Encouraging words, right? Especially for those of you (us) who struggle with mental health issues. Just read all the way to the end before you let me ruin your day, okay? It’s not all bad news, I promise. When you have a mental illness (and admit to needing help), the first and primary goal in… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Mental Health
Dance Naked. Just Close the Blinds.
I want you to think about yesterday. Now think about a week ago yesterday. Are the activities interchangeable? If you’re like most people, the answer is yes. Especially now that I’ve started working full-time again, most of my weekdays are almost identical, with the biggest differences being what I had for lunch. Even there I… Continue Reading
All Good Things Come to an End
I went to the store yesterday and discovered they had discontinued my favorite lipstick. The only one I’ve worn for the last 8 years. The one I wore to my wedding. Now, you may be judging me right now, thinking, “It’s only a lipstick. Don’t you have bigger problems in your life?” Well yes, yes… Continue Reading
Positive Thinking versus Ostrich Thinking
In the interest of euthanizing the fluffy bunny that’s been residing on this blog, I want to clarify what I mean when I talk about “positive thinking.” For the skeptics: I don’t mean to stick your head in the sand and pretend everything’s okay. For the believers: I don’t mean to stick your head in… Continue Reading
This Post Is An Apology
Well, it’s really TWO apologies, but that doesn’t make for much of a title, now does it? I apologize to the regular readers of this blog who enjoy it as it stands (and, let’s face it, there aren’t that many of you. A generous estimate numbers you at about 15.). I have a few subscribers… Continue Reading
“What’s Wrong With Me?” – How To Ask Questions That Don’t Make You Feel Like Crap
Seriously, is there a more worthless and degrading question you can ask yourself than “what’s wrong with me?” Well, maybe. Here are a few that come to mind: Why does no one like me? Why can’t I do anything right? Why does everything bad happen to me? Why is (fill in name here) so much… Continue Reading
