Category Archives: Drugs

Re-blog of The Toxic Degeneration of the American Mind and Its Violent Outcome… By Dr. Gabriel Cousens

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The Toxic Degeneration of the American Mind and Its Violent Outcome  03/22/2018     Blog Although there is a worldwide trend of increasing violence, massacres, assassinations, and human atrocities, (in which the US is not even listed in the top 25 countries for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cause & Effect, Child Rearing, Cult, Drugs, education, Emotional Health, Family, Fathers, Gun Control, Hate vs Sanity, Judeo-Christian, Medical Profession, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Parenting, Pharmaceuticals, President Trump, Problem Solving, Recreational Drugs, Responsibility, Snowflakes, Society, Trump, Violence | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Suicide Prevention: When Someone Reaches Out…. Take Action

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

This past week-end I read two posts, from a Facebook friend and veteran, that told me he was in a dark place. I reached out, and here is what transpired. My friend, Jack, posts  truthful stories on FB, that upset them, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Cause & Effect, Drugs, Emotional Health, Family, Fear, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Milatary, Panic Attacks, Police, Problem Solving, Social Media, Society, Suicide | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

There is Never an Upside to Recreational Drug Use

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The Negative Impact of Drugs outweigh the revenue they bring to a community. Here are two stories that make that point, and these stories are repeated time and time again, all across America. Recently I was made aware that 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Cause & Effect, Child Rearing, Common Sense, Drugs, education, Emotional Health, emotions, Family, Life Process, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Recreational Drugs, Robin Williams, Society, Stories from the heart | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

How Do We Spot Problems And Conquer Suicide?

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I recently read about a businessman and politician in AZ who committed suicide this week. He was only in his mid 50’s. I felt compelled to write about depression and suicide after reading about his death. Here is what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Blame, Cause & Effect, Child Rearing, Common Sense, communication, depression, Drugs, education, Emotional Health, emotions, Family, Fear, Friendship, Generation, Grief, Hate vs Sanity, Health care, Human Nature, Medical Profession, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Mentoring, Parenting, Pharmaceuticals, Problem Solving, Responsibility, Robin Williams, Society, Suicide, Support for Seniors, Therapy, Therapy writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Thoughts For A Newly Diagnosed Person With Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I think by the time a person receives their diagnosis of being bipolar they might be feeling overwhelmed. Figuring out what has been the cause of their experiences can be a relief, but there must be a million questions exploding … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Bipolar, Cause & Effect, communication, depression, Drugs, education, Emotional Health, emotions, Family, Fear, Health care, Life Process, Medical Profession, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Mentoring, Pharmaceuticals, Problem Solving, Purpose, Responsibility, Robin Williams, Society, Stories from the heart, Suicide, Therapy, Therapy writing, Writing, Writing as therapy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Mentoring Is An Overlooked Resource For Fighting Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Mentors are a support system like no other, and I am wondering if they could be more powerful than any other resource being used today, when it comes to supporting people with mental issues, and their family and friends who … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, communication, Democrats, depression, Drugs, education, Emotional Health, emotions, Family, Health care, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Mentoring, Pharmaceuticals, Problem Solving, Society, Suicide, Support for Seniors, Therapy writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Small Mentoring Group Shares Memories of Robin Williams…And Their Own Struggles

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I belong to a small group of ladies who all suffer from severe depression, are bipolar, or have a family member or friend with serious issues. We meet regularly and discuss whatever we need to talk about. Our recent meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Bipolar, Blogger, Blogging, Cause & Effect, depression, Drugs, Emotional Health, emotions, Health care, Medical Profession, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Pharmaceuticals, Problem Solving, Robin Williams, Society, Suicide, Therapy | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

REWARDS OF BEING AWAKE & AWARE

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Intuition is the result of being in the moment and being tuned in to what is happening. Words that come to mind are feelings, gut reactions, hunches, perception, ESP, instinct,  and  having a sixth sense. I think it could  be … Continue reading →

Posted in Cause & Effect, Draining the swamp in D.C., Drugs, ESP, Family, Friendship, Great Journalist, Intuition, Parenting, Psychic, Snowflakes, Supernatural | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Has Turned Cinderella & Prince Charming into Snowflakes? Part 2, Society and the Education System

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The gig is up.  Society and the educational system has been unveiled as supporters and co-conspirators of the Snowflake generation, and it is apparent that they have lost control.  They have not only helped cause the problem, they are reaping … Continue reading →

Posted in Cause & Effect, Cult, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Drugs, education, Fake News, Family, Generation, Grief, Media, Parenting, Pediatrics, Purpose, Snowflakes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Tough Winter: Surprising Cause

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I have not blogged in a long time.  Here is why. I usually have challenges during the winter months because of the darkness and rain.  This past year from December until May was particularly bad for me. I ended up … Continue reading →

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