In Greek mythology, Lethe was the name of a river in the underworld, also called “the river of carelessness” or “the river of forgetfulness”. Legend has it that when a person died, they were given a sip of water from the Lethe River to forget everything about their past life. Eventually, this act of forgetfulness was associated with feelings of inertia, inactivity, or indifference. The river`s name and the word lethargic, as well as the associated name lethargy, are all derived from the ÄthÄ, Greek for “forgetfulness”. Explains what bipolar disorder is, as well as various diagnoses and treatments. Provides information on how to support a bipolar person and self-management tips. Understanding what leads to healing by studying resilient survivors Mania and hypomania can be very difficult to live with and manage. Whether you suffer from mania or hypomania, or if you`re not sure what you`re going through, it`s always okay to ask for help. Every journey of mourning begins with a first step. Author Marilyn Willis took her first steps at the age of fifteen after her mother died of cancer. Her healing began in high school when she joined a grief group.

Marilyn recognizes the healing power of the community and has been leading grief groups ever since, and has seen how the content, dialogues and exercises in the RESTORED workbook bring life back to life. If left unchecked, it can lead to all sorts of serious health problems, including anxiety and burnout. Research suggests that constant mental exhaustion can also affect your physical stamina. During a manic or hypomanic episode, you may feel: A mixed episode can be particularly difficult to manage because: It is common to have stable or neutral periods between episodes. This does not mean that you do not have emotions during this time. This means that you are not currently suffering from mania, hypomania, or depression, or that you are effectively managing your symptoms. And remember, “The more systems you work on to reduce stress and excessive decision-making, the more mental energy you have,” adds Dr. Boyes.

A great resource to rely on again and again to get through grief. Provides a brilliant framework to support the bereaved person step by step in restoring body, mind and spirit. Susie Kuszmar, LMFT, creator and director of the nationally awarded FOOTSTEPS Hospital Bereavement Program Other possible causes include medication, stress, and illnesses such as depression, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune diseases. Emotionally difficult experiences, such as divorce or the death of a loved one, can also contribute to brain fatigue. If not, eat healthy, reduce caffeine, exercise regularly, and consume enough zzz (I can`t stress this enough!). You may feel like your high and low mood is extreme and the fluctuations in your mood are overwhelming. And you can feel and behave very differently depending on your mood. This can be difficult and confusing. Foreword by: Mary Wall, RNC, BSA Nursing Administration Mark Whitacre, Ph.D., Executive Director of Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. “Then with mania comes paranoia, shadows, voices, the thought that someone is standing behind me and following me everywhere, ready to look for me.” ð¥GOLD MEDALISTS Category Grief / Distress by reader`s favorite Maybe you feel stable for years between episodes.

Or your stability phases could be much shorter. Mary Wall, RNC, Chair of the Board of Directors of Kauai Hospice, said, “Marilyn was hired as a Bereavement Coordinator and quickly became the best Bereavement Coordinator I have ever worked with. Marilyn was best known in the community for the effective grief groups she led for the families of the Gentiva hospice and the community. All members felt accepted, understood and at peace after graduating from the group. In RESTORED, Marilyn was able to bring the grief group experience that benefited so many members of our hospice and community directly to your home and heart. This manual, which tells the stories of many survivors of loss, gives you a place to process your loss, learn about common responses to grief, and engage in practices that help you reflect on changes in your life. “The hardest thing to explain are the thoughts of racing when I`m manic. It`s like I have four brains and they`re all overworked. It can be scary, but also euphoric at the same time. » HEALTH FINALIST: Death and Dying Category by Best Book Award 2020 -Cultivating Peace by Practicing Grief Healing Rituals -Creating a Plan and Preparing for Grief Triggers such as Holidays and Birthdays “This brings the grief group experience that has benefited so many in our hospice and community directly to your home and heart. Mary Wall, RNC, CEO of Kauai Hospice Manic and hypomanic episodes have similarities in how you may feel or act.