Tag: mental health awareness
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Profound Choices of How an Outfit Aligns with Self Help Strategies
This question came up recently, and I couldn’t help but laugh, not because it’s silly, but because it’s secretly profound in the form of self help. This daily choice is a reminder that we provide ourselves with self help and self improvement strategies. You see, trying to pick one outfit to wear every single day…
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When Toxic Positivity Dismisses the Human Experience
In recent years, mental health spaces have been flooded with bright pastel graphics, motivational mantras, and a tidal wave of affirmations. You’ve probably seen it: “Good vibes only,” “You attract what you are,” or “Hustle harder, no excuses.” These messages are everywhere, from Instagram stories to wellness merchandise to therapy-flavored self-help books. While there’s absolutely…
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Learning to Feel Safe Again: What Helped Me Along the Way
It took me a long time to feel okay in my own skin, mentally and physically. For decades, I existed in a state of hyper-awareness. I would scan every room the moment I entered; I chose seats where my back was against the wall, eyes always on the door. Surviving was the only thing I…
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Trauma is Trauma: The Strength in Reclaiming Your Story
When people hear the word trauma, their minds often jump to the most visible, intense experiences like natural disasters, violent events, war zones, or physical abuse. But trauma isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s small. What the difference is, is the relativity of these experiences. I have also included a simple trauma test * in this…