I want you to keep in mind even though you might stumble on your journey. If you keep going, you’ll find your mountain peak. I’ve stumbled more times than I can count, which doesn’t make me weak.

My lessons I learned from reaching rock bottom 

It’s been nine years since I was in rehab for the final time. I remember thinking during my last week in the hospital, I can’t wait for the day my mental illness and psychological trauma disappear…

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

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Mindfulness

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Health

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Mental Health

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Meditation

What Does Recovery Mean to You?

Most people reading this article are likely reading it on a smartphone or tablet. This is due to the influence technology has had on our lives. One example of how mobile technology has helped is the development of various mental health apps.

Your smartphone or tablet can be an incredible tool for your mental health

Most people reading this article are likely reading it on a smartphone or tablet. This is due to the influence technology has had on our lives. One example of how mobile technology has helped is the…

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Science & Nature

Yes your smartphone can be great for your mental health

Thankfully, the day came when I stopped giving into that fear and I stopped feeling shame for needing ADHD medication. Now I realize taking ADHD medication gives me and other fellow ADHD-ers focus and clarity. It doesn’t make you a zombie, an addict or less creative.

Why big pharma is a big help

During the summer of 1999, I got diagnosed with ADHD. Like most people, I thought needing a pill made me weak and I felt like I was less than others. My personal stigmas prevented me from being open…

Medication For ADHD Isn’t a Crutch, Weakness or Gateway Drug

<a href="https://dictionary.apa.org/reframing">Reframing </a>helps a person develop positive strategies for changing the way they view their experiences and challenges. Through teaching a more realistic way to how we approach those adversities.

Why reframing is vital to help a person define their diagnosis. Instead of letting their diagnosis define them

Why is it so hard to be proud of the positive changes you make when you’re diagnosed with a mental illness? A big reason why its hard is because of how society views mental illness influences our…

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Problem Solving

Your little wins are bigger than you think.

When we’re mindful of how the things we say affects a person’s treatment and recovery we learn to support someone in a way which will help them grow instead of using things such as micro aggressions and insults.

How to support a person who has a mental illness

A few months ago I was sitting at the dentist waiting to get day surgery. I ended up spending my pre-surgery wait time giving a friend advice on how to support their sister who recently got diagnosed…

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Love & Relationships

Why unsolicited advice isn’t always helpful to someone living with a mental illness

What you’re showing that person is you’re willing to learn from your past behavior and acknowledge a person’s thoughts and feelings. When you take this approach you’re telling an individual they matter, and they’re not alone in their fight.

Why acknowledging a persons thoughts and emotions is important

If you’ve ever struggled with your mental health like me and millions of other people, one of the biggest challenges is negative reactions from friends and family. What types of reactions and…

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Parenting

Tips For Having Healthy Conversations About Suicide

According to the <a href="https://www.apa.org/topics/trauma/">American Psychological Association </a>, trauma can lead to unpredictable emotions, strained relationships, headaches, and nausea. These are just a few examples which contribute to why people have trouble moving past traumatic experiences.

Why trauma isn’t black and white 

According to the American Psychological Association, trauma can lead to unpredictable emotions, strained relationships, headaches, and nausea. These are just a few examples which contribute to why…

What Does Recovery Mean to You?

Yes your smartphone can be great for your mental health

Medication For ADHD Isn’t a Crutch, Weakness or Gateway Drug

Your little wins are bigger than you think.

Why unsolicited advice isn’t always helpful to someone living with a mental illness

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