How did I suddenly become able to work last year, after 13 years of not being able to?
11 Low-Effort Self-Care Tips to Help You Feel Less Depressed
If you are having trouble getting through the days, these ideas are what help me.
If you are having trouble getting through the days, these ideas are what help me.
Stop Punishing Yourself
I had thoughts of drinking. So I did what any normal, healthy, recovering alcoholic would do: I called someone who understands.
I had thoughts of drinking. So I did what any normal, healthy, recovering alcoholic would do: I called someone who understands.
Mental Illness and Addiction: Let’s Talk About It
You know how they say that no one blames you if you have a heart attack or a broken leg? They just want you to take it easy and take care of yourself so you can heal. Well, the same *should* be for mental health and addiction issues.
You know how they say that no one blames you if you have a heart attack or a broken leg? They just want you to take it easy and take care of yourself so you can heal. Well, the same *should* be for mental health and addiction issues.
How to Deal with a Panic Attack
This is what my panic attacks look like: Intense fear, feeling like the world is about to end, hyperventilating, sobbing, and a very strong and rapid heartbeat.
This is what my panic attacks look like: Intense fear, feeling like the world is about to end, hyperventilating, sobbing, and a very strong and rapid heartbeat.
The Benefits of Staying Sober
The most important thing I learned in recovery is that I can be the person I always wanted to be: thoughtful, caring, reliable, morally and ethically responsible. As long as I stay sober.
The most important thing I learned in recovery is that I can be the person I always wanted to be: thoughtful, caring, reliable, morally and ethically responsible. As long as I stay sober.
Dealing With Loss
This is not where I thought I'd be right now.
This is not where I thought I’d be right now.
Learning to Relax
Relaxation is a habit. Building good habits is hard work.
Relaxation is a habit. Building good habits is hard work.
Is It Laziness or Are You Overwhelmed?
I have good days and bad days, like everyone else.
I have good days and bad days, like everyone else.
Everyone Has Standards
Perfection does not exist. When will we learn?
Perfection does not exist. When will we learn?
I Really Don’t Want to Die: A Birthday Eve Story
Maybe I do matter.
Maybe I do matter.
MHM: 5 Tips on Getting Better Sleep
Sleep and I have a long, sordid history.
Sleep and I have a long, sordid history.
TMS: Week Three, Part Two. A Setback
Emotions are tricky. Sometimes, they suck.
Emotions are tricky. Sometimes, they suck.
TMS: Week Three
For years, I suffered horribly at the hands of depression and anxiety and figured I’d die by suicide sooner rather than later.
For years, I suffered horribly at the hands of depression and anxiety and figured I’d die by suicide sooner rather than later.
TMS: Weeks One and Two
TMS is a miracle to me – and I don’t believe in miracles.
TMS is a miracle to me – and I don’t believe in miracles.
Cue the Fatigue
Lack of energy really sucks.
Lack of energy really sucks.