Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the leaves fall from the trees and the sun sets before 6 p.m., some people look forward to the change of seasons. For others, this time of year can cause a change in mood that can last for months or until the season changes again. This shift in mood is known as seasonal affective […]

What to Expect During Your First Therapy Session

Going to therapy for the first time can be intimidating. The first time I went to therapy I was 11. My mom hauled me down to the therapist’s office and I waited impatiently to be called back. At the time, I hated my mom for forcing me to go to therapy and I knew I’d […]

What Is Dissociation?

The first time I experienced dissociation I had no idea what was happening or how to explain it. It felt like an out-of-body experience. I’d be doing normal daily tasks and all of a sudden it was like I wasn’t in my body but instead, I was watching myself in a movie. It started a […]

Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence and Abuse

When people think of abuse in relationships, they often think of physical violence. However, there are other ways in which a person can be abusive. At the beginning of 2017, I got involved with someone who almost seemed too good to be true. He helped me out of another situation I was in and in […]

Elevating My Life – Life Update

Lately, I’ve been going through the usual ups and downs of life. Some days I’m full of joy and loving everything about life. Others, it feels like things are falling apart. This range of emotions is also likely due to me having bipolar disorder and experiencing intense mood swings. I also tend to be a […]