"The fact that someone else loves you does not rescue you from the project of LOVING SELF." -Unknown Hooters, Although today is the day of love, always remember to love on yourself each and every single day. Use this week to love on self a bit more as we sometimes tend to get caught up… Continue reading Quote of the Week: Happy Valentine’s Day
National Develop Alternative Vices Day is all about ridding yourself of your heavily bad and unhealthy habits. Those habits include but are not limited to excessively drinking coffee or alcohol, chain-smoking, consuming drugs, over-eating, gambling, and overindulging on television, phone, or social media use. Sure, there are plenty of other examples, but these tend to… Continue reading Observing National Develop Alternative Vices Day
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects.” -Albert Einstein
“Tomorrow is an opportunity yesterday can’t bring.” -A.B.
While experiencing the unpleasant symptoms of our mental health illnesses, some of us tend to lose ourselves. Sometimes we won't get out of bed simply because we lack energy. Not even to get up to brush our teeth, wash our faces, or eat. We won't leave our homes for days at a time- neglecting work… Continue reading A Well-Needed Night Out
What's Up Hooters, I want to make this post short, simple, and sweet. I don't feel like I thank you enough, so I would like to do so now. Thank you so much for your support throughout these last couple of years, months, weeks, and days. Thank you for taking precious time out of your… Continue reading A Special Thank You Note
-You are more easily irritated than usual -Even small tasks feel overwhelming -You feel restless and on edge a lot -Your appetite has changed -You're tired all day but struggle to sleep at night -You are making easy mistakes you wouldn't usually make -You feel like you could be stuck this way forever Source: @myeasytherapy
This past weekend I had the pleasure of participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Community Walk. The Out of the Darkness event is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support for all affected by suicide. Numerous families were there to walk for the loved ones they've lost, while others were there to walk… Continue reading AFSP: Out of the Darkness Community Walk 2022
"Mental health problems don't define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain, and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain." -Matt Haig
