Thank you - and much love and light to all the parents on here. And yes, I came back on here now because I can feel the healing vibes!! Less coughing over the last hour or two, chills dissipating.
There are 2 epidemics I see: one is the physical one (urgent care was packed today) - I know people from ages 20 to 80 that have been sick like me all winter on and off. It's not the flu, probably paraflu (aka croup) or possibly RSV. And then many of us get secondary bacterial infections because we don't have stellar immune systems to begin with.
The other is the epidemic of mental illness in young people, especially teens to early 20s. My daughter has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (with cyclothymic characteristics), ADD, Executive Dysfunction and mild borderline personality disorder. We raised her with love, kindness but boundaries also. She has zero coping skills, no ability to foresee consequences of anyone's actions (especially not her own), and no self-awareness whatsoever. We keep her in therapy with an excellent psychiatrist, which helps a little, but she doesn't really engage well, which is a shame because I think Dialectal Behavior Therapy would be helpful for her (but it requires self-reflection and journaling, which she refuses to do). Many of my friends with similar age kids are facing similar issues: bipolar, suicidal ideation, addiction, etc. I think a lot of it has to do with social media and perfectionism.
@bluebelle @honeybee @lovendures @ghandigirl - ❤️ ? ❤️ ? ❤️ ? ❤️ ?
Love to you mothers. ❤️ Seeing your child in pain is the hardest thing. My son is 13 and I am bracing myself, since his dad and I both struggled with depression.
Just wanted to chime in about the "epidemic" of mental illness among young people. I teach freshman at a university and we see so much struggle with this. Many of my students tell me they have a hard time getting out of bed and they are so anxious and depressed that it is hard to keep up with their work. Many of them also feel pessimistic about the future, as in "what is the use if climate change is just going to destroy everything." I don't believe the cause of a crisis like this can be attributed to one thing, like cell phones or diet--so many factors come together, but we have a larger social issue when we see this many people struggling. I'd like to believe that we are seeing more deeply sensitive people coming of age, people with greater kindness, empathy, and awareness of interconnectedness than we've seen in generations past, to help push us out of this patriarchal, capitalist society that has plundered and caused mass extinction and the brink of collapse. (Kind of hard to avoid anxiety and depression in these circumstances, right?) With the sensitivity and vulnerability I see in these young people, I also see strength and a fighting spirit deep down. There is hope. Let's keep praying to support them as they grow into the powerful change agents they are becoming.
I just read your post. My heart goes out to you. I too have a 20 year old daughter, the last of my four children. She has had challenges from an early age. She’s been in therapy since she was 8. In short life can be hard, almost unbearable at times. Just hold on to each other. Unconditional love is the constant and will ultimately be the gentle hug that will follow her. It’s hard for parents to watch their kids struggle. I will pray for your daughter and for you all. Sending you love, peace and wrapping my arms around you all.
This is why I love this place. It’s a safe haven for our fears, worries, heartache and joy. It’s our village and I’ve been blessed by it. Sending you all double doses of peace and light. We need it. ❤️☮️
Could you please send my husband some healing prayers? He's been sick twice with a bad respiratory bug since early December. The bug returned late last week. He's on a second round of antibiotics, because this seems to have turned into an infection. And could you also include me in your prayers, so I won't catch it from him? I got really sick during the Christmas holidays, and didn't feel better until a week ago.
@laura-f, I'm sorry that you've gotten sick again. I am sending healing light your way, and pray that you recover quickly. There are some nasty bugs going around. Two I've heard about: one upper respiratory, and the other a stomach flu. Seems like each time I'm out, I meet someone who has/had the respiratory one. It can be quite stubborn. And there is one flu strain that isn't helped much by the flu shot. My husband got the flu shot but it hasn't helped him with this. Because of my ongoing autoimmune problems, my integrative doctor advises against my getting the shot. When I got sick over the holidays, I ended up on antibiotics. Even after my symptoms abated, I became so depleted and fatigued from this bug that I could barely function. My integrative doctor administered a Meyers and Glutathione IV. That intense dose of vitamins and detoxification seemed to help my fatigue.
@lovendures, how is your daughter doing now? Like you, I am also perplexed as to why so many people are ill this year, but I have my suspicions. Although these viral and bacterial bugs are real, I believe our resistance can be compromised because of the ongoing national and global stress we are experiencing. Can you imagine what this constant onslaught of bad news and toxic energy is doing to our physical bodies? As well as the climate crisis we are experiencing. It's all creating a form of trauma, which I believe is wearing us down. The mind/body connection. I know that's often true for me.
A reminder for us to take care of ourselves, and each other. I am sending protective and healing light to all of you. We will all get through this together.
@deetoo sending both you & your husband light and healing. While I am at it- sending it to the whole world. It seems light is needed to address this physical, moral, emotional, and spiritual funk in the world ( which I realize is an understatement). ❤️❤️❤️
@ghandigirl, I wish you were here with me now, so I could give you a big hug. So you could rest your head on my shoulder, and hopefully find some peaceful rest. I'm feeling your energy right now, and that enormous heart you have. As I think about what you’ve shared of your life story, I am always amazed by your grace, strength and courage. You may not always feel it, but it’s there. And I feel your angels there too.
I am so glad that you are sharing with us here. Please continue to post whenever you feel the desire or need. I am sending you love and a blanket of healing, protective light. May it keep you warm, safe, and at peace. ❤️ ? ❤️
I'm also on my third go-round since early December, second round of antibiotics too. I decided last night to do my best to clear my schedule for the next 2 weeks and just rest, including a much-needed massage, but I don't want to get my favorite masseuse sick! My functional/integrative/primary doc remains 3,000 miles away (haven't found anyone here who is as good and who I can afford), so detox for me will consist of doing a bit of a purge diet when I'm more recovered.
Let's all just hold hands in the virtual/spiritual realm, make a circle, and try to lift each other up out of stress, trauma, and illness.
@laura-f, funny that you mentioned massage. When my husband was ill the first time, I initially avoided getting sick by taking a steady dose of Vitamin C and homeopathic remedies (Umcka and Zicam). I had some congestion in my head, but it wasn't bad at all. Then I went to my physical therapist for some much-needed cranial stability work. All of her work on my head and neck opened up the floodgates; by that evening, I felt sick as a dog with the coughing, drainage, low-grade fever and fatigue. That stubborn bug was hiding until she pressed the magic buttons. For as uncomfortable as it was, I guess this thing just had to run it's course.
Glad to hear that you're clearing your schedule and resting. Have you ever done lymphatic drainage on yourself? If not, I've got a couple of good videos that I can share with you, if you're interested.
I've got a homeopathic tincture for lymph drainage. I suspect it's just vodka in a dropper bottle, but it works ? and yes, please, video links would be much appreciated.
Wow! A wild ride through space, time and your visions and thoughts on the cosmology of the human soul.
A fascinating take and journey of thought that will give many of us so much more to think about that you might imagine!