Mental Health Awareness Month

Did you know May is National Mental Health Awareness Month?  Well it is.  Here are some myths and facts for ya'll.

 

 

Here are some more facts.

 

 

In one year

• 1 in 4 adults will experience some kind of mental illness
• 1 in 10 young people experience a period of major depression
• 1 in 20 Americans live with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

Other Facts

• 10 percent of children and adolescents in the United States suffer from mental illness
• Mental illness usually strikes individuals in the prime of their lives
• Treatments for mental illness today are highly effective between 70 and 90 percent of people have significant reduction of symptoms.

 

There are plenty of other facts that I could name off, but the most disheartening one is that the stigma of mental illness erodes the confidence that it really does exist.  People really are suffering from a legitimate disorder.  A disorder that is treatable and with the help of others people can live a normal fulfilled life. 

 

 With statics being the way they are there is a huge possibility that someone you love or care about is suffering.  They don't want you to know because they don't want to be judged and looked down on.  For that same reason they don't reach out for the help they so desperately need and that leads to scarier statics. 

 

I guess my point is that mental illness really does effect everyone.  Stop judging people for being different than you or having hard days.  Reach out to these people let them know that you are there for them. That it's ok to have bad days, but you will always be there for them.  You will always love them and care about them.  They need you.  Get educated and know how you can help.  Give them a light at the end of what seems like an endless tunnel.  Please, please, please DO NOT GIVE UP on them. 

 If you want to get educated on mental illnesses please visit http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ or http://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/myths-facts/

 

 

 



The Proposal

OK, OK so I'm a very lucky girl.  As I said in my last post I am recently engaged. I still can't wrap my head around it!! Go ahead and read the post it gives all the juicy details about the proposal.  Anyways not only do I get to marry the man of my dreams, but we got the whole thing on video and professional pictures.  Boy oh boy he did good!!!  You can watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmQeCqo2wxM  I thought that maybe y'all would want to see some of the pictures too.  So here they are.

 

This is us with Kelly and Stephen at cocktail hour before the Gala.  I work with Kelly. (and love her) These two were the ones who took video of the entire proposal!! Thank you!! Thank you Kelly and Stephen!!

 

This is us dancing to Don't Stop Believing.  Which has been our song since we started dating.

 

This is Cody popping the question.

 

Everyone cheering for us.  This is just a very small section of people at the Gala.  I'm so grateful to be surrounded by so many people who were so happy and excited for us.

 

Cody giving me the ring.

 

Our first kiss as an engaged couple.

 

I may or may not of cried...a lot.

 

So there you have it my best friend and everything proposing to me and making sure that

 A) We had video and B) We had pictures!!

 

Cody you Rock and I love you SO much!!!

All Dolled Up

I found this quote a few weeks ago and it has been on my mind since I came acrossed it. It really stuck in my mind because people are constantly asking who I'm getting "all dressed up" for. Sure I could say Cody, but honestly I do it for me. I have a better day when I actually get ready.  I have a better attitude and an overall better perspective on life. Now don't get me wrong I don't believe that a skirt or a pair of shoes makes who I am for the day, but I think it helps with my attitude. Truth is I rarely wear mak-up, but I love selecting out each item of clothing for the day and pieces of jewelry.  Picking out an outfit,  and doing my hair helps me prepare for the day as a whole. I look good and feel good. It doesn't take any extra time to put together an adorable outfit. At least not for me. So go for it!!  Do it for yourself!!