Tag: anxiety

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone, even me

October 31st is not Halloween to me anymore. No, I am not against Halloween. I still pass out candy to the kids who dress up and ring my doorbell. In fact, I love seeing the children in the neighborhood wearing their costumes excited to see what treat I have for them. You see, on October... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
October 31, 2016 at 11:58 am • 

Mental Health Month-Your Mental Health Affects your Overall Health

Mental Health America is a nationwide community based organization which has promoted mental health since 1909. Mental Health America and its affiliates have observed the month of May as being mental health awareness month for 65 years. This year’s theme is “Mind Your Health” which correlates the importance of one’s mental health to one’s overall health. I... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
May 12, 2014 at 6:55 am • 

Screw the Bucket List---I am Writing a F**k It List

Creating a bucket list sounds like a great idea; unfortunately, we tend to begin writing it only when we realize we are not going to live forever.  I started my list when I was 46 years old.  While I have checked a few things off of it, my list will never be realized not only... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
January 7, 2013 at 9:37 am • 
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My Journey to Clarity, a Genuine Thanksgiving--Watching My Son Recover From Brain Surgery

This is the third installment of the journey of my son’s health crisis through my eyes.  While the journey is not quite over; each day the road becomes easier to walk on.   Here are the first two installments  if you have not read them yet–My Journey to Clarity, a Genuine Thanksgiving–The Beginning and My... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
December 5, 2012 at 9:25 pm • 

My Journey to Clarity, a Genuine Thanksgiving--Brain Surgery

My son has been in surgery for 10 hours.  Waiting a few hours is difficult, waiting 6 hours is agony, but 10 hours is completely horrendous.  Finally a nurse from the operating room called and told us he should be out of surgery in 15 minutes.  I had a huge sigh of relief; we will... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
November 30, 2012 at 10:48 am • 

My Journey to Clarity, a Genuine Thanksgiving---The Beginning

Life can change in a minute so cherish every second of it.  I always thought I knew what was important in life but after experiencing these last 5 weeks, I realize that I really have no clue.  Here is my journey to clarity; I hope my story will allow you to contemplate what is truly important... Read more »
By Nancy Chodash,
November 28, 2012 at 8:53 am • 
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