I'm not trying to be a pessimist, I'm just trying to be prepared.
Category: HealthyPlace
How to “Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway,” on HealthyPlace
I've heard this saying a lot, and I really like the idea of it, but actually doing it...that's another story.
Suicide Awareness Month, on HealthyPlace
How seriously are you supposed to take these kinds of thoughts when you know you don't really want to die, but at the same time, the idea of continuing to exist as your horrible self fills you with dread and rage?
All About Healthy Sleep, on HealthyPlace
I take a LOT of naps.
The Truth About Attention-Seeking Behavior, on HealthyPlace
All human beings need attention, and it is okay to actively seek out the fulfillment of that need.
Depression in Recovery vs. Untreated Depression, on HealthyPlace
I'm with you in the painfully liminal space of recovery.
Healing Toxic Shame, on HealthyPlace
Toxic shame, also known as internalized shame, is, frankly, a bitch.
Why I Was Misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, on HealthyPlace
It's okay if it takes some time to figure out what's going on in your brain. Maybe if I tell you these things, I'll believe them too.
Pregnancy and Mental Illness, on HealthyPlace
Is it me, my illness, or the hormones?
The Importance of Self-Acceptance in Recovery, on HealthyPlace
It's hard to love someone you kinda secretly (or not so secretly) hate.
