15 Reasons Why I Love Writing And How I Need To Change

15 Reasons Why I Love Writing And How I Need To Change 3

The desire for self-expression afflicts people when they feel there is something of themselves which is not getting through to the outside world. ~ Fay Weldon My writing muse has been mute lately.  My writing has grown stale and unsatisfying to me. Though I wrote an article on the dangers of comparison found here, I […]

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How Lack of Self-Care Can Lead to Depression

Lack of self-care can lead to depression

Depression.  Sometimes it happens.  I don’t know why, or maybe I do and don’t give it enough credit.  Either way, I am writing at this moment to shake off the desire to self-harm.  The urge only began a little while ago, but my mood has been unstable all day.   All within two hours, I […]

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How to Talk to Others About Mental Illness Now

How to Talk to Others About Mental Illness Now 4

I was sitting in my chair, trying to silence my snowballing anxiety, but you know how that goes. I was nauseous, dizzy, constantly rubbing my head and face, beating my skull against the chair, not able to speak with clarity, ect., very noticeable symptoms. My sister-in-law just looked at me, then looked away. I felt […]

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