‘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: ways to deal with 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…
Onward, Forward
I had a panic attack tonight. It usually starts in my belly, but this time it started in my neck and shoulders. I couldn’t remember the grounding techniques my therapist had shown me, so I had to find some on Google; no easy feat when you’re in the midst of one. I actually went with…
The Importance of Hope
Living with the many mental health issues that a lot of us experience can be a bitch. It affects every single part of our lives, from our relationships to our ability to work or go after our goals. But during these hard times, hope gives us the strength to keep pushing, to reach out for…
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…
Recognizing a Fellow Warrior
I want to give a quick shout-out to my fellow Mental Health Warrior, Shaley Hoogendoorn, host of the podcast “this is bipolar” (click the link in the image above). You can also find her on Instagram @this.is.bipolar. A few quick words: The commitment, passion, and dedication Shaley displays for mental health awareness is such a…
Please stop pressing the panic button…
Today was a bad day, the dish du jour was a panic attack with a side of depression, and I forgot to order a drink. Panic attacks suck. Like, really, really suck. After that first major one hits (and mine was a long time ago), you live in fear of having another, which can bring…
Faith and Mental Health
As many of you know, I am currently in college, getting my bachelor’s degree in psychology. The class I’m taking now, Approaches to Studying Religion, got me thinking about what role religion or spirituality plays in mental health. I am agnostic, which gets confused with atheism a lot. The main difference is that Atheists don’t…
Rocky Road and Pizza
I can’t eat rocky road ice cream. It makes me nauseous. The ingredients aren’t the problem; I like almonds, chocolate ice cream, and marshmallows. I just can’t eat them all together. I also have this weird ability to smell even the slightest hint of natural gas hyper-vigilantly. By now, I’ll bet you’re asking, “Where the…