So this episode covers the diagnosis, treatment and a few myths about mental health illnesses. It is important to remember that mental health illness needs to be addressed and taken seriously; and if you are suffering from a mental health condition, you are not alone but you are loved and cared for. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154543#early-signs and https://positivepsychology.com/nervous-system-regulation/.

NB: I am not a certified psychologist or psychiatrist or professional with regard to mental health so this information is based on research, experience and observations. In this episode we look at the definition, causes, types (briefly) and early symptoms of mental health disorders. Mental health is critical for the overall wellbeing and functionality of an individual. The need to take it seriously is critical and everyone needs to play a role. For further information, please visit these links https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154543#early-signs and https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm as my source of information about the episode.

Still talking about relationships and how society has changed the rules of engagement with regard to accountability and working towards the relationships “they claim to want” but don’t strive for.

I heavily freestyled in this episode so I hope this makes sense.

PS: My brain was not braining today.

So despite being slow while reading the text, this episode looks at how certain experiences from your childhood determine how you relate with the people around you. For further reading; http://explorable.com/bowlby-attachment-theory and https://ccaa.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/TheEffectsOfTraumaOnAttachment.pdf.

Disclaimer: I am not a qualified psychologist but rather this is an overly simplified version on trauma and how it affects people. There’s a lot of rambling and smooshing of words; I meant “defragmentation” and not the word used but alas, my brain combined two words to make one.

So this is basically an introduction to the “Ramblings of a Mad Woman.” There’s nothing really talked about but stick around and I hope this can be one of your go to podcasts. Cheers. Xx