Yesterday I was completely drained and overthinking, so I allowed myself a mental health day and did not write. Taking a mental health day is vital for everyone. I believe it is very important to know when a...
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Song Recommendation: Manipulated by Beth Crowley
Being in several manipulative relationships (both romantic and platonic) this song hit home. I didn’t know or understand their actions at the time, but looking back it was manipulation. For example, getting with a guy and letting him...
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Suppressed Emotions – Let Them Out
Down below is a poem I wrote last Monday. Usually, when I am upset, I try to distract myself by not thinking about the situation. I suppressed emotions until I became overly angry at the smallest thing and...
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Song Recommendation: This Is How I Learn to Say No by EMELINE
No is such a powerful word, especially coupled with healthy boundaries. For the longest, I would agree to everything, even if it was damaging my own mental health. Do or did you have trouble saying no? Why? For...
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Song Recommendation: Love Me When I Don’t by Pentatonix
Do you have someone who’s always there, even when you push them away? A parent, friend, spouse… Living with mental health struggles, I personally have trouble getting close to others. Sometimes I shy away, become distant, or when...
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Song Recommendation: Castles by Tom MacDonald
Are you going to build a castle with the sticks and stones thrown at you throughout life, or are you going to be buried with them? It truly is your choice at the end of the day. It’s...
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A Letter to Those Who Have Depression
Dear you who are feeling blue, I know things are dreary, and your skies are full of grey clouds weighing down, waiting to downpour, like the silent tears you hide away. Sometimes it feels like you don’t want...
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Breaking Down Anger and Overcoming Outrages
Have you ever been so mad you felt like you were going to explode with rage? Or maybe you did explode by saying things you did not mean, or did things you usually wouldn’t do, due to pint...
