As we’re growing up, we don’t fully realize just how powerful movies, television, and commercials are on our perceptions of ourselves and life as we know it. When it comes to mental illness specifically, there are a number of outlets that make those with mental illness appear to be “crazy,” “out of control,” “lonely,” or […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
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Jun
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We hear the term “neuroticism” used all the time, especially between friends, loved ones, and when discussing other people. What exactly does it mean? Why is it used so much, and is it being used correctly? Neuroticism is characterized by an individual’s tendency to experience negative emotions, particularly in response to stress. People who are […]
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There are some instances when our loved one’s symptoms are extremely noticeable and we can clearly see that they’re battling with a mental illness, but they may be in complete denial. Stigma and the fear of stigma are often what holds people back from facing the truth about dealing with a mental illness. If your […]
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Jun
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Millions of people across the United States have schizophrenia, yet millions more still do not understand the in-depth nuances that occur with this disorder. Movies depict schizophrenia as solely experiencing paranoia and potentially acting out violence, yet those with this disorder are more likely to hurt themselves than others. Another unknown fact about this disorder […]
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It’s always nerve-wracking to tell a loved one that you have a mental illness, and that could be for many logical reasons: you be afraid that they’ll be upset; you may not have the kind of relationship where you can discuss mental health with them; you may feel your loved ones are already stressed with […]
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Jun
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In everyday life, we’re faced with countless stressors that might weigh heavily on our hearts, give us headaches, or make us curl up in a ball of anxiety. If we don’t have the right support system and ways of managing these stressors, that’s when we may find that we’re caught in a trap of unhealthy […]
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May
Overcoming mental illness is a long and arduous process. On this journey, the people that surround you make a significant impact on your recovery. Finding the right support professional is a critical decision. Just as each individual’s journey in recovery is different, each support professional is also different. They each bring their own unique approach […]
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Alcohol is not notorious for its ability to solve problems. Therefore, it may seem counter-intuitive that people would turn to alcohol when suffering from anxiety. Yet, seeking release is a natural behavior for any person, especially people seeking shelter from their worries. Leaving anxiety untreated dramatically increases the chances of addiction and substance abuse. Of […]
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Understanding anxieties and learning to cope with them are massive undertakings. For some, the goal is to live alongside their anxiety using a healthy outlet, rather than seeing stress as a purely antagonistic force to be beaten and overcome. While anxiety and panic seem all-encompassing in their overwhelming presence, they are much more than […]
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The journey to health and wellness is dynamic, challenging, beautiful, and unique to every one of us. Many of us are blessed to have support systems, mental health professionals, or other recovery resources that empower and support us on this path. Still, our ability to navigate our own internal world is just as important as […]
