Keeping a journal is a concept that’s been around for quite some time. 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…
How to: Find yourself when you feel lost “Know first who you are, then adorn yourself accordingly.” – Epictetus Whether you’re struggling with mental illness, going through a rough time, or starting a new chapter in your life, there are some things you can do to help find yourself when you feel lost. I believe there are times in everyone’s…
Ten Things I Hate About Life – An Original Poem By Me. I’m having a bad day. Well, I wasn’t having a bad day. But then…people happened. What is wrong with people anymore? There is such a lack of compassion, kindness and empathy for others, it’s appalling. Everywhere I go, this is all I find. I’ve never seen so many…
How to deal with a sociopath – antisocial personality disorder. The answer to how to deal with a sociopath is actually very simple. You don’t. I know, it’s probably not the answer you were expecting. But this is the only answer if you want to stay emotionally healthy. There are tons of articles and posts from medical experts and health…
What is mindful thinking, and how can it help you? What is mindful thinking? Well, I’m glad you asked. It is, after all, a very important question. And once you have the answer, it has the potential to change your life. I’m going to explain it in my own words – what it means to me, and how I use…
Having a bipolar mother – what life is like. Having a bipolar mother makes life…interesting, to say the least. I guess everyone’s experience is different, but mine is the only one I know. If you’ve read my post on causes of anxiety and depression, I give some details of what it was like having a bipolar mother as a child.…
The hole in the sidewalk poem is pretty popular among counselors and therapists, and for good reason. That’s actually where I first became aware of the existence of this particular poem. From my counselor. I got a printed copy to take home with me to read. At first, I sort of dismissed it. I didn’t really take it too…
Today will be a good day. I’m feeling better today, much more like myself, I can tell today will be a good day. I saw my counselor today, which always makes me feel better. She helps me to see things in a different perspective. It’s also great having someone to talk to that understands. She’s also really cool; down to…
My thoughts for the day: When does life get easier? Is there even an answer to that question? I honestly believed that once I became an adult, life was going to be so much better. I suppose that’s one of my flaws, I’m a hopeless daydreamer. Always thinking that things are magically going to fall into place, and everything will…
What actually causes anxiety and depression? Well, it depends. There are many factors that can cause anxiety and depression to be triggered. It’s different for everyone. But I believe there are some fairly common themes that come into play. I’m no medical doctor, but it honestly doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out. Here’s my take on different…