You Are Not Alone | If you or a loved one is struggling with mental illness, there is HOPE
I must admit the first time I learned about self-affirmations, I thought the idea was ridiculous. I remember thinking I can write or say "I am beautiful" or "I am worthy" but that doesn't mean I'll ever believe it. Undeterred, my therapist challenged me to just write down a few affirmations in a journal each day,... Continue Reading →
Depression feeds on negativity and grows stronger with each negative thought. When depressed, it is easy to fall into that vicious cycle of bad thoughts. Practicing gratitude stops that pattern and changes brain chemistry by releasing serotonin and dopamine. However, it can be difficult to find anything positive when depression sets in. Start with writing... Continue Reading →
This is another thing that took me years to figure out. Years ago, I joined a moms' meet up group. Even though I had little in common with the majority of the members (except for the fact that we were, of course, moms), I attended the events and tried to connect with everyone. Needless to... Continue Reading →
Working My Recovery Every. Single. Day. Even though it’s been several years since I have had a depressive “episode” (that’s the term doctors have given it, though I associate “episodes” with sitcoms like The Office or Seinfeld—rather ironic, right?), that doesn’t mean I am out of the woods. There is no cure for mental illness and... Continue Reading →
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