Parentification – I was forced to grow up too soon. This is for any of you out there who are victims of parentification. Those of you who had to ‘be the parent’ instead of having a parent. The ones who had to take on way more responsibility than you should have ever had to at such a young age. Whose…
I’m not sure exactly what in the world is going on with me, but for the last two weeks I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster ride from hell. What is this, and why is this happening? I’m up, I’m down…sometimes I don’t even know what I am lately. I’ve been working hard on my anxiety and depression, and…
I’m feeling the winds of change, and I’m nervous Am I the only one that is nervous about feeling the winds of change in my life? Is this normal? I suppose that facing anything new can be intimidating. I’ve been going through some changes over the last year, and especially in the last few months, and I have to be…
We as a society, as a people, need to get real about mental health treatment. I don’t know about you, but I’ve about had enough. I am done with this ridiculous circus show we call our mental health system. If we don’t get real about mental health and mental health treatment, it will never change. Why? I believe there is…
How do you know whether you have an anxious child or not? It can be difficult to tell, especially when they’re young. I’m hoping I may be able to help other parents identify anxiety symptoms early on, so you can start preparing, and have a plan in place ahead of time. First, let me start by saying that I…
My journey with depression and anxiety How many of you are on your own journey, coping with depression and anxiety? Are you traveling that long road to recovery, like I am? If so, then you will be able to relate to what I’ve learned on this life long journey. “We become what we think about most of the time, and…
I know it sounds cliché, but knowledge truly is power, especially in terms of the power of self realization. After struggling with anxiety and depression for the majority of my life, I have finally learned just how powerful it can be. So, what is self realization? From a simple definition of the word, self realization is the knowledge of one’s…
It is possible to never have a panic attack again, ever. I’m sure you’re reading that, thinking it’s not possible. But it is. And no, you don’t need a prescription, or even therapy, to be able to gain control of panic attacks. You can do it all by yourself. How do I know this? Because I did it. All on…
The number of people that experience mental illness neglect is heart-breaking and downright appalling. And it shouldn’t be happening. There is no acceptable excuse for how people with mental illness are treated by our health care system. It makes me truly sick to realize what people have to go through just to get help. When you’re already struggling with…
Journaling for mental health is amazingly therapeutic, and has some surprising mental health benefits! Not only that, but journaling for mental health can be enjoyable, as well as insightful! You can learn a lot from yourself. It might seem a little daunting when first getting started. You may have some questions on how to begin, such as: What should…