[…] my friends, putting aside my studies and taking on fewer responsibilities at work. I also made a few positive changes, like practicing meditation on a regular basis, eating healthy meals and exercising. These changes and new routines were the driving force behind my recovery. Ultimately, I’ve found that the key to overcoming my anxiety […]
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Living with any chronic illness isn’t easy, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is no exception. Some days, my thought patterns are easy to manage, and some days, the OCD wins — hands down. Indeed, my low points have included two major crises where I had to take significant time off work because I was so […]
[…] daily. Two years ago, I rescued a dog, and we go for a walk every morning. This exercise combats the weight gain side effect of my medications. Eating healthy is very important to me. I make a gratitude list each day. Expressing gratitude increases dopamine and makes me feel good. Understanding that it is […]
[…] — then, I can appropriately counter that with one of my soothing responses. This could include deep breathing, journaling, a hot shower, sipping a cup of tea, eating a snack, calling a friend, listening to a song — or whatever I have time for (and am realistically able to do) at that moment. Keeping […]
It is Halloween season again. For all the fun that can be had carving pumpkins, eating candy and dressing in costumes, unfortunately October is also a month with Halloween stigma. Typically, horrors involve “haunted asylum” attractions with depictions of residents as violent monsters. In other cases, some stores sell “mental patient” costumes with straitjackets. […]
[…] for you is an important means of coping. Is it loneliness that’s generating your anxiety? Is the ubiquitous presence of chocolates and sweets a trigger for food/ eating/body image issues? Is the holiday putting pressure on a new or faltering relationship? Knowing the specific sources of our anxieties and difficult feelings can be the […]
[…] community, but I wasn’t an expert in the mental health community. I wasn’t a complete newbie to the mental illness field, however. My partner lives with bipolar disorder and I’ve spent several years constantly learning how to be a supportive family member and understand that it isn’t about finding a solution and that there […]
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How do you define wellness? Probably something along the lines of eating well and exercising. But wellness also applies to your social, environmental, spiritual, financial and intellectual wellbeing. Wellness has the ability to increase both the quality and length of life. This is especially true for individuals living with mental health and/or substance use […]
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