‘Tis the season of holidays, dear friends! The time has come, filled with overflowing emotions, beloved traditions, and expectations. We all know the picture-perfect portrayal of this time as one of sheer joy and merriment. But let’s face the truth – for many of us, it can be a tough period that weighs heavily on…
Category: family and mental health
One Child Lost Is One Too Many
Teenage suicide is a truly distressing and heartbreaking matter that affects individuals, families, and entire communities. It’s crucial to approach this issue with empathy, comprehension, and a strong dedication to preventing it and offering support. In this article, we’ll delve into essential aspects surrounding teenage suicide, such as what triggers it, signs to look out…
My First Panic Attack
A Brief Prelude My parents were going through an incredibly bad divorce, of which my sister and I were collateral damage. With myself being the oldest, I was getting the brunt of the effects, especially from my mother. She talked badly of my father, had incredible mood swings, etc… When she was depressed, she cried…
Talk Therapy Part 2
This is part two of an edited therapy session I had so those who don’t go to therapy can see how it goes. M and K are my therapists, and T is me. T – I couldn’t do it to them. If anything, I just would rather just have a fucking heart attack, you…
Talk Therapy Part 1
This is part one of an edited therapy session I had so those who don’t go to therapy can see how it goes. M and K are my therapists, and T is me. M – How are you doing today? T – Better than I was yesterday. M – What was going on yesterday? T…
And the Truth Will Set You Free…
“The truth will set you free…but first, it’ll piss you off.” Dr. Sharon Fieldstone – Ted Lasso Isn’t it intriguing how the truth elicits such diverse reactions? Oddly enough, most of these reactions lean towards the negative spectrum – anger, defensiveness, shock, disbelief, denial, avoidance, rejection, dismissal, or even general emotional distress. When confronted…