It has been such a long time since I have accessed this page. It felt as though life got away from me and I’ve spent roughly two years chasing it down, which inadvertently led me back here. I created this blog page with the sole purpose of helping others through my personal experience, not just … Continue reading A Quick Message To You:
Tag: Anxiety
Unhealthy Boundaries: Pouring From An Empty Cup?
Have you ever heard that saying, “You become who you surround yourself with?” To some extent, I agree, but I’d like to preface that with the idea that we become who we surround ourselves with if we have poorly established boundaries with them. Having unhealthy boundaries with someone may look like... • Taking on their … Continue reading Unhealthy Boundaries: Pouring From An Empty Cup?
At times, I miss when I was depressed. Let me explain.
Sometimes, I'm reminded of how stuck I was and a part of me misses that feeling. I've never fully understood why I've (at times) missed when I was depressed. I think when I first recognized this feeling, I confused it with missing being depressed. But that's not it. At times, I miss when I was … Continue reading At times, I miss when I was depressed. Let me explain.
Perspective: The Meaning Behind The Healthy Mindset Project
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit pessimistic when it comes to my life. I often tell people that I'm neither happy or unhappy, but simply content. Right down the middle. Life is alright. I was having a family therapy session with a client of mine and her father, discussing the struggle … Continue reading Perspective: The Meaning Behind The Healthy Mindset Project
Saying Goodbye to 2010s: The Ups and Downs of My Mental Health
It is officially 2020! Honestly, a small part of me (many years ago) never pictured making it to 2020, but here we are. With it being the start of a brand new year, I found myself reflecting on the 2010s; the good, the bad, the humiliating, the heartbreaking. If you had to summarize each year … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to 2010s: The Ups and Downs of My Mental Health
The Power Of One Day For Mental Health
I feel lost. I've been trying to find myself for the past couple months and haven't really had much success. I've been feeling very separate from my life, as if I'm not really in control of it. I'm hoping that writing down how I'm feeling will help light a pathway... I used to fantasize about … Continue reading The Power Of One Day For Mental Health
Starting Over
I finally left. I left a toxic work environment that had felt quite suffocating for over seven years. I had always talked about leaving, but never felt like it was the "right time." I don't know what made it finally feel "right", but I did it. I feel like I am starting over. My final … Continue reading Starting Over
Breaking Down Common Mental Disorder Stereotypes
Stereotyping mental disorders continues the overall stigma of mental illness. I just wanted to address some common stereotypes that I've seen put on clients from family, friends, co-workers, teachers, etc, that may be limiting a client's progress in therapy. Some of these stereotypes may seem extreme, while others a bit more tame, but nevertheless potentially … Continue reading Breaking Down Common Mental Disorder Stereotypes
Anxiety Took Over One of The Happiest Days of My Life
You know those moments you think about as a kid and wonder what they'll be like? First kiss. First love. Engagement. I was one of those kids that dreamt up the grand plan of how I wanted to be proposed to. I wanted it to be in a public setting. I wanted it to be … Continue reading Anxiety Took Over One of The Happiest Days of My Life
How To Find A Therapist In Your Area
I've realized that searching for a therapist can seem like an overwhelming task, so I wanted to make a quick post about ways to find therapists near you. 🙂 The best way (in my opinion) is by searching for therapists on Psychologytoday.com. Psychology Today is a website that most mental health professionals have accounts for, … Continue reading How To Find A Therapist In Your Area
The Healthy Mindset Project 