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Why are we expected to follow a specific path? I find myself in a constant struggle to figure out what I want to do with my life I wonder why it is so essential to follow the path higher education to the point where I crumble expectations are no longer achievable reality becomes a nightmare    

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Amazing article to read Hello loves ❤ I think it’s safe to say that I’m a pretty intense person to be with.

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"sick day" is the same as "mental health day"

“sick day” is the same as “mental health day”

This is something I have struggled with for a while. With anxiety, we learn how to cover up our feelings… very well. We also know when we are about to hit our breaking point. However, when I personally recognize it is time to take a step back, I hesitate. Many people deal with drama, problems, stress in unhealthy ways because there is a lot of stigma about “stepping away” from such situations.…

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One Month In

It has been a while since my last post. I started a new semester and picked my classes based off what I am interested in, not what I think I should take. My schedule consists of: Education in the USA, Disability in the USA, Introduction to Psychology, and Class, Culture, and Representation. At first, I was afraid that the exposure to the major problems of society would lead me into a depressive…

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Above

  Above I have been at the bottom Not knowing which way was up But now, I am above Not relaxing at the top But enjoying every breath Small dips in the water Not knowing when the next wave will come But when it does, I am prepared I will not go back to the bottom I am above  

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How this necklace helped my anxiety

How this necklace helped my anxiety

I bought this essential oil necklace. I wear it every day with the lavender oil infused on a small colorful circle, shown below.   When I feel my hands start to sweat, and my heart rate increase, I use it to calm down. There are many variations of jewelry that can help one relax during the day. Having something to keep me grounded and prevent me from leaving the room has led to decrease in…

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Ninety-Percent

My dean of academics and I sat down for one of many meetings about what “goes on in my head”. He asked me a question that really stuck out to me: “What percentage of the day do you worry and over think things?”. I simply responded “99 percent”. A couple of moments passed and he followed up something along the lines of, “What could you accomplish if we make that five percent?”. The first thing…

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Join mental health blog

Hey, if you are interested in writing and want to share your experiences with mental health message me. I started a blog a bit ago and want it to grow so please help me out! https://myluckybreak.blog/

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new address: http://fightmentalillnesstogether.wordpress.com

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I understood myself only after I destroyed myself.And only in the process of fixing myself, did I know who I really was.

Sade Andria Zabala, Thought of the Day: Self-Discovery (via wordsnquotes)

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10 Best Anti-Anxiety Apps That Will Help You De-Stress

Pounding heart, dry mouth, sweaty palms. While nervous jitters before a job interview or first date are common, many people suffer from severe anxiety every day, disrupting daily life and impacting their ability to connect with others. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common kind...