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The way you speak to yourself matters. Be kind to yourself as you would with a good friend.

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Instead of saying, ‘I’m damaged, I’m broken, I have trust issues,’ say ‘I’m healing, I’m rediscovering myself, I’m starting over.’

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Positivity is great, but

You don’t have to force yourself to smile. I understand. Sometimes pain can get really intense, and smiling isn’t possible. Sometimes going about your normal life just isn’t possible for a few days, and that is okay.

As much as promoting positivity is great, it shouldn’t be forced. Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong, so sometimes it can genuinely do more harm than good to force on a happy face and carry on. Sometimes we need to address pain.

Being upset sometimes isn’t necessarily a bad thing! It’s part of being human. Our bodies aren’t perfect. They get tired, they get sick. You don’t have to pretend everything is okay! Just remember not to allow your sorrow to be who you are.

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Concerned about your child's mental health? Ask these questions

You should be asking your kids about their lives every day. These open-ended inquiries will help you determine if they're suffering from anx

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Take a moment.

What is your inner dialogue currently like? Is it lifting you up or pulling you down?

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Taking care of yourself is so important!

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Mental Health Month Post #2

Mental Health Month Post #2

Finding My Purpose

By Rebecca Ann Lombardo

I’ve always been extremely hard on myself. I think those of us who struggle with depression frequently are. I know that I have a tendency to compare myself to others who don’t have to deal with mental illness. Are they more successful than I am? Do they have a better house? A great job? I’m realistic enough to know that everyone has burdens to carry. Yet…

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Mental Health Month Post #1

Mental Health Month Post #1

By Zakeriah Thomas

Ever since I was a young child I knew I was different. As if I just saw the world either move too fast or too slow. I had a lot of problems growing up. From my random outbursts, to my extremely low points. And as a young child I had no idea how to handle it, how to process it, let alone talk about it. I remember trying to tell my family that I was different and that things were…

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May is Mental Health Month!

May is Mental Health Month!

This month is Mental Health Month!

Over the next few weeks, I will be posting stories written by some of our community members about their experiences with mental health and mental health stigma.

What are your plans for mental health month? Feel free to share in the comments!

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