone in this town and people they’ve sent letters to are going
to think they are loosing their marbles – or already lost them. Don’t they see
how obsessive their behavior looks to other people?
One of them even went to talk to my sister’s ex-landlord to
tell some “dirt”. Holy cow! Who does this kind of stuff? The desperation these
people are showing is scary. Should I make the movie a horror, drama, or
comedy? Not sure about that yet either. I’ll have to think about this and get
writing to see which way it leans.
I'll keep everyone updated.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
7 STAGES OF GRIEF
7 Stages of Grief...
1. SHOCK & DENIAL-
You will probably react to learning of the loss with numbed disbelief. You may deny the reality of the loss at some level, in order to avoid the pain. Shock provides emotional protection from being overwhelmed all at once. This may last for weeks.
2. PAIN & GUILT-
As the shock wears off, it is replaced with the suffering of unbelievable pain. Although excruciating and almost unbearable, it is important that you experience the pain fully, and not hide it, avoid it or escape from it with alcohol or drugs.
You may have guilty feelings or remorse over things you did or didn't do with your loved one. Life feels chaotic and scary during this phase.
3. ANGER & BARGAINING-
Frustration gives way to anger, and you may lash out and lay unwarranted blame for the death on someone else. Please try to control this, as permanent damage to your relationships may result. This is a time for the release of bottled up emotion.
You may rail against fate, questioning "Why me?" You may also try to bargain in vain with the powers that be for a way out of your despair ("I will never drink again if you just bring him back")
4. "DEPRESSION", REFLECTION, LONELINESS-
Just when your friends may think you should be getting on with your life, a long period of sad reflection will likely overtake you. This is a normal stage of grief, so do not be "talked out of it" by well-meaning outsiders. Encouragement from others is not helpful to you during this stage of grieving.
During this time, you finally realize the true magnitude of your loss, and it depresses you. You may isolate yourself on purpose, reflect on things you did with your lost one, and focus on memories of the past. You may sense feelings of emptiness or despair.
5. THE UPWARD TURN-
As you start to adjust to life without your dear one, your life becomes a little calmer and more organized. Your physical symptoms lessen, and your "depression" begins to lift slightly.
6. RECONSTRUCTION & WORKING THROUGH-
As you become more functional, your mind starts working again, and you will find yourself seeking realistic solutions to problems posed by life without your loved one. You will start to work on practical and financial problems and reconstructing yourself and your life without him or her.
7. ACCEPTANCE & HOPE-
During this, the last of the seven stages in this grief model, you learn to accept and deal with the reality of your situation. Acceptance does not necessarily mean instant happiness. Given the pain and turmoil you have experienced, you can never return to the carefree, untroubled YOU that existed before this tragedy. But you will find a way forward. You will start to look forward and actually plan things for the future. Eventually, you will be able to think about your lost loved one without pain; sadness, yes, but the wrenching pain will be gone. You will once again anticipate some good times to come, and yes, even find joy again in the experience of living.
1. SHOCK & DENIAL-
You will probably react to learning of the loss with numbed disbelief. You may deny the reality of the loss at some level, in order to avoid the pain. Shock provides emotional protection from being overwhelmed all at once. This may last for weeks.
2. PAIN & GUILT-
As the shock wears off, it is replaced with the suffering of unbelievable pain. Although excruciating and almost unbearable, it is important that you experience the pain fully, and not hide it, avoid it or escape from it with alcohol or drugs.
You may have guilty feelings or remorse over things you did or didn't do with your loved one. Life feels chaotic and scary during this phase.
3. ANGER & BARGAINING-
Frustration gives way to anger, and you may lash out and lay unwarranted blame for the death on someone else. Please try to control this, as permanent damage to your relationships may result. This is a time for the release of bottled up emotion.
You may rail against fate, questioning "Why me?" You may also try to bargain in vain with the powers that be for a way out of your despair ("I will never drink again if you just bring him back")
4. "DEPRESSION", REFLECTION, LONELINESS-
Just when your friends may think you should be getting on with your life, a long period of sad reflection will likely overtake you. This is a normal stage of grief, so do not be "talked out of it" by well-meaning outsiders. Encouragement from others is not helpful to you during this stage of grieving.
During this time, you finally realize the true magnitude of your loss, and it depresses you. You may isolate yourself on purpose, reflect on things you did with your lost one, and focus on memories of the past. You may sense feelings of emptiness or despair.
5. THE UPWARD TURN-
As you start to adjust to life without your dear one, your life becomes a little calmer and more organized. Your physical symptoms lessen, and your "depression" begins to lift slightly.
6. RECONSTRUCTION & WORKING THROUGH-
As you become more functional, your mind starts working again, and you will find yourself seeking realistic solutions to problems posed by life without your loved one. You will start to work on practical and financial problems and reconstructing yourself and your life without him or her.
7. ACCEPTANCE & HOPE-
During this, the last of the seven stages in this grief model, you learn to accept and deal with the reality of your situation. Acceptance does not necessarily mean instant happiness. Given the pain and turmoil you have experienced, you can never return to the carefree, untroubled YOU that existed before this tragedy. But you will find a way forward. You will start to look forward and actually plan things for the future. Eventually, you will be able to think about your lost loved one without pain; sadness, yes, but the wrenching pain will be gone. You will once again anticipate some good times to come, and yes, even find joy again in the experience of living.
Brief Reactive Psychosis
Definition
Brief reactive psychosis is a sudden, short-term display of psychotic behavior, such as hallucinations, that occur with a stressful event.Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Brief reactive psychosis is triggered by some type of extreme stress (such as a traumatic accident or loss of a loved one), after which the person returns to the previous level of function. The person may or may not be aware of the strange behavior.This condition most often affects people in their 20s and 30s. People who have personality disorders are at greater risk for having a brief reactive psychosis.
Symptoms
A brief reactive psychosis is defined by having one of the following:- Disorganized behavior
- False ideas about what is taking place (delusions)
- Hallucinations
- Impaired speech or language (speech disturbances)
Signs and tests
A psychological evaluation can confirm the symptoms. A physical exam can rule out possible illness as the cause of the symptoms.Treatment
Antipsychotic drugs can help decrease or stop the psychotic symptoms and bizarre behavior. However, symptoms should decrease on their own as long as you stay in a safe environment.Psychotherapy may also help you cope with the emotional stress that triggered the problem.
Expectations (prognosis)
Most people with this disorder have a good outcome. Repeat episodes may occur in response to stress.Complications
As with all psychotic illnesses, this condition can severely disrupt your life and possibly lead to violence and suicide.Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with a mental health professional if you have symptoms of this disorder. If you are concerned for your safety or for the safety of someone else, call the local emergency number (such as 911) or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.
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