Ever since my marriage ended last August, I have been seeing a therapist who knows what she is doing. She is empathetic, perceptive, and always there for me when I need her. Thanks to her, I finally figured out that my lifelong melancholy was not me being ungrateful, it was a symptom of Clinical Depression. …
Why It’s Alright For Me To Cheat On My Therapist Read More »
It’s a given: life is hard. And when you have a mental illness or two, it’s infinitely harder. How can I say this with so much conviction? Well, that’s because I have been diagnosed with clinical depression, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traits of borderline personality disorder. I am pretty sure I am borderline …
30 Powerful Mental Health Affirmations That I Use To Prevent Self-Harm Read More »
What used to be one of children’s favorite ways to pass the time has become a way of life for adults as well. I am talking about adult coloring books, of course! Grown-ups of varied nationalities, ages and professions are proudly declaring their love for coloring on social media and in real life. Let’s take …
Eating disorders are awful. Seriously, there is no way to sugar coat it. Mine snuck up and hit me in the butt. My fiancé (now husband) sat me down and shared his concerns about the different diets, supplements, and exercise programs I had and was continuing to try. I thought living like this was normal …
How I Overcame and Continue to Overcome my Eating Disorder Read More »
Throughout time, solitude has been recognized as a preferred pastime of the learned and the wise. Yet there’s this prevalent myth that people who spend a lot of time by themselves are boring and lonely. Well, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Wise folks spend a lot of alone time and they definitely do …
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In my last post, I spoke about how I consulted a therapist only when I could barely function. In retrospect, I can see how that was a huge mistake. But it isn’t all my fault – as a society, we have been conditioned to deal with mental health issues by ourselves, if at all. Up …
