Blog 13

1. Is it a sign of personal weakness or strength for a woman to admit that she has a problem with alcohol or drugs?

A women with an alcohol or drug disorder is strong when she admits as well as takes actions to rehabilitate herself. In the text, it says women who are substance users usually get harsher treatment then men. In society it should be equal between men and women but the views of people towards women are always going to be at a higher standard then men. Women who have people around them who are more judgemental are also less bound to seek any type of help. Society today still views men as the provider and caregiver of the household. It would be best women could admit there addictions and change there life styles to make them stronger.

Blog 12

1. What can be done to reduce the stigma and shame that still surround mental illness?

There are many things that can be done to reduce some form of specific mental illnesses. In the text book Women's Health it says that "Biological, psychosocial, and environmental factors, and even the food a person eats all influence mental health." (Alexander LaRose, p.335) One way for sure to reduce shame on mental health is eatting properly. Nutrition is a good way to help people with mental disorders to calm them down. Eating properly and having regular meals help people have a more positive personality. Foods that have caffeine, sugars, and alcohol play a toll on the stressors of a persons mental health.

Blog 11

Someone very dear to me my Aunt was diagnosed with lupus about 5 years ago. It scared us all because we had never heard of it and we thought that would effect her life. Her life she is living right now is every so often really bad pain and as well as swelling over her hands and body. I asked her if she has been doing any better on her steroids or perscription medication and she said it helps a few hours with the level of pain but in the end she constantly aches. She is trying to eat healthy and exercise despite her tolerance but overall still effects her every day life.