Category: Mental Health
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Coping with Depression Isolation as an Introvert: Strategies for Self-Care
As an introvert, spending time alone can often be a source of comfort and recharge. However, when depression sets in, isolation can become a dangerous trap. The feeling of being alone and disconnected from others can worsen depression symptoms and make it difficult to seek help you need. In this blog post, I want to…
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Launching: A New PSA Campaign- Talk Away The Dark
Suicide is a touchy topic that hides in the shadows and often it goes unaddressed, even when we may sense someone is struggling. We tend to worry that saying the wrong thing will make it worse. So, we end up not saying anything. Even when a few kind words can be the first step in…
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Anxiety is A Beast. Literally!
Anxiety can really be a beast and no one knows it but the sufferer themselves. However, it attacks everyone differently. What cure works for one may not work for others. Many people with anxiety know there is no big, magical “cure.” I know there’s no cure because every symptom is different. However, there are small…
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Creativity and Mental Health: Exploring the Connection
There has long been a popular belief that creativity and mental health are linked. Many famous artists, writers, musicians, and other creative people throughout history have had a reputation for being “tortured geniuses” or struggling with mental health issues. But is there really a connection between creativity and mental health? Let’s explore the evidence. Mental…
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Anxiety On A Spectrum
When I was first explaining my experience with anxiety, I solely focused on how I felt emotionally – the racing thoughts, overanalyzing every little detail, and general nervousness or dread. However, anxiety feels like so much more than that. While those emotions are present, I forget just how many physical symptoms can accompany them. For…