by Christine Hammond on January 4, 2019
Ralph woke up in the middle of the night to his wife putting a pillow on his head. He was laying on his back and she placed her pillow evenly on top of his head while her body straddled his. Instead of moving, he lay there silently wondering how long she would keep the pillow… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on January 3, 2018
At first glance, Megan appeared to have ADHD. She couldn’t sit still, struggled to focus, was easily distracted, and frequently forgot things. She even convinced a doctor that she had ADHD and took some medication which only made matters worse, not better. Frustrated and confused, she became worried that she had a more severe mental… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on November 2, 2016
Depression is a tricky thing. What might seem like a typical sign and symptom of depression might not be. Here are ten unusual signs of depression. A person might: Have the ability to hyper-focus for long periods of time even to the point of giving up sleep.Typical depression is struggling to keep on task and… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on January 22, 2013
It is yet another counseling appointment for Sam who is 13 years old and is struggling in school, home, and everywhere he goes. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and depression in the past but all of the medications have failed to work and his is getting worse, not better. He is a bright boy… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on August 25, 2012
For a musician, the symbol for rest on a sheet of music signals them to completely stop playing for an interval of time. It is a period of silence that is sometimes used as a dramatic pause to draw attention to the next few stanzas, sometimes it is used as relief for the intensity of… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on August 24, 2012
To sleep, or not to sleep—that is the question: Whether it is better for the mind to ponder The outrageous thoughts and dreams Or to tackle the sea of problems And by challenging end them. To wake, to sleep— Which one— Yes, which one. It is some ridiculous hour when by all logic you should… (more…)