Here are some tips if YOU have a brain disorder:
1) Seek and obtain mental healthcare;
2) Get involved with a support group such as NAMI;
3) Educate yourself about the brain disorder;
4) Take your medications as prescribed;
5) Don’t take advantage of people;
6) Keep communication open and honest;
7) Don’t skip medical appointments;
8) Allow your mate to have a life of his/her own;
9) Educate a few close family members or friends about your brain disorder;
10) Respect the dignity and privacy of other members of the family;
11) Do not physically attack anybody;
12) Do not verbally attack people;
13) Have a personal exercise routine and/or hobby for “Me” time;
14) Keep the romantic fire burning, too, but watch the alcohol consumption;)-.
What is the best Valentine’s Day gift for a person with a brain disorder? LOVE (and diamonds, flowers, and chocolate candy helps…smile).
See, 1 John 4:7, Ru. 2:4 (NIV), Luke 21:34 NIV, Isa. 42:16 NIV
Visit NAMI-Maryland at
www.mdnami.org Visit the American Association of Pastoral Counselors at
www.aapc.org Visit Ariafya LLC Women's Mental Health at
www.ariafyallc.ning.com Visit Black Psychiatrists at
www.abpsi.org Visit Carl Bell at
www.giftfromwithin.org/html/challeng.html for the article, "Challenges and Obstacles in Treating Mentally Ill Black Patients."
Purchase your copy of "Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bipolar Woman" by Agnes B. Levine at
www.Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble at
www.bn.com Purchase "Black Pain" by Terrie M. Williams at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
See the movie: "8 Pieces of Brocade: Tai Chi for Health and Relaxation" (with Carl Bell)
Posted By: agnes levine
Saturday, February 6th 2010 at 1:20PM
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