It’s that time of year. It gets dark by 4:30, gray skies and cold weather. With the change in season, many people are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a very common disorder that I believe isn’t talked about enough. SAD is a mood disorder consisting of depression that happens at the same …
Anxiety
Mental Health Awareness Month – What I’ve Learned on My Journey
I first got diagnosed with mental illness when I was 14 years old. That was seven years ago which is crazy to me. Since that time, I have been through so much during those fundamental years. I went to therapy consistently throughout all these years. I have truly learned so much. It’s to the point …
Living Life in Your Early 20s
Your early 20s is such a beautiful yet challenging time. It’s a time of discovery with a lot of trial and error. There is this pressure on us to have everything figured out. Having a set career, finding a place to live, being financially stable, having a social life, finishing college/ having a degree, and …
Change – Why It’s So Important
In life, we experience change constantly. It’s inevitable. Nothing ever stays the same. Friendships, jobs, living situations, going off to college, divorce, medical diagnoses, moving, etc. Things don’t always go as planned. Life just happens sometimes, and we must adjust. Some change is more extreme than others. For example, a smaller change could be switching …