Betsy's Place Mental Health & Holistic Wellness

01/04/2026

Praising Jesus this morning and every morning.
But there’s just something about being at the ocean that makes me rise up. 🙏🏽

Enjoy the song from a band that I listen to years and years ago ministry to me greatly. I hope it does the same for you.

Marc Herron 😊🙏🏽

Finally had time to do another song~ EnjoyLyrics : Lately, I've been thnking about YouAnd lately, I've been dreaming of YouAnd lately, I can't get You out of...

01/04/2026

This blessed me .
I think it’ll do the same for you.
Have a blessed Sunday friends.
🙏🏽⭐️💥

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/25/2025

Betsy McHugh

11/25/2025

To My Moms and Dads of Estranged Adult Children:
HEAL FORWARD
We are at the Holiday time and we all know that feelings of grief and loss increase automatically and abundantly during this season.

I hope to bring you a word of peace today to carry with you in your hearts, minds and souls.

When your Child sees all of you, knows all of you, your heart, your soul and still walks away from you, know this and hide hide it in your heart:
*Rejection doesn't end with them leaving. It ends with you letting go of needing any validation anymore from the Child who cannot/will not see you and understanding God's timing and why he removed him/her from your path.
*When your Child doesn't choose you, it is not because you lack value and worth, it is because their vessel can not hold your light that you carry.
* God protects you from what limits you. You are His beloved Child. He removes you from what devalues you, not because you are unworthy of your Child's love. Because He values you enough to move you away. He is preparing you for a larger vessel.
KEY POINTS:
*LET GO of needing validation and replaying any of what you could have/ should have done differently. Stop explaining and defending yourself. Learn to love yourself. You matter and Jesus really does love you.
* RELEASE the need to be validated by the ones who don't want to see you, hear you, love and care for you. If they wanted to, they would and you wouldn't have to prove yourself. Love yourself as God loves you.
*REALIZE that you are whole within yourself. You are complete within yourself.
*RELEASE the need to be chosen by the Child who doesn't want to choose you. This is so tough; but when nothing but cold distance comes to you from your Child, learn from it. If he/she learns and returns to you, they will do that through their own work, not your constant convincing that your are worthy.

You are worthy. You do matter. Jesus does love you. You didn't leave your Child. He/she left you.

Blessings to all of you, always. Be with the ones who love you. Be with the ones who make you shine. Be with the ones who come for you. Every. Time.

It's ok to HEAL FORWARD with or without the Child who left you. and it's ok to cry. Over. And. Over.

Best Love to all as you navigate the grief.

09/05/2025

Your path to personal transformation:

Starts with a Thought that needs an Intention, which looks for a Behavior that repeats and turns into a Habit that becomes a Practice, which evokes a Second Nature and now Identity.

1. Thought>
2. Intention>
3. Behavior>
4. Habit>
5. Practice:>
6. Second Nature>
7. IDENTITY

04/08/2025

I wonder if you know this:

Your presence on this earth, in our world, matters. Your life matters.

You bring something no one else can—a special light, a heart that has touched others in ways you may never see or know.

You are needed, valued, and important.

04/04/2025

Thank you to Nancy Thane for supporting our 2025 mural project!!

02/14/2025

What Anxiety Is:

Anxiety is a condition brought on by an increased amount of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline (also called epinephrine) These 2 hormones are released during the fight or flight response to either perceived or real danger or stress held within from unresolved past traumatic events.

Adrenaline/Epinephrine causes the immediate physical symptoms such as a racing heart, rapid breathing, and heightened alertness. It helps the body react quickly in times of danger.

Cortisol is a longer-acting stress hormone that helps maintain the fight-or-flight response by keeping blood sugar levels elevated and suppressing non-essential functions like digestion and immune responses.

The Response, however, is a Natural Response
While these hormones are beneficial in short bursts, chronic anxiety can lead to an overproduction of cortisol, which can have negative effects on the mind and body over time.

It becomes a problem when it is out of proportion to the situation or when it consistently interferes with a person’s functioning level/abilities.

Symptoms include constant worry, heart palpitations, trembling tension, dizziness, hyperventilation and more.

Other health problems such as high blood pressure, depression, insomnia, appetite disorders, and digestive disorders can accompany anxiety.

Untreated or prolonged anxiety can lead to increased severity and panic attacks.

Some Root Causes
Stress, diet/poor nutrition, alcohol and street drugs, some prescription medications, neurotransmitter imbalance, thyroid problems and mitro-valve prolapse can all contribute to the onset of anxiety.

Many foods are known anxiety producers such as caffeine, alcohol, sugar and simple carbohydrates.

Treatment targets and relies on diet, exercise, homeopathy and nutritional supplements along with Mental Health therapy.

Prevention, of course, is always recommended through Mental Health and holistic wellness via a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, exercise and sleep hygiene, breath work, prayer, journaling and self awareness to name a few.

Effective Treatment is Available
Mind/Body work, stress reduction techniques, dietary/lifestyle improvements, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are some of the recommended and evidence based therapies to reduce and manage anxiety.

By utilizing techniques that address both the mind and body, control over anxiety can be obtained resulting in improvement in well-being overall.

There are multiple effective strategies for managing anxiety. Learning to recognize and address the body’s response to anxiety, directs and decreases symptoms allowing for space to enjoy healthy living minus the constraints of anxiety.

02/09/2025

Let's Talk About Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

SAD is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. We typically see it during the winter months when daylight lessens considerably.

SAD is often masked by the daily tasks of life, i.e., family, work, school, etc. So, it might be missed, undiagnosed and untreated because people write it off as fatigue and stress alone.

Symptoms include:
Persistent Low Mood. Feeling sad or hopeless most of the time.
Fatigue. A sense of exhaustion that doesn’t go away, even after rest.
Difficulty Concentrating. Trouble focusing or staying organized.
Increased Sleep and Appetite. Sleeping more than usual or craving carbs and comfort foods.
Loss of Interest. A lack of motivation for activities you once enjoyed.

Both men and women experience SAD; but women are diagnosed with it 4 times more often than men.

Why:
1. Fluctuations in hormones can and do exacerbate mood changes. These spikes and dips are especially present during menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause.

2. Life Roles and the accompanying pressure.
Women fulfill multiple roles, leading to increased release of stress hormones, mental, physical, emotional fatigue, decreased self-care and increased anxiety.

3. Biology. Women are more likely to experience general depression, which increases the likelihood of SAD.


Seasonal Affective Disorder is Treatable.
Try the following:
1. Increase your exposure to Light.
SAD is linked to reduced daylight, so going outside during daylight hours is a must. But, if that’s not possible, use light therapy, which mimics natural sunlight and can improve symptoms.

2. Prioritize Movement. Exercise. It’s one of the best ways to improve your mood. You don't have to stress yourself out by thinking that you must do hour long workouts or classes at the gym in order to benefit. You don't. Just move. Take a 20-minute walk and you will notice the difference.

3. Practice Rest. We often feel guilty for taking a break, but rest is essential for recovery, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Permit yourself to restore through activities like reading, meditating, praying, journaling, practicing breathwork and relaxation or just being still in the silence of your own sacred spot for a half hour- 1 hour each day.

4. Seek Professional Help. If your symptoms persist or interfere with daily life, reach out to a therapist or medical provider. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), lifestyle changes, vitamin supplements and certain medications can be incredibly effective for SAD.

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10/06/2024

“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.” Marcus Aurelius✨💥

02/04/2024

Change you Life.
What don't you want in it?
What do you want more of?
What can you change?
What do you have NO control over?
Find out. Figure it out.
Make a change.
Do. It.