Tis the season!
Even though this is the time for cheer and blissfulness, millions of people do not see it that way. The holiday season causes anxiety and stress, so I figured this is the perfect time to do a mental health check.
You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!
~Belladonna~
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You can talk away! Praying that you are opened to it🙏🏽
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I appreciate that, I probably need to go talk to someone at my church or go through my husband’s work AEP, but I’m just having a hard time since my dad passed away. I know everyone grieves in their own way, but I need to know that the things I’m feeling are normal, ya know. It’s not stuff I feel comfortable talking about n an open space like this. I hope you understand and like I said, I appreciate your willingness to talk.
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When my grandfather passed away I felt broken and I wish I had gone to talk to someone.
Praying for you. I know this is an odd and uncomfortable time for you.
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Thank you, hon, I knew you would understand. Praying for you too. 🙏
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Thanks for sharing this my friend because there are in fact many who are struggling this season due to mental health challenges. Checking in with others helps tremendously ❣️
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Thank you so much for saying that. There are so many people that are alone and depressed and have no one to vent to. I hope I can lend an ear to anyone that needs me 💖
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I just started working as a peer support specialist & completed my training in mental health first aid. Sometimes active listening helps a lot. 🙏
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That is so awesome!!!! You are so right, having someone to listen to you and truly hear you can help tremendously.
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Thank you for sharing. All of us are struggling a little right now because of the COVID situation. Rooster and I just joined a local gym. We’ve been going every day. That is helping to lighten our mood.
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I’m so glad that you are doing well. Isn’t it amazing how a little exercise can change your mood. Keep up the food work 😍💖
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Sorry I meant *good*
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Don’t worry about it. I do the something all the time. Even when I proof read before I post, I miss stuff.
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Same! 🤦🏽♀️
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I’m doing all right . . . And I’m grateful for that right now. Thanks for asking. 💙
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I feel ya!!! Holding on the alright as well. This darkness at 6:00 is making me want to just sleep my life away! 🤦🏽♀️
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Haha. It starts getting dark here close to 5:00 pm and it’s pitch black by 6:00 pm. LOL!
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It’s knocking me out! I just don’t remember it being dark so soon.
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EXACTLY! I was saying the same thing to someone the other day. LOL. It’s draining me. LOL!
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Just damnnn 🤣
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🧡…
We all pensive and little sad
This feeling of sitting ducks
Waiting for the anger to settle
Or show us a thing or two again
We remain hopeful
We are sad
We are pensive
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🥺 praying for our entire world. We need more peace and kindness. It shocks me how so many people are so hateful and for an unknown reason.
Hugs to you 💖
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Thanks dear, we going through the throes. I just can’t tell how the season will pan out.
But too many jobs have been lost
I’m not sure if people will put themselves on the line for tradition.
We going to need Wisdom to rain upon us.
Sadly lacking in great measure
That or silenced
It can happen that Wisdom is silenced
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I feel like I’ve heard bad news more this year than any other year. Praying for healing for every one
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Hey, I tell you. Thanks dear.
Wishing you a wonderful day Belladonna.
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Have a great Friday!
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Thanks Belladonna 🙂….wishing you the same
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Oh had to do a quick check. I see I’m the damsel amongst you golden girls ….i looked at the Songs…which one of Grandmaster Flash’s you y’all talking about in here…nasty, Scorpio or Birthday Party 🎉 🥳
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You have to play it on YouTube so you can hear the them. Classic !🤪🤣
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I shall, 😉just been a busy day….
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Belladonna, thanks so much for posting this. So many folks are struggling and aren’t saying anything or know who to turn to for help. Suffering in silence is a bitch! 😫 The struggle is real. It ain’t easy trying to be a “sane” person these days! 🙄
You need a wellness option that says “I’m doing alright, but Ima bout to go off! Don’t push me cause I’m close to the edge. I’m trying hard not to lose my head. It’s like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonda’ how I keep from going unda’.” 😲😜😱
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Pardon my intrusion… I could not help but notice the Grandmaster Flash reference. Excellent suggestion, Kym. 🎵 😆
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🤣😆😂 LOL Michele, yep girl, you know my mind always seem to rotate certain situations around music! 🎶🎧🎵 I love your intrusion and your perception! I see you smell the music too!!! 💃👯🕺
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A most amazing mind! A timeless classic. 🎶 👏🏻
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Girlfriend, you are truly a sweetheart. Thanks so much for being so awesome my dear! 💖😘❤
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🤣🤣🤣 love this
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She is brilliant and right on time with the lyrics 🤣🤣
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yassssssss Grandmaster flash!!!
