Tag: mentalillness
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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…
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How Music Can Be Your Mental Health’s Secret Weapon
The power of music is undeniable — it can provide comfort, put things in perspective, brighten the mood, or help you feel less alone. For those of us who struggle with depression and anxiety, certain songs have helped us get through particularly challenging times. For people with depression, music can provide a sense of comfort…
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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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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…