Dear Present and Future Subscribers, We’ve moved to a new blog called “Sunny with a Chance of Armageddon”. Pendulum will remain open for reference on Sunny. However, some posts will be password protected, since I am going completely public very soon with my personal identity. If you are interested in having the password, feel free … Continue reading
Day 11 : Something people seem to compliment you the most on. (Note: I started writing this two months ago) This prompt could not have come at a better possible time. In my real life, there isn’t much I get complimented on. In fact, I just asked my husband his thoughts on this prompt. … Continue reading
Hey mental health bloggers! So, I figured out how to put a blogroll together, finally. I’m about to put the Blog for Mental Health 2012 Official Blogroll together, and I need to know who has pledged so far. I know there are a number of people. Some of you may not be aware of Blog … Continue reading
Most of my research in the past has been centered around affective disorders, theories surrounding the causation of dysfunction, and the cognition / behaviors that sustain it. I am broadening my horizons to include many mental health disorders and developmental disorder, particularly autism. I have had a theory for awhile that hinged almost completely on … Continue reading
At the beginning of the year, I had mentioned in The Day Zero Project that I had created a Day Zero List. This is where I ask you, my wonderful readers, for some audience participation There are certain goals that are contingent upon others to make this happen. And, I’m ready to get back up … Continue reading
I didn’t realize that I had been tagged multiple times. I should have! As I was saying to Angel, events that occurred during my depressive fog kind of jumble together. So, I’m still catching up. So, I’ve arrived at Angel’s Questions. Here’s the deal. I’m not going to tag, because I’m sure everyone has been … Continue reading
A response to carlanee’s post about self-destructive behavior. It expands upon the basic concepts noted in the reply. Most of the time, in the clinical world, it’s referred to as “self-injurious behavior”. That includes all kinds of harmful behaviors directed toward oneself across all diagnoses. It’s fact that SIB (self-injurious behavior) is often a behavioral … Continue reading
The insightful and talented fracturedangel, who writes The Mirth of Despair, has generously nominated me for the Liebster Blog Award! What does “Liebster” mean? Liebster is a German word that literally translates to “dearest”, “favorite”, and “beloved”. By giving this award, one blogger says to another, “This is a favorite and beloved blog.” I am … Continue reading
Emblazoned on the frontpage of Wikipedia: Imagine a World Without Free Knowledge It didn’t take a lot of imagination yesterday. When you went to Google, there is a giant black censor block. I logged onto WordPress, and found myself staring at a page filled with censored blogs, where there should have been featured blogs. Upon … Continue reading
Day 2: Something you love about yourself. Following up on the subject of self-love, I embody some admirable qualities. The Open Mind Policy “I’ll try anything once.” Truthfully, that was once my motto. Except, I found myself in too great of a number of undesirable situations that I would have preferred to not experience. We … Continue reading