Depression, Mental Illness
Everyone has bad habits. Biting our nails, leaving the lid off the toothpaste, cracking our knuckles, to name a few. However, there are some bad habits that tend to be consistent among those with depression. A lot of these bad habits are actually a symptom of the illness, so it’s not surprising that someone with depression would have at least …
Mental Illness, Parenting
I think it is very important for kids to learn about mental health, just as much as they learn about physical health. This kind of learning can start at home, and that is what I plan to do with my daughter as she grows up. Watch this YouTube video for my explanation of why I think it’s important for me …
Anxiety, Depression, Mental Illness, Parenting
My mental health has changed since having my daughter. I wouldn’t say it’s gotten any worse, but it also hasn’t gotten any better. It’s just, different. I still suffer from anxiety and depression, as I did before, but they manifest in different ways now. My negative/anxious thoughts are about different things. It’s as if my mental illnesses have just shifted. …
Depression, Mental Illness
If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text “START” to 741-741. Or, Crisis Services Canada at 1-833-456-4566 Watching a loved one go through a depressive episode is so scary. Not knowing what to do or how to help can make you feel helpless and guilty. It can be really difficult to know what to do, especially …
Anxiety, Depression, Lifestyle, Mental Illness
What is a mental health crisis kit? It’s a collection of items packed together that can help you through a personal crisis. They can be as simple, small, extravagant, or as big as you like. Every person struggles with their mental illness in a different way, so everyone will have a different kit that is personalized to them. Today I …
Lifestyle, Mental Illness
You’ve seen them. All over Facebook and Instagram. Your friends and people you follow post these beautiful images with a quote on them that is meant to inspire you to be and do better. As a person who lives with chronic depression and generalized anxiety disorder, seeing these types of posts can be like a slap in the face. Sure, …
