Sunday, February 28, 2010

Overwhelmed

There is something that's getting me overwhelmed. I have so many interests and have so much on my plate I am getting overwhelmed. It is not the fact that I am active and busy that's causing the problem because there was a time when I couldn't do anything. The problem is that I need to pick just a few things to accomplish and be 100% focused on those few things. I am having difficulty deciding what few things to focus on. There is a lot that I have to give up because I just don't have the time to do it all.

I have been very busy working on our business, working at my collating job, working at my two writing jobs, doing research on mental illness, business, fishing, classical music, addiction and alcoholism, science, Christianity, current affairs, and whatever strikes my fancy, trying to take time to write for all my blogs, and help Kim with the household chores. As you can see I have a lot on my plate. I will have to give a few things up and just focus on what I decide to do.

I just love being active and busy and I need to be occupied with doing things. Despite this I still need to take time out for myself. I am not busily occupied with activity all of the time. It is important to take a break from all the hustle and bustle and just chill out and relax. What I do for R & R is play the guitar and sing, play video and computer games, watch my favorite TV shows, and when I am alone crank up the stereo and listen to classical music, rock back and forth in my rocking chair.

I am trying desperately to find balance in my life between work, my personal activities, and what I do for R & R. Balance is very important for my recovery from my two mental illness's, my addiction and alcoholism. Not having balance can cause stress and to much stress can cause a relapse for all my conditions.

I am very determined and motivated to resolve these problems and find that necessary balance in my life so I can continue to recover from all my conditions. I believe that I can do it but it might take a bit of time to sort everything all out and get back on track. Life is full of ups and downs but how we deal with these ups and downs determines what quality of recovery we have in our lives. I am recovering and I shared these things with you, my readers, with the purpose of helping you find your own recovery. Every one's recovery and path in life is different. We are all unique individuals and we need to find our own way through life. I am just hoping that what I share on this blog will help my readers find their own path of recovery and help guide you on your journey through life.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Schizophrenia: The Journey to Recovery A Consumer and Family Guide to Assessment and Treatment

Here is a 48 page online book on schizophrenia. It is a work published by the Canadian Psychiatric Association and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. I never read the whole work yet but I believe it is an excellent read. Anything published by these two organizations is dependable and reliable.

To read the work click on the link below.



Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia Meeting Cancellation and Rescheduling.

Tonight’s meeting scheduled for Wed. Feb. 17 at 7:00 pm has been cancelled due to weather conditions.  It has been rescheduled.

Here is the information:

Place: Lions Club of Kentville NS. 78 River Street.  Between Community Services and the Police Station.

Date:  Wed. March 3/10

Time:  7:00 pm

Speaker:  Dr. Glen Berry will be speaking on “Youth, Mental Illness, and Early Intervention”

Meeting is open to the public.  All are welcome.  Refreshments will be provided.

Monday, February 8, 2010

The SSNS's 2nd Annual Road to Recovery Walk

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR

SATURDAY, MAY 8th, 2010

It’s time to get ready for our

2nd ANNUAL

ROAD TO RECOVERY WALK


Get a jump start on your pledges today by making a list of potential donors.

Ask your family and friends to join us in walking and getting pledges.

Halifax Curling Club

948 South Bland Street

12:00PM – 4:00PM

More Information Coming Soon!

SSNS Recovery is Possible!

Donna Methot

President

HRM Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia: Kings County Chapter Announcement

Dr. Glen Berry will report on

“Youth Mental Illness and Early Intervention”

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, 7.00 pm

At the Lions Club of Kentville, between Community Services and the Police Station on River Street

Open to the Public --- Refreshments

Kings County Chapter Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia