Throughout the past week as more and more cities, states, and districts have begun to enforce shelter-in-place orders due to the COVID-19, I have seen something harmful unfold. Many people are out of a job and being forced to stay at home, while numerous influencers across all social media platforms have created videos and articlesContinue reading “Hone Your Self-Care Skills in Quarantine”
Tag Archives: Depression
The Horror Genre: An Antidote for Anxiety
HAPPY TUESDAY, EVERYONE! I hope you are doing okay and staying healthy (both mentally and physically). I am still dealing with my symptoms related to COVID-19, as well as maintaining my self-isolation, so I wanted to share with you one of my favorite techniques for managing anxiety. I struggle with Major Depressive Disorder, Discouraged BorderlineContinue reading “The Horror Genre: An Antidote for Anxiety”
How to Use This ‘Emotion Chart’ to Pick Your Next Quarantine Read
Books have always been a safe haven for me. Ever since I was young, I have found solace in and healing through reading. My healing experience with reading has led me to become a huge advocate for Bibliotherapy (the use of books as therapeutic tools). I am so excited to share this easily accessible formContinue reading “How to Use This ‘Emotion Chart’ to Pick Your Next Quarantine Read”
Subscription Review: The Body Love Box – March 2020
HAPPY THURSDAY, EVERYONE! I am super excited to share with you a subscription box that I am just IN LOVE with! This box is called The Body Love Box and it is all about body positivity and size inclusivity. I am a huge advocate for body inclusivity and fighting weight stigma, so I found this box to be anContinue reading “Subscription Review: The Body Love Box – March 2020”
How Criticizing My Emotions in Childhood Created an ‘Emotional Storm’ Inside Me
When I was growing up, I was labeled as a “shy” and “sensitive” child. I would cry often, and I would be criticized for it, which contributed to my quiet demeanor. Whenever I would express anger, I was told I wasn’t allowed to be mad, or that being angry was wrong. I learned that sadness and angerContinue reading “How Criticizing My Emotions in Childhood Created an ‘Emotional Storm’ Inside Me”
Memories – A Poem
Memories flood inCrashing into me like wavesAll control is lost
Stuck – A Poem
Sometimes I feel stuckA prisoner in my mindSave me from myself