You nailed it!! It’s a straight up jungle out here. And too many people are alone and like you said, suffering in silence. I hate that. 😩
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I know what you mean Belladonna. The good thing is, this condition and subject matter is becoming more focused and widespread than it has before. That’s a very good thing and thanks so much for sharing this great concern. Hopefully more people will become better as a result of this condition, in the jungle….out there somewhere!!! 😱😝😲
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Yes your right, this is becoming more focused on than ever before. I’m so glad about that, because it’s nothing be ashamed of. Life is a struggle and we are in the struggle boat together 🙏🏽
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And you know it. Thanks for chiming in on this 🙏🏼 because so many communities feel ostracized and ashamed about this subject matter. Folks are too judgmental and lack understanding. UGH! 😥
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Don’t I know it!!! Refusing to say there’s a problem and cover it up.
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✨ Thank you for asking, Belladonna. A thoughtful post!
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Im so glad you like it. Many prayers to you and your family🙏🏽
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Thank you so much. 🙏🏻 A happy and healthy holiday season to you and yours.
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You too Michele.💖
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Being the first Christmas on my own I am trying to avoid it. I will miss cooking a huge turkey 🦃
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Cook it anyway and keep the tradition alive. Invite friends over and feast.
Prayers and hugs to you 🙏🏽 and I hope you are able to find away to enjoy the holidays… the best you can 🙁
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This is so true, Belladonna. Is a very tough time of year for many. Mental health checks are important. I love your chart. Wondeful. ❤️
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Thank you Jeff! Your poetry is sure to help so many, It truly uplifts me🙏🏽
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Aww, I’m so glad this is so, thank you so much, Belladonna! As you are a light for us all, my friend. Your posts are always guide posts, and are wonderful. You’re always welcome, my dear friend. Always. 🙏
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Jeff I’m so honored and thank you so much my friend 🙏🏽💖💖💖 that means so much to me
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🙏💖🙏💖
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good job
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Thank you! Have a marvelous Friday!!!
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❤️💖💕💝😘
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I know..super..super..super..super..super..😁😘
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That’s right 😂
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My favorite piece of advice is – ‘its just one day’. Merry Christmas.
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Yes indeed! Merry Christmas
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🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💖♥️
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Hello writer!
This post made me smile and feel light today. The last line is indeed a happiness. Brilliant one!
Would like to share some extra positivity in turn through my similar post. Attached below.
Do read and drop in your comments. Would be glad to know. Thank you so much.
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Thank you ad I will definitely pay you a visit!
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A little late to this party but its still winter and I’m still depressed. I just try and take it lightheartedly, but overall I could be better. I know I am certainly far from the worst I could be, so I will take the smiles I can find!
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Considering all of the nonsense that has happened this year, I am surprised and pleased that I am currently ok(subject to change🤣). If anyone else needs an ear, I’m here!
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Glad you are good! subject to change LOL and tha’ts the truth!
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I’m doing alright, we have managed to work around the limitations of covid and the kids are OK, so all good. P.S. , thanks for asking
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Good!!! I don’t know about you but I’m so sick of Covid. I was struck with it for the second time in October.
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This is a very timely advice!👍❤️
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Thank you KK!
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Wonderful post!!! Great advise!
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Thank you Elvira 🤍🤍🤍
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Always a pleasure! 💚🤍❤️
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💖✨️ if you really must know, the cat on the other hand 🧡
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Thank you for the lovely check list.
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You are so welcome Blaise. Thank you so much for stopping by.
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❤️🤗🙏
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Thank you for stopping by! Happy Friday
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