How to Know When It’s Time to Seek Treatment for Anxiety

I’ve been struggling with anxiety since I was a young child. What I once thought was just shyness turned out to be social anxiety. My social anxiety was so severe at one point that I couldn’t leave the house. Throughout the many years I’ve received mental health treatment, I’ve been diagnosed with both social anxiety […]

Managing Bipolar Disorder During the Holidays

The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time. Many people enjoy various aspects of the holiday season such as decorating, gift-giving, gathering with loved ones, and celebrating. However, for those of us living with a mental health condition like bipolar disorder, the holiday season can exacerbate our symptoms. Managing bipolar disorder during the holidays […]

Why Do People Self-Harm?

The first time I engaged in self-harm, I was 11. I was severely bullied at school and lived in a toxic and dysfunctional household. I don’t remember how I learned about self-injurious behavior, I just remember deciding to cut myself. I did it once. Then twice. Then again and again. Every time I felt depressed […]

5/13/22 – Journal Entry

I did my daily meditation out in nature this rising. It was so peaceful to be surrounded by such beauty. I listened as the wind whispered to the trees and the birds sang good morning. I’m so grateful for moments like this. Lately, I’ve had so much anxiety. Some of my worry is for reasons […]

How to Stop a Panic Attack

The first time I had a panic attack, I thought for sure I was dying. I remember it like it was yesterday. My mom and I were arguing, both screaming at the top of our lungs. Next thing I knew, I was gasping for air and hyperventilating. My heart was racing and the room was […]