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For the last post of Mental Health Awareness Month I want to address seeking professional help. People have become much more open to the concept of therapy and there has been a lot of improvement on breaking the stigma around it. In this blog I will cover some common questions that people have about therapy,Continue reading “It’s Okay to Seek Professional Help”

Part of mental health awareness month is educating and creating awareness of the types of mental health issues someone may experience. There are 7 main types of mental health disorders- listed and described below. Depression Symptoms may include: not caring about things you used to, feeling sad, down or hopeless most days, weight gain orContinue reading “Types of Mental Health Disorders”

As someone who has anxiety, there are things I want my friends and family to know about it. If you don’t have anxiety, it can be hard to understand it sometimes. Here are some things you should know, coming from someone who has it: If I don’t feel better when you try to help, it’sContinue reading “Things You Should Know About Anxiety”

I heard this advice a while back and thought it would be beneficial to share- especially during mental health awareness month. That advice was; if you start to feel your mental health getting bad again and if it is starting to affect your physical health too, then treat yourself as if you had the flu.Continue reading “Treating Yourself Like You’re Sick When Your Mental Health is Slipping”

It’s okay to have days where the only thing you do is survive You are not alone Your mental health matters more than other people’s feelings You are not broken or damaged Don’t stress over what you can’t control Allow yourself to feel through your emotions It’s okay to ask for help- you have peopleContinue reading “Reminders For When You Are Struggling”

Here are some things you can say to someone who is anxious that may help: “I love you.” “I’m not going anywhere.” “If you feel comfortable and want to talk to me, I’m here for you.” “I am here for you no matter what.” “Do you want me to help you find a solution orContinue reading “Some Helpful Words for When Someone is Feeling Anxious”

Sometimes, when someone we love has depression, we don’t always know what to say. It is important to acknowledge them while being respectful of their feelings. Of course, your situation may vary depending on your relationship with them but here are some examples of things you can say to someone who is experiencing depression: “IContinue reading “Things You Can Say to a Depressed Friend or Family Member”

With May being mental health awareness month, it is important to not only recognize these things in others but also yourself. You may be struggling in general and not know that you are really struggling with your mental health. Here is a list of common anxiety and depression symptoms: Zoning out Dissociating Seeking reassurance OverContinue reading “Things You May be Doing Because of Your Anxiety and Depression”

When someone has high functioning anxiety, it is often difficult to tell. Similar to my blog post about high functioning depression, I will explain the difference between what you may say vs. what can really be happening. Some common symptoms can be: Overthinking Overanalyzing Fear of failure Insomnia Fatigue The need to please others Dwells onContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Month- High Functioning Anxiety”

When someone has high functioning depression, it is often hard to see it. That is why they call it high functioning. Someone can have all of the things that come with depression but you might not even see it. Some common symptoms can include: Decreased appetite or overeating Insomnia or oversleeping Lack of energy/fatigue LoweredContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Month- High Functioning Depression”