Just like everyone else, I’ve had my fair share of hard times in my life. Many of my difficulties have been health related, such as …
How to Support Someone Who’s Struggling
Mental Health
10 Affirmations for a Happy, Healthy Life
Affirmations are short, positive statements that can be repeated mentally or out loud in order to shift one’s focus. When you are ruminating over something …
Why Toxic Positivity is Harmful
Toxic Positivity: You know what they say about “too much of a good thing.” Positivity is one of those good things that you can have …
5 Ways to Deal With Panic Attacks
Right off the bat, I just want to say: I am not a doctor and my advice is purely from personal experience and research. My …
Top Tips for Beating The Winter Blues
When the days get longer and the air gets colder, the winter blues, or even Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) can start to kick in. …
A Quick Guide to CBD
By now, you’ve probably heard people talking about CBD. Whether it’s CBD oil, CBD infused treats and beverages, or CBD salves or lotions, CBD has …
Mental Health Awareness and Stigma
May is mental health awareness month! Let’s start with some facts from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1 in 5 adults in the US …
The 5 Stages of Grief After a Diagnosis
It was two years ago last month that I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome. I recently wrote in a Facebook group for people with chronic illnesses: …
The Power of Words
I have always believed that words are extremely powerful. That’s one of the reasons I love to write so much – because I believe that …
What Not To Say
I was reading a fun Buzzfeed article the other day about cool gadgets under $25. Sounds harmless right? A fun little article about neat, affordable …