Summer is a great time to have parties, stay out until sunrise, and just chill by the pool with your closest friends. Continue reading
How My Best Friend Positively Impacts My Mental Health
Originally posted on kinjunxion.com
Today is National Friendship Day.
In 1935, U.S. Congress proclaimed the first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. Ever since, friendship has become an annual celebration. Continue reading
How Deep Breathing Actually Helps
For years, people have told me to take a deep breath. And I did. And I would feel better afterwards. Continue reading
Destructive Self-Criticism vs. Constructive Self-Criticism
Sometimes, it seems easier to criticize ourselves than to give ourselves a compliment, especially for those who are living with mental illness. Continue reading
Treat Yourself Like You Would Treat Your Best Friend (Gentle, Kind, Loving)
There is a saying by Brene Brown that goes “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” Continue reading
The Mental Health Benefits of Art
Albert Einstein once said that “creativity is intelligence having fun.” Continue reading
Explaining Anxiety To Someone Who Doesn’t Have It
It’s hard to explain anxiety to someone who doesn’t have it. I even struggle to find the words sometimes. It’s even harder because there’s no one description to sum it up. Continue reading
Depression Relapse: 5 Ways to Cope
Originally posted on survivalisatalent.com
I have anxiety and mild depression. I am not like the stereotypical person with mental illness. I come across as fearless and carefree. I am happy and motivated. I am high-functioning. Continue reading
Love or Hate It, This is a Part of Me.
It’s pride week and for those who know me, pride means a lot to me. Two years ago, I came out as bisexual. Continue reading
An Open Letter To My Anxiety
Dear anxiety,
You and I have been together for more than eight years. Continue reading