Tag: mentalhealth
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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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What is a Fibro flare up anyway?
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at 27. Managing this plays a big role in being able to live comfortably. This includes flare ups of every kind. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia vary over time and these are times when the pain will feel worse than ever and difficult to deal with. Symptoms includes digestive problems, swelling in…
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Perfectionism is a double-edged sword
I’ll admit it, I’m a perfectionist, and one of the things that’s helped me tremendously is learning how to be kinder in the way I talk to myself or looking at creative inspiration. I don’t know when it started but I always just had to give “my all,” my absolute best, even if I didn’t…
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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…