What have you done today? You may think that you're being kind and asking about their day, but the phrasing of this is important to note. You're not asking how their day was or if they're okay, you're asking what they've done. This then brings about some reactions: I must think of something productive or… Continue reading 5 Things NOT to Say to Someone in a Rut
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GUEST POST: 5 things my depression taught me
Hi, my name is Hannah from the Wellbean blog. When I was younger, the word depression didn’t ever enter my vocabulary. No-one I knew suffered from depression and it just wasn’t something people spoke about (well, in my small part of the world anyway). I was 20 when I had my first major breakdown.… Continue reading GUEST POST: 5 things my depression taught me
How therapy changed my life
Self-awareness The first thing that therapy did was help me to begin understanding myself and my disorders. Having anxiety or depression and not knowing what it is or what it means is very difficult. However, once you're diagnosed and taught what it means, it makes things a little easier. You can know yourself, see the… Continue reading How therapy changed my life
Chasing the Dream
There's a plethora of advice out there for people who are stuck in a rut, who don't know what they want to do with their lives, or haven't found their passion yet. But where's the advice for someone like me? Someone who knows, and has always known, who they want to be and what they… Continue reading Chasing the Dream
The Ultimate Hobby
I'm sure you've heard of the saying that you should have three hobbies, one that makes you money, one that keeps you in shape, and one to be creative. I agree with this and I like the idea of it. However, I think there is one hobby that holds more power and should be something… Continue reading The Ultimate Hobby
You Have No Problems
I've heard this many times before. What problems could you have? You should be grateful. You have it easy. You're 23, living at home with your partner and dog, have a supportive family who let you try for your dream while contributing little financially. What problems could you possibly have? And yes, sometimes I put… Continue reading You Have No Problems
Difference in Language: Mental Health
It's important to note and appreciate the difference in language when speaking about mental health and mental illness. Language is important in all situations, but even more so in this circumstance, as it is in relation to people who are vulnerable. Language can mean the difference between feeling understood and supported, or feeling judged and… Continue reading Difference in Language: Mental Health
Why Rewatching “Community” Was What I Needed Right Now
Over the last few weeks, I've rewatched the comedy show Community which is set in a community college. Seven misfits are brought together in their studies and the show explores their mental health, life choices, identity, relationships, flaws, and futures while on whimsical, ridiculous college-based adventures. I've not been in the best place so far… Continue reading Why Rewatching “Community” Was What I Needed Right Now
Stop Underappreciating Writers!
Books That book that you will read in a week or a month took years to get to a place that was ready for an agent. Then spent years (at times) with an agent before it got to the publishers. Then years with the publishers before it got to the shelf that got it in… Continue reading Stop Underappreciating Writers!
Time to Talk Day
#TimetoTalk Day 2019: Talking about my social anxiety and experiences with depression has been one of the most helpful parts of my recovery and coping. Back when I thought it was this dark secret, it ate at me from the inside. It isolated me. It hurt me. It told me that I would never be… Continue reading Time to Talk Day
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