Love

I know Im not such a great blogger. But my friend Angel is inspiring me to get started and keep going. So here Im attempting it again. I have something special for this post.


Today is To Write Love On Her Arms Day.
(taken from their facebook)
"To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
To Write Love On Her Arms Day is a day where anyone can write the words love on their arms, to support those who are fighting against depression and those who are trying to recovering. On this day, just write love on your arms, and show it off, other people will ask why you have love written on your arms, and you tell them you are supporting to write love on her arms day, and how its benefiting a non profit organization helping stop depression, and make love the movement"

Angel posted some statistics in her post HERE. Ive decided to post warning signs of Depression. If you or anyone you know is suffering please get to a doctor. It's not something to be ashamed of. So many of us are suffering or have suffered. Take it from someone who knows. Those cold dark places you find yourself in constantly isn't all there is.

WARNING SIGNS:
Changes in Activity or Energy Level

* Decreased energy
* Fatigue
* Lethargy
* Diminished activity
* Insomnia or hypersomnia
* Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
* Social withdrawal

Physical Changes Caused by Depression

* Unexplained aches and pains
* Weight loss or gain
* Decreased or increased appetite
* Psychomotor agitation or retardation

Emotional Pain of Depression

* Prolonged sadness
* Unexplained, uncontrollable crying
* Feelings of guilt
* Feelings of worthlessness
* Loss of self-esteem
* Despair
* Hopelessness
* Helplessness

Difficult Moods Associated with Depression

* Irritability
* Anger
* Worry/anxiety
* Pessimism
* Indifference
* Self-critical

Changes in Thought Patterns due to Depression

* Inability to concentrate
* Indecision
* Memory problems
* Disorganized

Preoccupation with Death

* Thoughts of death
* Suicidal ideation
* Feeling dead or detached


At my house we are showing our support. I even got my kids participating. I explained to my 7 year old that its to support people who are having a difficult time and who are suffering quietly so she was all for it. After doing her arm my 3 year old had to do it just because everyone else did lol (Pictures to come later of that) But here is mine:



Now write it, snap it & upload it!!!