Toxic shame, also known as internalized shame, is, frankly, a bitch.
Category: HealthyPlace
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.
How to Ask for Help, on HealthyPlace
Over the last decade, I have struggled with depression, anxiety, executive dysfunction, suicidal ideation, extreme sensitivity, and a deep-seated sense of self-loathing, and if you think I survived all that on my own, you are deeply mistaken.
Distress Tolerance Tools That Actually Help Me Tolerate Distress, on HealthyPlace
I outlined a few of my favorite distraction and self-soothing tools in my latest HealthyPlace article "How I Use Distress Tolerance Coping Skills When Everything Is Too Much."
Bullet Journals and Mental Illness on HealthyPlace
Before I started bullet journaling, I missed meetings regularly, racked up several late payment fees, and constantly felt like I was playing catch-up. Now, things aren't perfect, but I make it to most of my appointments and pay, like, 90% of my bills on time.
Coping with Summer Depression on HealthyPlace
Just like how the lack of sunshine in the winter can mess with circadian rhythms and send people into a depression, the extra long days of summer can do the exact same thing.
Finding a More Effective Approach to Recovery on HealthyPlace
I'm so excited to make this post because I FINALLY found a way to move forward in recovery.
Tips for Being Honest in Therapy on HealthyPlace
There are lots of other reasons people (including me) struggle to be honest in therapy, and I tried to address some of them at the beginning of this article, but the majority of it is focused on advice for moving forward and being as honest as you can be.
