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Why I feel like I have to hide my chronic pain and illness from people
I know I shouldn’t hide my pain and emotions because it’s not healthy to keep it all inside and bottled up. I personally don’t like to show others how much pain I am really in for fear of not being understood and hearing the dreaded comments such as, “Well, you look fine so you can’t…
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On the days I don’t like myself
It’s not that I don’t like myself completely but there are days I wish I was a little like other people who weren’t going through mental health issues all the time. Let me back up. As a kid I was always that quiet kid, I wasn’t happy nor a sad kid. I was quite well-spoken…
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Realism of being strong
I define being strong a little differently. As I get older, my meaning changes. How many times have you been told, “Be strong,” and it just did NOT resonate with how you feel or where you want to go? Constantly being encouraged to be strong regardless of the truth you know in your heart. I…
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Overthinking Overstimulated Holographic Vinyl Sticker
You can decorate and personalize your laptop, windows, water bottle and more. These are removable kiss-cut vinyl and holographic stickers that are super durable and water resistant. It is 3.99”x 1” and has black border around the design with a holographic finish. As someone who has depression and anxiety and overthinks every little thing; these…
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Taking off the “I’m okay” mask
Smiles and happiness are the reasons why many are so surprised that I have depression and anxiety. Mental illness is very easy to hide when you dedicate every waking moment and every ounce of energy to keeping those inner demons to yourself. I try very hard to conceal what I’m feeling especially through my symptoms…