May is an important month in the world of mental health. It is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are some hard facts to get this post started. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness 1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year and less than half of those adults receive treatment. 1…
If you didn’t already know that I’m a little extra, this post might be your hint.
For those of you that don’t know, my birthday was this month. I turned 23 on February 17th. This year I definitely feel older than I have in years past. Maybe my age is catching up with me or maybe it’s just because of recent life events, either way I know I feel like an…
The therapist I had as a teenager used to remind me every session that “change is constant.” I wondered then why she thought this was so important for me to remember, but I find myself repeating those words often now. I was once terrified of change. I wanted everything to remain the same. If it’s…
If you have been following along with these blog posts then you already know that I struggle with periods of depression. I also have anxiety. These two things combined can make life difficult for me. These past few months have been extra difficult. I’ve really struggled with a lack of motivation and willingness to do…
So someone you care about has confided in you that they are suffering from a mental illness. After hearing this news you might have a lot of questions and be wondering what you can do to help. It can be frustrating to not know what our loved ones need from us. Today I’m going to…
The American Psychiatric Association describes bipolar disorder as “a brain disorder that causes changes in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes.” There are different types of bipolar disorder depending on a person’s…
To Write Love on Her Arms https://twloha.com/ is “a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery.” Since 2006 this non-profit has donated more than $2.6 million to treatment and recovery. TWLOHA…
I struggle with bouts of depression. The times when I am feeling low can be really hard on me. It can be difficult to get back to feeling like myself even after the depression has passed. I’m currently working on getting back on track after experiencing a few months long low period. I thought I…
I struggle with bouts of depression. The times when I am feeling low can be really hard on me. It can be difficult to get back to feeling like myself even after the depression has passed. I’m currently working on getting back on track after experiencing a few months long low period. I thought I…
