Like so many of us, I’m not in a good place mentally. The cold weather has made the daily grind even more unbearable. I even found myself writing a suicide note over the weekend…suicide is not the answer. I know. Before things get worse, I’m taking a few mental health days. And I’m mentioning this …
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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger At least that’s what they say But trauma cannot be defined by a catchphrase Grim memories impact each individual differently For every mind is as unique as a snowflake A will bounce back and forget the past B may take years to get rid of the ache While …
Let’s cancel cringe culture because it is toxic as fuck. I’m not one for canceling, but hey, there are always exceptions, and this is definitely one. Cringe culture, which originated on Reddit, reflects more on the one cringing anyway. This video best explains why it needs to stop here: Let people be true to themselves …
Wake up. Eat. Work. Play. Sleep. Day in, day out. On repeat. Locked in amidst raging disease. Clouds of fear and death loom large. Even a pandemic couldn’t bring us together. Humanity continues its steep decline. People suffer; patriarchy persists. Civil unrest rages at home and beyond. Dalit lives matter. Black lives matter. The privileged, …
Feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, and depressed with nowhere to escape? Blame it on pandemic fatigue. Take a break from the real world for a while. That’s what I’m gonna do. Racing thoughts (intrusive thoughts in rapid succession) have been bothering me a lot lately and I have become very low-functioning as well. It’s time to …
Halloween is a day when we are free to dress up as whoever and whatever we want. Unfortunately, instead of getting creative with this freedom, many people opt for whatever is popular. But as they say, to each their own. If someone wants to be basic or play it safe, it’s entirely their business. What’s …
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Anxiety, stress, and depression. You may have heard that these are some of the new mind-related diseases of the 21st century. Owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, they are on the rise. Therefore, it is necessary for everyone to be aware of certain tips to ensure good mental health. In this age of chronic busyness, sometimes …
Today is World Mental Health Day, a day meant to highlight the importance of mental health. But honestly, mental health awareness is not a once in a year thing. Taking care of your mind has to be a part of your daily routine. Especially with all the turmoil we are going through at this point …
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A thoughtful and affordable care package is one of the best ways to show someone you care without burning a hole in your pocket. But wait, what is a care package? Merriam-Webster defines it as “a package of useful or pleasurable items that is sent or given as a gift to another.” While a well …
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It’s very important that we take a moment to understand why thoughts of suicide occur in the human psyche. The Giving Back Foundation has been working with experts on issues of mental health globally over the last decade and we have come to deeply understand and care about those affected by this subject. We have …
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