I have never been a fan of therapy. After every session I tried to make up a reason as to why I couldn’t go the next week. The days prior to an appointment were spent faking a cough here and there, sniffling just enough so when the day came I could blame a sickness and say I didn’t want it to spread. I had a web of lies all to get out of therapy, that was how much I hated … [Read more...]
From a Senior to a Freshman: Successful Tips to Leading a Healthy College Lifestyle
There isn’t a handbook big enough to tell freshmen how to lead healthy college lifestyles! But I have a few tricks that worked for me when I was a freshman and I think they may help you out too. Don’t be overly concerned with the "Freshman 15" Sure, there is a possibility that you will gain some weight during college, but there isn’t a universal amount of weight that … [Read more...]
5 Big College Mental Health Mistakes
College can be an exciting, overwhelming time filled with all sorts of new pressures for any new freshman. If you are also dealing with an emotional or mental health issue, it can be even more stressful and scary. Here are the five tips to consider and re-evaluate to ensure you reduce your stress significantly as you start school (As well as a great reminder for those that are … [Read more...]
My College Mental Health Experience: When It All Fell Apart
I battle every day with my mental illnesses but I learned how to fight against them. I started to realize I needed help when I entered my first year of college. I was at a university on my own, in a different environment than I was used to. I had a couple of friends at school and was romantically involved with someone I met there. I began classes and started to involve … [Read more...]
Part 2: Q&A On My #PANDAS Storm: My Story of Triumph Over OCD Terror
Join us as Anxiety In Teens sits down with one of our AiT Contributors for a special Q&A section following her PANDAS and OCD testimony. This is a continuation from "Part 1: Finding Sunshine In A #PANDAS Storm: My Story of Triumph Over OCD Terror." AiT: How did you find out that PANDAS was the correct diagnosis? KR: My mother was discussing my symptoms with a close … [Read more...]
It IS possible To Get It Under Control: My Story.
I'm a senior in high school and pretty much all of my life I have lived with worry and anxiety. I can remember when I was still in grade school when I was out of school for weeks due to a stomach ulcer. I remember worrying ALL. THE. TIME. Everyone would get annoyed with me because any little pain in my body, anything that felt out of the ordinary with me and I would freak out. … [Read more...]
Tips for Convincing Your Parents That You Need Help
As someone who spent a solid chunk of time convincing my parents to take me to a psychiatrist, I know firsthand how tough it can be to get the ‘rents on board with seeking help. Every family is different, and one situation is never the same as the next, but here is some food for thought that might help you tackle the problem head on and get the treatment you need. For this … [Read more...]
5 Ways People With Mental Health Illnesses Communicate Differently
Communicating with a person who is suffering from mental health illness can be difficult for both sides. This is because those suffering from mental illness often have extreme difficulty communicating exactly how they feel. This difficulty may stem from years of bottling up their emotions or being unable to explain their emotions in a way where other’s understand. The … [Read more...]
Dirty Laundry and the 5 Toxins Holding You Back
Dirty Laundry. Get rid of it. Entering adulthood, some things just drag! Like finding a good job, finishing school, finding a decent partner, planning your life…… finding your happiness. It wasn’t until recently that I really became aware and present with the chains that bounded me to my (old) ways. And by chains I refer to old friends, old neighborhoods, and old … [Read more...]
School Anxiety: 5 Quick and Simple Ways to De-Stress as the School Year Begins
Whether you’re in middle, high school or college, you’ve most likely reached the end of your summer and are beginning to get back into the swing of classes, homework, and school in general. And for a lot of students, when school starts, so does the stress that comes along with it. While school is important, it’s equally important to keep yourself mentally healthy, so if you’re … [Read more...]
Thoughts on College and Depression
It wasn't until recently did I come to terms with anxiety and negative feelings I experience in my life. I am currently 19 years old, in my second year of university, have a stable relationship with my boyfriend of almost 3 years, have parents who love and support me in all my endeavors, and yet I live in a melancholic state of self reflection and over-analyzing. If you … [Read more...]
How to Overcome Test Anxiety with @TomFrankly
So, you've got a big exam coming up and you want to know how to overcome test anxiety. YouTube vlogger and author Tom Frank of College Info Geek shares some potent advice on how to reduce some of the stress and panic that comes just before an exam in this video: He focuses in on three key areas that cause a lot of stress for college students: Fear of The Unknown Fear … [Read more...]
How To Stop Social Anxiety At School
Hi, everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]
This Training Will Help Residence Life Staff Help Students
A common question I get from Residence Life Staff and Campus Life Directors is, "How can we help our Student Leaders help other students?" By the way, it's a good question: student leaders have direct access to their floor residence day and night, and they're also the first point of contact when there are issues in the dorms. After being an RA myself, gained training to help … [Read more...]
Top Choices for Teen Self Help Easy Reads
Throughout high school and as I entered college, I found some really good books that were both super helpful as well as quick reads. Here are my top choices for teen self help books that are easy reads: ..for Self-Love: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown My therapist gave me this book last year, and it changed my perspective on self-respect. I was able to … [Read more...]