Blog Update (What Ideas are in the Future)

So I have been running this blog for the past 7 months. Although I have taken a few breaks due to life this blog has been active in my opinion.

Lately, I have been thinking about making some changes to the organization of my content. Changes such as creating a separate blog for nail art and diy crafts once I get the all the materials to do so.

A review blog, don't really know if I'm going to link it on here or the separate blog being that most of my reviews would have something to do my projects.

Seems like some of you guys adore the relationship advice thinking about doing a spin off for that to or I just might keep it on here.

Finally, I'm thinking of doing a psychology and sociology spin off so some of you guys can learn these fascinated fields and disorders along with me.

Some of these changes would start to take place slowly, I am constantly studying, doing assignments, cooking, cleaning (or as someone once told me practicing for the role of a wife/mom) and by the end of the day blogging is the last thing on my mind (I'm trying to do better)

When should you look for these changes: God is willing the beginning of next year I would love to have at least a hand full of content on each one before I launch them.

What To Cook Wensday

Sweet Sriracha Salmon

Ingredients

·         Sriracha Sauce

·         Coarse Sea salt

·         1 ¼  pound of Salmon Fillets skin removed

·         1 large chopped Vidalia Onion

·         Garlic

·         Black pepper

·         2 table spoons of brown sugar

·         Olive Oil

·         Scallion

·         cilantro

Directions

Lightly season the salmon fillets with the sea salt and black pepper.  In a medium size pan add a few drops of olive oil and start the heat to a medium high. Wait a few minutes before placing your salmon fillets in your pan. Brown them on both sides then remove them. Place you chopped Vidalia onion and garlic and sautéed them until they are translucent. Place your salmon on top of the sautéed veggies and place a lid over the pan. Turn the heat down to a medium. In a separate bowl mix your sriracha and brown sugar in a bowl loosen it up with water and pour the mixture over the salmon and cook until it’s cooked all the way through. Can be garnished with scallions and cilantro then served.

Oven Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees, In a bowl whisk brown sugar, sriracha, salt, black pepper and water. Place salmon fillets in a lightly greased baking dish. Pour sriracha mixture on top cover with lid or aluminum foil. Roast until cooked through and flaky. About 15 minutes.  Can be garnished with scallion or cilantro, then served.

Serving tips

Pairs well with rice and steamed vegetables or on top of a salad.

Social Stigma On Mental Health Disorders

Social Stigma on Mental Health Disorders

 

There’s definitely a social stigma on mental health disorders although it’s slowly declining. Stephen P Hinshaw stated that “Of all the stigmatized conditions in current society, mental health illness is at the top of the list”. I agree with this statement most people have labeled mental health illnesses as being “Insane”. People that are diagnosed with mental disorders tends to be discriminated against and is often subjected to social isolation.

One of my family members have been diagnosed with bipolar. Although I have never witnessed him act strange and he seems to be functional and social around people. The majority of the family sway away from him. Making comments such as “I can’t deal with him and his mood swings” or “He’s crazy don’t mind him” warning people about his illness as if it defines him as a person.

Society isn’t very knowledgeable about mental health disorders. They classify people with some of the more popularized disorders such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety. As unstable, lazy, and out of control.

A survey of 1700 adults in the U.K during the year 2000. Found that most of the participants view people who suffer with schizophrenia, alcoholism and drug dependence as dangerous. Eating disorders and substance abuse are self-inflicted and

over all people with mental health disorders are hard to talk to. (Crisp, Gelder, Rix, Meltzer et al., 2000; Bryne, 1997; Heginbotham, 1998). 

These are the views of society. Many people are afraid of being labeled, isolated and discriminated against. So they refuse to seek medical attention for a proper diagnoses and some know they have a disorder but avoid or afraid to seek treatment. We are taught to hide our negative feelings in public settings and those who can’t control their composure are weak.  This is why many feel that they are alone with their mental health issues and opt not to talk about their problems with others.  Some are in denial because they refuse to believe or except that something is wrong with them because of the social stigma associated with psychological disorders

I have friends and family members that are struggling with mental disorders such as depression, bipolar, schizophrenia and anxiety. Who are in denial because they are afraid of accepting that’s something is wrong until their behavior spiraled out of control. Instead of seeking therapy to help them cope with their disorders. Some turn to control substances which worsens their symptoms due to their dependence on these substances.  Most isolate themselves because of the criticism from their peers. Others normalize their disorders because what is considered abnormal today was considered normal a few decades ago.

Mental health disorders are showing up more frequently in the media because celebrities are being diagnose. Although they have proved to the world that some misconceptions geared toward mental health disorders are wrong.  Few have publicly opened up and talked about their struggles. A great deal of hotlines and websites which are resources for people with mental health disorders have been created. For those individual who need to talk to someone confidentially or information on how to cope in a healthily manner.  Yet, it seems like more things need to be done in order to erase the stigma.

 Personally my opinion is the only way is to educate people about mental health. Ignorance can be a dangerous thing, people tend to negatively categorize things that they don’t understand. By educating people about psychological disorders they would realize that not only are the symptoms of many disorders are similar, but some of these symptoms are things that they themselves consider to be normal.  Mood swings, anxiousness, and extreme sadness just to name a few, are things that many people experience at some point within their lives. Once people begin to realize that we all have problems and question; What is Normal? What is Abnormal? The stigma would change, more people would seek medical attention, and suicide rates would decrease.

 

 

Resources

The Mark of Shame: Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change. Hinshaw, Stephen P. New York, NY, US: Oxford University Press (2007) www.psycnet.apa.org

Mental Health & Stigma, Aug 20,2013. Graham C.L Davey. Ph.D. www. Psychologytoday.com

 

Treat People the Way You Wanna be Treated!

I know some of you are probably thinking that this is such a elementary piece of advice but honestly this is one of those messages that I feel is the Holy Grail to having a wonderful life. Now I'm not saying that if you treat everyone they way you want to be treated that no one is going to mistreat you. However, why should you go around treating other human beings in a nasty manner?

I remember (I hope my personal life references aren't getting aggravating) when I was at a stage in my life where I was just angry. I had reasons to be angry but my anger at one point was actually taking over my life. I must admit sometimes I'm still a very angry person but before I was just so upset about every single thing and it projected out of me in a way where people that I would meet saw it. During this brief period in my life I was being a total bitch to almost everyone around me.

It was like I was protecting myself from being hurt not realizing that in the process I was doing the same thing to people that others were doing to me. (A low blow artist) That's exactly what I was the type of person that would say or bring up something just to hurt someone and sad to say I use to pride myself over it.

It wasn't until I started to pay attention to how things made me feel. That it dawned on me that I was make others feel the same way.We all know I'm not prefect but I don't try to hurt people anymore matter of fact I try to avoid drama and arguments all together theses days.

What I'm trying to say is you can't expect something you aren't willing to give . If you don't respect other people regardless of how they live their lives how can you expect someone to respect you and your life choices?

Learn to spread love instead of hatred and anger. You would in return get love back.  Now everyone you attract isn't going to give you love in return and that ok. Don't become bitter because of that, for every person that doesn't treat you the way you treat them there's someone out there that would appreciate your love and kindness.

When I was volunteering at a local soup kitchen. I put this into practice and treated everybody like they were royalty because we had something in common. We were all people that have feelings in return I met some really awesome human beings. That taught me some very valuable lessons in life. Lessons I would have never learn if I never realized that I needed to humble myself.

So when I say treat people they way you want to be treated, I mean just that. If you want to be treated bad then by all means treat people the same way but no one wants to be treated bad. Let's be honest!

Love You Guys!

Petals Falling Until Next Time! xoxoxo!