Anxiety and depression in teens is rising at an alarming rate, and has been since around 2012. It’s become a frightening epidemic over the last several years, but why? What is causing this sudden spike in both anxiety and depression in our teens? To answer this question, there are a number of factors to consider. If we’re going to…
What does a panic attack feel like? Imagine a moment in your life where you felt an extreme amount of fear. Take that extreme fear, and combine it with feeling like you’re about to die – either from suffocation or a heart attack, and you’re feeling every moment of all of these, and there’s nothing you can do about…
The Cold Within I first read The Cold Within poem when I was in ninth grade, in a creative writing class I was taking at the time. The words and the meaning behind this poem have stuck with me ever since. This was twenty-four years ago, and anytime I think about this poem and its meaning, it reminds me that…
“There is no difference between acute schizophrenia and a world at war” ~ Gary Zukav Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that changes the way people think, feel, and act. The worst part of this mental disorder is that most people don’t have any idea about the warning signs of schizophrenia. Some people don’t even know that there is a…
Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks have several differences that set them apart. While there are some similarities between anxiety attacks and panic attacks, there are some key differences that set the two apart. I’m going to go over these differences, as I feel it’s important to recognize what you’re feeling. When you’re able to better understand what it is you’re…
The Winter “blahs” can be rough, but there are some ways to get through it! The Winter months can be a tough time to get through. Especially if you have trouble with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short. It’s cold, it’s blah, and it can be hard to get motivated to do much of anything. Don’t let the Winter…
h1>Creative DIY Christmas gift ideas that are fun and easy! Creative DIY Christmas gift ideas are a fun and easy way to ensure that you’re able to check everyone off your list, even for those hard to get for peeps. Christmas is an exciting and fun holiday to celebrate, for both kids and adults. But sometimes it can be hard…
Inspiring wall art quotes tell a story. A story of who you are, your personality, and express emotions. They can reflect your personal mantra, or inspire you, as well as remind you of who you are. There are several different messages you can convey with your wall decor quotes. From Inspirational quotes wall decor, to love quotes decor, there are several…
Stop doubting yourself, and start believing in yourself. If you’re always doubting yourself, you’ll end up going in circles. Basically, you’ll wear yourself out with nothing to show for it. We’ve all been guilty of allowing the monster of self-doubt to take over, and prevent us from taking chances. And it sucks, because when you’re too afraid to trust…
I even know why I feel like I can’t breathe. I’m overwhelmed with everything I have going on in my life. I know I get overwhelmed a lot faster and easier than most. It’s because I lack some basic but necessary coping skills. I’m a lot better than I used to be, but I’m still not where I wish I…