Perhaps the most important lesson I've learned so far in my journey towards mental health is the importance of playing the long game. The long game I'm referring to is the awareness of how my present actions will impact both my future relationships and personal growth, and the ability to make real time behavior modifications … Continue reading Learning to Play the Long Game
I've been in DBT group therapy for 6 weeks now and I've learned a lot of skills, but lately I'm most actively working on accumulating positive emotions. But first, what are positive emotions? Of course there's happiness and joy, but you should also consider emotions like gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe, love, altruism, … Continue reading Accumulating Positive Emotions
I tried out the new Instagram story feature where followers can ask you questions and was asked, "What's one thing that helps with your mental health?" My answer: using a mood chart. Mood Charts A mood chart is basically a spreadsheet where I keep track of my mental health and the different factors that influence it. … Continue reading Mood Charts
On the morning of June 12th, the only words that came to mind to describe what I was experiencing were "nervous breakdown." I'd heard it many times before and seen it referenced in pop culture, so when it felt like I was losing complete control of my mind, I thought "yes, this must be a … Continue reading What a Nervous Breakdown Really Is
