Sharing Secrets Is the Key to Removing Shame
Secrets are a breeding ground for shame, which drives us deeper into our disorders. Finding a safe place to share our secrets helps us release our shame.
Pleasant Activities Are a Priority
Taking time for ourselves may feel selfish, but planning pleasant activities is a vital part of our self-care plan. All you need is five minutes!
Creating Affirmations Helps Us Achieve Goals
When we set goals, we think of setting SMART goals. Writing down our goals is the next step. Creating affirmations is the final step in achieving our goals.
Your Past Does Not Define Your Future
Too often, we look at our history and think it tells us that there is no path forward for us. That’s not true. Your past does not define your future.
Taming the Inner Critic for Good
When the inner critic who lives in our head speaks up, it can feel impossible to silence it. Here are some solid tips for shutting it down.
Social Media Detoxes Aren’t the Answer
Experts tell us that social media impacts our mental health negatively, but I have a different experience. Here’s what I do to make social media support me.
Sleep Hygiene Tips for Good Rest
Getting quality sleep is vital to our well being and especially for our mental health. Sleep hygiene plays a large role in getting quality sleep.
Dear Friends, This Is How to Support Me in a Depression
In a recent depression, my friends found ways to give me amazing depression support. Here are simple things they did for me, and a few they didn’t.
My Best Depression Ever
I’m still surprised at how dramatically the work I’ve done would change my depression experiences. I never expected to say: This is my best depression ever.
Depression Treatment: Beyond Medication
Depression treatment involves a multi-pronged approach with common categories including antidepressant medications, therapy, education, and self-care.