What is the one word that most anxious people hate? Change. Fear of Change is quite common to most people, but it thrives when you struggle with mental health. Any sort of change, big or small, seems terrifying; you don’t want to end up ‘stuck’ living a life that doesn’t bring you joy. Our societyContinue reading “Ch-Ch-Changes”
Category Archives: depression
2020: That’s a Wrap!
Generally, around this time of year, I write out my reflections and reminisce on all the good that came my way. I’m not going to lie; writing out this post has been a bit of a struggle for me. When I look back on the past 12 months, I am shrouded with disappointment. I wishContinue reading “2020: That’s a Wrap!”
Relaxation Techniques
It’s been an isolating time for this introvert. Due to another lockdown & some other stressors, I’ve been completely overwhelmed with everything, and I can feel my anxiety palpitating. I tend to distract myself with other projects during these times, but this is only considered a band-aid solution. It is highly suggested that relaxation isContinue reading “Relaxation Techniques”
Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
I first learned about intrusive thoughts when I took a postpartum class a month after giving birth. It’s a common issue that many women can have intrusive thoughts about their baby, like: “What if I threw my baby down the stairs?”. It’s terrifying to think of something awful happening to your child, and these thoughtsContinue reading “Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts”
How to survive this pandemic
If you know me personally, you would call me a Monica. I want to think that my husband has grounded me into a more laid-back person; Still, my Monica tendencies like to poke through. Back in June, I mentioned our whole house needed to follow a balanced lifestyle. I’m happy to report that due toContinue reading “How to survive this pandemic”
Pay What You Can Group Therapy
I remember my first group therapy session quite well. It was more of a social gathering at a local community centre with other families who lost an immediate family member. They split us into two groups; all the adults went to a separate room while the ‘kids’ stayed behind. I say ‘kids’ because there wasContinue reading “Pay What You Can Group Therapy”
Maybe I’ll cry tomorrow
Some of you have noticed my absence on here, and I just wanted to touch base. As I mentioned in a few posts before, I’ve been in isolation months before this quarantine took effect. I would say that I’ve been a homebody for almost 6 months now. Being home has been a challenge on myContinue reading “Maybe I’ll cry tomorrow”
Dear Mama
The last few weeks have been challenging and bittersweet. My daughter has been reaching new milestones, and it’s been amazing to watch her grow as a person. Even though I am beaming with pride, I find myself shrouded with guilt and grief. When I left my toxic family home at the age of eighteen, thereContinue reading “Dear Mama”
There’s an App for that!
It’s hard to ask for help, but luckily in today’s society, there’s an app for that! Even though I preach of talking to others, its hard to take that first step to open up about what we struggle with. I blog openly about it so others can be inspired to do the same, but ifContinue reading “There’s an App for that!”
That’s a Wrap!
Last year when I wrote my reflections, I left out some huge news that I didn’t make public until February. I was PREGNANT! I was ecstatic but reserved the news for many reasons. It wasn’t until my grandmother was admitted to the ICU that I made the news public, hoping that my good news couldContinue reading “That’s a Wrap!”
The Gray Space 