My Mental Health Story For most of my life, I have been fighting an "invisible" battle known as mental illness. Managing more than one mental illness diagnosis makes things even…
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The Connection Between Anxiety and Caffeine
In a variety of forms, caffeine is an essential part of many people’s lives. It may be that first cup of coffee that wakes you up in the morning. Maybe…
How to Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter
Just as you prepare your home, your car, and your closet for the winter season, it's a good time to evaluate your mental health and make a plan for the…
My Worth Always Lives On
"Why can't I be normal?" This is a question that I find myself asking a lot lately. My Struggle With Anxiety One mental health diagnosis that I have is generalized…
Walking Meditation and the Intersection
Beginning in Stillness If you’re living, do something, my mind whispered, as I studied the tub's diverter valve. What 13-year-old thinks of taking a bath? It continued. But my body…
Graduating from College Led Me to Therapy
After graduating from college, I lost a large portion of my sense of purpose and direction. I had worked for 22 years towards a degree and thought of little else…
How Domestic Violence Impacts Women’s Mental Health
Throughout America, many women find themselves in relationships with men that all of a sudden become verbally and physically abusive. They know that these relationships are not good for their…
Managing OCD: A Path to Recovery Through Vulnerability
Some individuals hear the diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and feel a huge sense of relief. Others feel a sense of panic or fear of isolation. In some cases, the…
Why Bodyfulness Matters to the Mind
A Child's Worry It felt like there were two hearts in my body: one heart in my chest and the other in my throat. We were on our way home…
Keep On Keeping On: The World Needs the Gift of You
The Before Living with suicidal ideation is extremely difficult. Being easily triggered is the worst part. Negative thoughts always find a way into my mind, no matter the circumstance. I…