Dr. Barbara Gaetano PhD LMFT

09/06/2023

Rest In Paradise Jimmy Buffett 🦜😢

Jimmy Buffett, born James William Buffett, was an American singer, songwriter, author, and businessman, best known for his laid-back island-inspired music and his devoted fan base known as "Parrotheads." He was born on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Buffett's musical journey began in the late 1960s and gained momentum in the 1970s with his unique blend of country, rock, and Caribbean sounds. His iconic songs, including "Margaritaville," "Cheeseburger in Paradise," and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes," became anthems for those seeking an escape to a carefree tropical lifestyle. His music often explores themes of beach life, travel, relaxation, and embracing the simple pleasures.

Beyond his music, Jimmy Buffett was a multi-talented artist and entrepreneur. He has written several best-selling books, including the popular novel "Tales from Margaritaville," which further delves into the colorful world he has created. Buffett's brand extends to his successful Margaritaville restaurant chain, as well as other business ventures, including clothing lines and a radio station.

Key West, Florida, holds a special place in Buffett's heart, and he has been closely associated with the island for many years. He became a cultural icon in the Key West community, where he performed regularly and inspired a vibrant atmosphere of fun and relaxation.

Known for his witty storytelling, infectious melodies, and engaging live performances, Jimmy Buffett has built a loyal and dedicated fan base around the world. His music and persona have become synonymous with escapism, freedom, and a laid-back outlook on life.

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12/16/2022

Some people don't know how to be there for someone suffering from mental illness when all it takes is kindness, patience, understanding that you may not always understand and most of all, love. What a difference that can make to someone......

Sertraline- Zoloft
Venlafaxine- Effexor
Citalopram- Celexa
Mirtazapine-Remeron
Fluoxetine- Prozac
Duloxetine- Cymbalta
Seroquel- Quetiapine
Lamictal- Lamotrigine
Lexapro- Escitalopram
Wellbutrin- Bupropion
Lorazepam- Ativan
Klonopin- Clonazepam
Abilify - aripiprazole
Tegrotal - carabamezipine
Buspar - buspirone

You may know what these tablets are or know a loved one who takes them, but in case you don't, I will fill you in. That medication allows people to deal with a normal day to day life. Although most days it leaves them tired, spaced out, emotionless, or even super emotional.

Crazy right? Why would anyone want to feel like that?

Well this is why!!

You see, some people suffer from severe depression and anxiety.
In their brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. They notice little differences that other people wouldn't. Most days they wake up sick and feel sleepless.

They consistently overthink every situation.
Was a comment about them; was it a joke?
Was that person supposed to laugh?
Or did they mean it?
Are they being nice?
Are they talking about them?
Do they talk about them?
They then think, I bet they don’t like me really.

They say sorry all the time. They feel like they annoy everyone.
And for all those questions they will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in their mind, until it sends them to tears...... it's mental that they see things that way.

It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. They don't eat a lot or they eat way too much. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exist, or sleep too much and waste half their day still feeling tired.

They still smile and they have every excuse for when you ask why.
But the tablets can help them. Because they know when they start to feel this way or think this way, they need help.

They know that when their behavior starts to change, They need guidance. And they understand that they don't need to be ashamed. They don't need to be understood. They just need to be accepted. Everyone is fighting a battle and sometimes you need to be kinder.

So I may just be another person who's talking about mental health....

Living with this illness is hard, but trying to understand it, is even harder. It’s also 100 times harder if they have another condition on top of this.

Don't suffer in silence.

Mental health is just as important as physical health.

Be part of the healing.💙
Be understanding.💙
Be kind. 💙

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04/10/2021

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Together, we can raise awareness of su***de prevention and save lives.

12/13/2020

My 12 year-old son has been tearing through this journal!  It sparks up great conversations, and it’s so good to see him put things down in drawings and writing that he might not otherwise share with us.

11/08/2020

Get help and resources that can help guide this important conversation.

10/09/2020