Anxiety and depression. The two words have become such a part of my identity that sometimes they lose meaning. Sometimes I forget to talk about them and acknowledge that others are suffering too (it can’t be as bad as mine I think). Sometimes I look at others and wonder if they have inner demons too, [...]
What does it mean to allow yourself to feel vulnerable? To be vulnerable is an act of courage in itself, because it is an extremely uncomfortable to let your true emotions show, to wear your heart on your sleeve, to ask for help when you need it. However, the upside is that you live deeply [...]
It's good practice at the end of each day to remind yourself what you are grateful for. At times when everything seems horrible, or it seems as though everyone and everything gets on your nerves, this can be as simple as "the sound of the rain" or "solitude" or "the soft feeling of my bedsheets." [...]
We often hear that patience is a virtue. Waiting, waiting, waiting. It can feel like torture. I've found that the things I've waited for in life have driven me insane. To the point where I felt like I could only be happy if I got that one thing... and now. Clearly that's not logical, but [...]
