It was about 6 years ago when I first began to notice what I was feeling was not like everyone else. I had always been the type of person to worry too much about everything. My family had always teased me about my inability to just "go with the flow" or "live on the edge." I have always been the type of person to live religiously by my planner, scheduling in lunches with … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Just for Today Poem
Just for Today Just for today I will hold my head high, and forget my problems. I can smile and make everyone else's day better, even if behind that smile I crỵ. Just for today I will walk away from a fight, though I may feel hurt insidẹ. I will ignore what is said, and continue on peacefullỵ Just for today I will set an example, when I feel the need to hurt. I … [Read more...]
Struggle with Trichotillomania or Dermatillomania? Exclusive AIT Interview with HabitAware Co-Founder Aneela Kumar!
If you deal with challenging body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) or disorders like Trichotillomania or Dermatillomania, there is an innovative new tool to help you! We’re pleased to share the story of HabitAware by inviting its Co-Founder Aneela Kumar. Join us to hear her story, learn more about Trichotillomania or Dermatillomania and ways to manage it with their new … [Read more...]
How the Arts Can Help You Ease Anxiety and Depression
I always had a thing for the arts growing up. I would pretend I was Shirley Temple and memorize every song, tap dance, and line in each of her movies. I would “mock” her characters, but put my own flare to it. My parents caught me doing this and wanted to put me in theater. I did theater in Elementary School and it felt so free to be on that stage and doing whatever was needed … [Read more...]
We Need To Talk About Mental Health
You might be in a panic right now, but I have some good news. It may take a lot of acceptance, but every rough patch has it's end and... Most of all, and we're only human and this is all really common and definitely treatable. So give yourself a break. And find a professional to talk to, like a local therapist in your … [Read more...]
Exclusive AiT Interview: Anxiety In Teens Partners with The Outpatient Project to Share Mental Health Stories
As part of the #OutRunAnxiety - Tucson event, we are pleased to partner with The Outpatient project, a student-founded organization sharing women's physical and mental healthcare testimonies. Stay tuned as they roll-out out photos and videos from the event and join us for this exclusive AIT interview with The Outpatient founder, Sruti Bandlamuri. AiT: What is The Outpatient … [Read more...]