For nearly my entire life, I have lived in a shadow. A consistent state of tug-of-war in my brain. It’s been tough, but I’ve pushed through. My struggles have been persistent, sometimes unbearable
In my last post, I discussed the profound impact of creativity and self-expression on my journey to better mental health. Through my digital art and writing, I have discovered a therapeutic outlet that has been pivotal in navigating my lifelong struggle with depression and severe separation anxiety. This week, I want to explore another critical …
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Last week, I shared about my lifelong battle with depression and separation anxiety, and how I have found ways to manage these conditions through building a strong support system. While having a support network of friends, family, and community members has been essential to my healing process, I’ve also discovered another powerful tool for managing …
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In my previous post, I candidly discussed my lifelong battle with depression and separation anxiety. In that post, I emphasized the importance of recognizing the need for help and, more importantly, detailed the necessary steps to seek it. Additionally, I shared the various coping mechanisms I utilize to manage my daily mental health challenges, which …
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As I continue to share my journey with depression, it is important to emphasize the value of seeking help. In my previous post, I shared my experiences and the daily struggles that I face as a result of my mental health conditions. In this post, I will delve into the steps I took to find …
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Childhood Origins: Trauma and the Birth of Anxiety My journey with depression and anxiety can be traced back to my early childhood. I was 10 years old and had just experienced a traumatic event that left a deep and lasting scar on my soul. This incident marked the beginning of my struggles with mental health. …
Anxiety disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. While separation anxiety is commonly associated with children, it can also impact adults. Known as Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder, ASAD is a condition where individuals experience excessive and persistent fear or worry about being separated from the people to whom they are attached. This can …
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It was as if the bullies had planted a seed of self-doubt that grew over time, choking out any sense of self-worth or confidence. Jackie Barker Childhood bullying can have a profound impact on a person’s mental health, especially for someone who is quiet and introverted, like I was. As a child, I struggled to …
As someone who has struggled with poor mental health, I know firsthand the difficulties and challenges that come with it. I have found that self-care, therapy, and lifestyle changes have been helpful in managing my symptoms. In this week’s blog post, I want to share with you three things that I remind myself of when …
As painful as this may read, and as I look back on my life, there have been times when I cried for help but there was no response. The Pain of… Going Unnoticed As a young boy in the early 1980s, there was — and likely still is today — a stigma associated with mental …