Things That Are Different Since My Mothers Diagnosis Written September 7, 2022 After my session last week, I cried all the way home, which isn’t normal for me. Typically, after therapy I feel more calm and peaceful than when I walked in – even though it’s only temporary. But this time I couldn’t stop thinking…
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The Lessons I Learned After The Hardest Year Of My Life
Although I thought the year Covid hit would be one of hardest years of my life, it was nothing compared to my experiences in 2022. I ended 2022 having the worst depression I’ve had in my entire life. My mom’s health took a turn, the relationship with my father was terrible, and my marriage seemed…
How To Be Supportive When Your Partner Has Depression
If you’ve never experienced depression or anxiety for yourself, then it may be hard for you to understand what’s going on if your partner is struggling. Anxiety disorders often go hand in hand with depression. As someone who has dealt with significant depression in the past, I didn’t really know the answer if someone asked…
Tips On How To Create Your Perfect Morning Routine
Creating a morning routine can provide us all with a sense of self control before the chaotic energy of the workday begins. Your morning routine doesn’t have to begin at 4 a.m. like the influencers you see on social media. According to the professionals, having a morning routine does make a huge difference with productivity. But…
Avoiding Seasonal Depression – 7 Tips To Survive This Winter
Seasonal depression, more commonly known as ‘seasonal affective disorder’ (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year, usually during the fall and winter months when there is less natural sunlight. If you’re anything like me, you dread this time of year because you already know what’s up ahead. You…
Lessons People Learn Too Late In Life
We hear it all the time, “Life Is Too Short”. And although we can easily tell someone else that this is the truth, we definitely don’t start believing it until something bad happens to us. Here are some important lessons people learn too late in life. There is a purpose from your pain Every hard…
Here Are 6 Easy Ways You Can Feel More Organized At Home
It’s true when they say that when you have a clean space, you are going to be more productive. Not only do I feel that way when my space around me is clean, but it is also scientifically proven to be true. But I think it’s also true that sometimes staying organized when life gets…
Reminders My Therapist Gives Me For The Hard Days
I’ve ranted on and on in various blog posts about how much I love my therapist. It’s been well over a year and a half since I’ve started going to therapy. In that amount of time I’ve seen so much growth in myself that I could never be able to put into words. But the…
9 Ways To Relax After A Long Day
Working a 9-5 can be so mentally, emotionally, and physically draining. And if you are someone who thrives in a routine, maybe you’re realizing you need to switch it up a bit. If you are feeling stressed after work, here are 9 Ways To Relax After A Long Day that maybe you haven’t tried yet….
Changes You Can Make To Your Routine For The Fall Season
Unfortunately for me, the colder months are coming. And if you are anything like me, it’s time to re-evaluate your routine. Going into a new season, it’s important to find what’s working for you and what needs changed. Whatever you can identify in your routine that isn’t really working for you right now it’s time…