schoolgirlforreal

School Girl For Real is the pen name of myself; I am a former college student "school girl" and I speak the truth and don't hold back, "for real". I have enjoyed penning about mental health topics, especially ones I've dealt with.

I believe hearing about it, from my personal point of view is more powerful. I also enjoy writing poetry and penning other things I think of. Writing in general makes me feel good and gets the thoughts and feelings out of me onto the paper and out of my system.

Happy trails to you.

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A Children's Story~Doris and Donald, The Acrobatic Dolphins!

This is an exciting children's story about acrobatic dolphins. It shares vivid pictures of an imaginary place.

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Achieving a Quality Nursing Home/Rehab and Elder Care

A personal account of my mom and what led to her rehab care. Thoughts about rehab care.

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Are Saints Made After Death? Or Are We Saints Now?

The difference between canonized saints in the Catholic Church and ordinary everyday Christians of whom Paul speaks of in Ephesisans, the book of love in the bible.

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Bite the bullet! How to Throw away stuff and Organize your home!!

I grew up in a home where both my parents were packrats and I am the complete opposite. For awhile that was the reason I went the extreme other way. I taught myself what to do to keep my place neat.

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Cats are Theraputic~A Cat Lover's Story

Cats are theraputic animals and small enough to afford to feed and big enough to hug. How my cat is special.

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It Was A Pleasure And An Honour To Serve You....

My father was sick for three years and it gave us all time to say goodbye which I valued.

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  Household Expenses

  Basic Budgeting Tips. Save on Cell Phone and Internet. Cable Not Necessary! for Low Income or Tight Budgets

  8 months ago

  I am very satisfied with what I have. There will always be some who want cable regardless, but if you want to save, you can and here's how.

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  Mental Health

  Staying Fit When You're on Psychiatric Medication That Causes Weight Gain

  8 months ago

  Tips to remind you to research medications before starting, and ways to keep from gaining weight on medications that cause weight gain.

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  Christian Living

  Why Is God So Merciful?

  11 months ago

  Why does God forgive sin and why is it necessary to repent?

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  healdove.com

  Living a Fulfilling Life—On Your Own

  21 months ago

  If you are afraid to live alone, and are codependent, you can overcome your fear and discover how to achieve independence. If I did it, you can, too. You'll be happy you did!

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  Reducing Stress

  Dysfunctional Families- Why Are Families Mean To Each Other?

  12 months ago

  Trying to make sense of a common problem in families.

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  Emotions

  The Difference Between Loneliness and Solitude

  22 months ago

  Solitude is healthy. Loneliness is not healthy. Let's discuss, discover, and talk about the two and how important solitude is to lowering stress!

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  Menstruation

  My Experience With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

  3 years ago

  Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a very rare hormonal condition in 3-8% of women. It's a more severe form of PMS. Mood swings can go from extreme irritability to extreme or suicidal depression.

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  Poems & Poetry

  The Sunset of Our Lives

  7 months ago

  A short inspirational poem about life.

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  Mental Health

  Start a Brand New Day! ~Tools to improve your life: How to get over negative thoughts

  3 months ago

  Ten things you can do today to start thinking more positive and improve your quality of life.

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  Stigma of Mental Illness

  List of Famous People With Mental Illness; How It Affected Them and Their Contribution to Society

  2 years ago

  So many of the great contributors of society suffered from mental illnesses or depression!