I am a self-proclaimed, and semi-medically diagnosed, martyr and self-destructive masochist with a true medical diagnosis of depression and anxiety. I have spent the longest portion of my life within a destructive mindset and unwarranted ideas of being unworthy or undeserving of goodness. Now I realize that even as I write this these problems still persist. The difference is … [Read more...]
It All Changes When You Decide It To
Just when you feel like nothing is going right... ...is when you've voluntarily given up your power. Often, when we are in the midst of great anxiety or stress, we feel powerless and hopeless. Many other factors may be playing a role- like something or someone that makes us believe that we need to stay down. But, that's just not true. At any moment in time, you can … [Read more...]
Addiction: My Story
Life is hard. Life kicks you when you’re down, shoves your head in the dirt. Life punches you in the face and leaves you for dead. Life is brutal but, somehow we survive and sometimes, even thrive. Coping with life is an everyday event and, to me, it seems like our survival is based on the quality of our coping mechanisms. However, coping mechanisms aren’t always positive; … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
How to Overcome Anxiety: Stories of Hope and Help
We all have a story. And yours is a special, important one that matters. Below are the courageous stories from our readers which show, from their experiences, how to overcome anxiety and depression. The submissions are from teens, college students, parents, family members and more. They are completely unedited. To submit your own story, Just Fill It Out Here Right … [Read more...]
Top Picks for #MentalHealthAwareness Month #MHM2015
If you haven't already heard by now, May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We think mental health month should be EVERY month, but I digress... Here are some of our top choices for organizations who led stellar campaigns this month to draw lots of attention towards understanding mental health disorders and their impact in our … [Read more...]
Deep In The Hole Phase
September 25, 2011 was when the world collapsed on me The ground I once stood on had vanished The illusion I once held as true popped My chest was aching, my heart had dropped My head was a river of tear dropping thoughts. Whatever strength I had left within me was gone It was then, when I found myself lying inside a deep nasty, dirty, and very cold … [Read more...]