Trigger Warning: Self-Injury/Self-Harm I missed the memo that March 1st was Self-Injury Awareness Day, a day to provide education and eliminate the stigma around self-harm/self-injury, so forgive me for being late. As many as 2 million people engage in self-harming behavior. Sometimes it’s to deal with emotions, to feel something…
Tax time is a cause for stress and anxiety for so many people. When you also have an anxiety disorder, it can make those feelings 10x worse. A decade ago I would put off doing my taxes until the last possible moment and then I’d spend the next month in…
If you’ve read my Anxiety Workbook then you know that I’ve been anxious since I was a little human. Last week I talked about how my anxiety about returning to work after two months off was pretty high. I was nauseous the whole week leading up to it and whenever…
I’ve been off work from my retail job since December (to care for my wife after her back surgery) and I’m set to go back to work tomorrow. 😬 (Don’t forget to check out my workbook on anxiety!) The anxiety is unreal. I was trying to find an anxiety chart…
Last year, I posted this and it details how my anxiety manifests itself in outwardly “positive” ways. I’m super punctual because I get terrible stomach cramps when I’m late. I’m a really hard worker because god forbid I ever make a mistake because then it’s the end of the world,…
Let’s talk about mental health! 1 out of 5 adults in the country has experienced mental illness in their lifetime and the pandemic isn’t helping. People with substance use disorder are struggling. People with social anxiety are fearing how they’ll cope when the world returns to “normal” because we’ve gotten…
When we think about PTSD we often think about military veterans and the impact that combat/service has on their mental health. And it does, because they estimate that 20% -30% of deployed and non-deployed soldiers will develop PTSD. But there are also broader definitions. You can have PTSD from going…
I did a bad thing. I read the comments and everyone knows you NEVER read the comments! 😂 A few days ago one of my quotes made it onto Wordporn and I read the comments. The quote was “Don’t use rest or self-care as a reward for being productive. If…
I’m running a 30-day mental health challenge on Instagram in honor of Mental Health Month and it’s provided a lot of reflection for me in just these last few days. My mental health journey was such a deep and sacred experience for me – spanning years. I learned so much…
Morning lovely humans! I know how difficult this time is so I wanted to give you a few tips on how to navigate this unique situation and the challenges we’re all facing. The most important thing is to understand that we’re all going through a collective trauma. It’s scary. There’s…
Every month my Narwhal and Pegasus Tier Patreons get four worksheets as part of their rewards. This month, I decided to create a 19-page mini-guide that focuses on self-care and mental health during this time called Stay Safe Stay Home Self-Care Guide. Here’s what’s inside:– Self-Care for Bad Mental Health Days– Self-Care for…
I had someone on Instagram message me. She’s in Italy, under quarantine, and she’s scared. She asked me if I could make something to help her and her younger family members handle the fear and anxiety about the corona virus or (Covid-19). And truly, I didn’t know what to say…
