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Getting through suicidal ideation

The depths of depression bring on some pretty dark thoughts, and once you get into the territory of suicidal thoughts, its hard to get out of it. The repetitive thoughts of being a burden, being useless and would be better off dead seem louder than any other voice, so let’s talk about some ways we […]

4 tips to finding a therapist

When I started looking for a therapist, I had no idea where to begin. It took me about 2 years of working on myself privately to realize I needed to listen to recommendations of working with a therapist and from there, I was lost on how to find the best person to work with me […]

Tips for managing your mental health during the changing seasons

The days are getting shorter, and as the darkness settles in, it’s important to take time to decide a few strategies to help your mental health. This year it’s felt like the dark and gloomy weather has come in faster than ever and I’ve found myself unprepared for the dive my mental health has taken. […]

5 Reasons to go to Peer Support Groups

I never imagined myself going to peer support groups. When I originally heard about it I had a lot of negative thoughts – it’s for crazy people, for people who just want to complain and have others listen, it’s going to be extremely triggering and never going to help me. But, I’m now happy to […]

What I thought 30 would look like (it’s nothing like I expected)

When I imagined 30, I now realize it was with the viewpoint of societal and family expectations. Thirty was meant to be an age I would have it all and be so much, but instead i’m still just trying to figure life out. Anyone else? As my therapist would remind us, THAT’S OKAY. I had […]