Tag: mental health
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Get into the habit
Get into the habit of saying: “My purpose is not to make others comfortable.” “I’m not doing that.” “I’m taking a mental health day.” “No!” “I’m not okay.” “I don’t feel like myself.” “Something’s not right.” “I can’t.” “I’m tired.” “I’ll pass.” “I don’t think I can do this.” “I need help.” (Please say this…
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I hid it
I remember when I first shared my mental health status publicly, I was met with disbelief, doubt, and criticism. One of the most upsetting and reoccurring things I always hear people say, when they find out I battle with depression and anxiety is, “Ain’t nothing wrong with you! You look fine to me.” I’m shocked,…
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I don’t look like that!
One of the biggest misconceptions I believe people have, as it relates to those of us suffering with anxiety, is that we frantically walk about the room, pacing the floor, while breathing rapidly and responding hysterically to the things in our heads. Granted you might know some people who do, but I don’t look like…
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Money doesn’t heal
It’s not too often I let others in on any difficulties or hardships I’m facing. One, I don’t want/need the pity, two, I certainly don’t want the judgement, and three, they think money is (always) the answer. Well, I’ve got news for you, it’s NOT! Do you want to know what else? Money does NOT…
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Fight back
It’s no secret that I struggle with anxiety, and have for many years now. Some days are so bad, I can’t even move, mainly out of fear. While I have gone to therapy and take medicine to treat it, it still can be very overwhelming. I almost hate to explain my situation to people, because…
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One more fight
I know a young lady who’s had trouble to follow her all the days of her life. While most of it stems from her childhood, her adult years hasn’t been that great either. Although she’s had moments of joy and laughter, now there appears to be no happiness at all. Every time I see her,…
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High note
Cocaine, marijuana, sex, and alcohol is a lot of people’s drug of choice To help me cope, I don’t indulge in opioids, but I do prefer to “use” my voice Some people light up a joint, but I “light the joint” up with my positivity and inspiring post Me not getting stoned means nothing much…
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Making a difference
There are physical battles There are mental battles There are emotional battles And then, there are unknown battles All are hard, but it’s the ones you never hear about that seem to hurt the most! Smiles and laughter are masks that conceal, what people don’t what to reveal. Happy people hurt too, so don’t think…
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What’s your type?
Fear is a crippling feeling we’ve all encountered at some point in our lives. Whether it be snakes, heights, or failure, we all have something that we’re afraid of. I want to preface by saying, I am not a Doctor or Psychiatrist, so the opinions and experiences discussed are my own. There are five types…
Notes by La'Rue 