Tag: mentalillness
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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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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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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…