How many of us say “I’m sorry” at least once a day? I’m one of those who say profusely — even when it doesn’t call for an apology. One of the things that I am trying to work on? Trying to stop saying I’m sorry so much. Here’s a few instances when you don’t needContinue reading “5 Things You Shouldn’t Have to Apologize For”
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Hi Anxiety, Will You Let Me Sleep At Night?
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Month, I am going to write about having anxiety. But, if you’re a regular around here, chances are you know already I deal with anxiety. Anxiety is something I’ve dealt with since my junior year of college. That was the time when I struggled to maintain a normal, balancedContinue reading “Hi Anxiety, Will You Let Me Sleep At Night?”
Let’s Keep Talking, Folks!
I haven’t written much about my anxiety for a while, which is odd because this blog was formulated as a way to get talking about mental health issues. Part of the reason why is because I felt like I was always saying the same thing over and over again, and let’s face it — notContinue reading “Let’s Keep Talking, Folks!”
Why Mental Health Is Important
Hi I’m Natalie, and I have anxiety. Chances are, if you’re already reading this, you already know that. It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week, and I wanted to take a few minutes to drive home the importance of mental health. Because of my experiences with anxiety, it has given me the drive to speak up aboutContinue reading “Why Mental Health Is Important”
6 Simple Ideas to Help Deal With Anxiety
For the past few years, I’ve been struggling with the effects of anxiety as they fluctuate up and down. However, it’s safe to say that anxiety will always and forever remain to be a part of me. Over the years, the way I have dealt with anxiety has changed tremendously. When I first began experiencingContinue reading “6 Simple Ideas to Help Deal With Anxiety”
What I Wish Those Without Anxiety Knew About Anxiety
For those who are lucky to not have to experience mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or an eating disorder, I consider you to be lucky. There are so many things that you may not know – or even understand what it’s like to have to deal with the effects of one. IContinue reading “What I Wish Those Without Anxiety Knew About Anxiety”
11 Mantras Everyone With a Mental Illness Needs to Hear
Having a mental illness – or even just going through a rough time – can be the most isolating thing on the planet. It is like you are in a downwards spiral, and have no way out of it. With that being said, it’s hard to think that there will be an end to theContinue reading “11 Mantras Everyone With a Mental Illness Needs to Hear”
Ending the Stigma Together
May is Mental Illness Awareness Month, and while it is great to have a whole month devoted to it, I think that every month should be. Anyways, I digress. Mental illness has come a long way from being damning to being accepted. However, negative stigmas still exist. And, they need to not. There are soContinue reading “Ending the Stigma Together”
Anxiety and Booze: Why I Won’t Meet You For Drinks
I am 22 years old, a college graduate, and I’ve never been drunk or set foot in a bar. At parties, instead of drinking the punch, my red solo cups are filled with ginger ale or water. And no, it’s not because I am super religious or super innocent. It’s not that I am judgmentalContinue reading “Anxiety and Booze: Why I Won’t Meet You For Drinks”
A Thank You Letter To My Therapist
A few weeks ago, I left my therapist’s office for the last time. Leaving my therapist’s office, I had realized how everything had come full circle since I had first attended therapy about ten months ago. It is safe to say that my 2016 was spent in a therapist’s office. I started going to therapyContinue reading “A Thank You Letter To My Therapist”
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