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Why I always say I’m tired? Depression can make us tired.
What is depression anyway? Some of the other reasons why depression can make you feel so tired are because trying to go about your day while being burdened by negative thoughts, misery, overwhelm, feelings of worthlessness, feelings of hopelessness, shame, and all the other symptoms of depression can be absolutely exhausting. During a depressive episode,…
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Self Care and Why It’s Important
During my childhood, I believed that self-care only involved basic activities such as eating three meals per day, taking a pre-bedtime bath, and getting eight hours of sleep every night. As a 10-year-old, this seemed like a daunting task, especially since I wanted to stay up late. However, as I’ve grown older, I’ve come to…
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Take A Freaking Break
Life can get pretty hectic, can’t it? The world is borderline impossible sometimes. We’re always on the go, juggling work, family, friends, and countless other responsibilities. But in the midst of all this chaos, it’s crucial to remember the importance of taking time for ourselves. Seriously. I’m making this about you . May is Mental…
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I Sometimes Accept Less Than I deserve
There are times I look for people to care. I don’t necessarily rave validation but I needed to be told that I was cared about rather than being called “weird” all the time. I can be alone. I prefer it but I’m more afraid of being attached to anyone and them leaving or abandoning me.…
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To those of you who didn’t grow hearing you are beautiful
I didn’t grow hearing I was “pretty” often. In fact, it was the opposite. I heard quite often that I was ugly. That I was “poor” (even though I wasn’t). During my adolescence, I didn’t have friends or those I could trust. I’d be subject to more critique of how I looked rather than any…