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 […]

Tips for Living with Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is an intense and persistent fear that you’re being watched and judged by others. When someone lives with social anxiety, daily interactions can cause irrational anxiety and self-consciousness. Living with social anxiety is crippling. I feel like I’ve always struggled with some level of social anxiety but there were a few years in […]

Journal Prompt #2 – Beginning Your Healing Journey

Journal Prompt Now that you’ve identified what areas in your life are in need of healing, it’s time to start thinking about how you will work on healing yourself as you embark on your journey. In your notebook, make a list of 2-5 things you can do to assist you in your healing journey. For […]

Recovering From A Suicide Attempt

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’d know that I’ve had multiple suicide attempts this year. Shit got dark quickly. Two of these attempts were just a few days apart and the third one was a few weeks later. Even after my hospitalization, I wasn’t ok. Most days I felt stuck and […]

Types of Bipolar Disorder

When I was first diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, I was overwhelmed with a range of emotions. On one hand, I felt relieved to finally have a proper diagnosis. On the other hand, I was pissed at every psychiatrist and therapist who refused to listen to me and missed the signs. Once I pulled myself […]