It’s been a fairly slow week here at Mental Health Notes, and I can’t quite put my finger on one particular reason why. We had thunderstorms almost every day this week, and so when I wasn’t working (which kept me fairly busy), I was taking advantage of the writing inspiration (and snooze-inducing effects) thunderstorms always seem to give me.
I also found out early in the week I’m going to have to work extra hard to keep my local NAMI affiliation going, which caused a bit of stress, but I was happy to find I’ll have support.
Oh, and I’ve been re-reading …read more

A while back I was approached about a new product designed to help treat sleep problems and increase energy. This product is called pzizz (don’t worry – I can’t pronounce it, either), and according to the pzizz Web site,
This revolutionary insomnia treatment enables you to sleep better by stopping the nightly struggle. It also helps you increase energy levels during the day with unique power naps or performance breaks.
Simply put, pzizz creates audio soundtracks to help you clear your mind, relax, and boost your energy through the day as well as fall asleep more easily and soundly throughout the night. …read more