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High-Functioning Mental Illness Makes me feel exhausted
Having what is considered “high-functioning” mental illness is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you can usually make it through your day without anyone even realizing you’re struggling. On the other hand, you may not be getting the treatment or support you need. (By the way, we use the term “high-functioning” lightly – it…
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Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color are actually hurting
People of color are not inherently more susceptible to mental illness or suicide, but when discrimination and systemic racism cause widespread trauma, stress, fear, and medical hesitancy, the impact on their mental health is significant. Oftentimes, the same systems that are contributing to increased mental health struggles are also barriers standing in the way of…
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The Other Sides of Having Intrusive
Many of us experience intrusive thoughts, unwanted images or words that cross your mind, making you wonder, “Where did that come from?” When I think about intrusive thoughts, I imagine them coming from the one on my shoulder with the pitchfork. With anxiety, this may play like a loop of negative thoughts or worries. For…
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Secrets to “Talkative” people with Social Anxiety
Rambling or excessive talking can show up with social anxiety. You fear saying the wrong thing or being judged by others, but you end up talking more than you intended in an effort to make up for your anxiety and help quiet the worries revolving around what others think of you. I was always a…
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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…