by Charlotte Underwood Anxiety For the most part of my life, I was called a hypochondriac. It was a normal part of my day to be told that I was overreacting that I should calm down. It was strange to me because the worry that I felt was very real and I could not […]
If you ever had a panic attack, you know what a scary and horrible experience it is. If you don’t, well think back to the worse news you have ever gotten; the warm rush that goes through your body, your breathing becomes uncontrollable, and the hundreds of thoughts that go through your mind and you […]
Mental health education is something that’s missing on the school curriculum, and that’s a shame. We teach our kids that working out is healthy, that they need to brush their teeth and what foods are good for them, but shouldn’t we also teach them about feelings, and how our behavior affects others? Educating your child […]
My IVF journey with mental illness I want to share a personal story with you today. My boyfriend and I can’t have babies, not naturally at least. We started an IVF procedure about 1,5 years ago. It involved lots of tests, doctor appointments, and even surgery. Last week I was going to my last appointment […]
I realized I was codependent when the narcissist discarded me. I spend months helping him, being there for him, and when it was over, I was left wondering; what now? I’ve been so busy being the perfect person to this guy, making sure he was ok, that I forgot about my own needs. I realized […]
Ted Talks about mental health I’m that kind of person that doesn’t have a passion, but I do like a lot of things; one of them is knowledge. I like knowing things, and that’s why I enjoy watching Ted talks. Inspiring people are sharing their knowledge in engaging and powerful presentations. I have bookmarked lots […]
PTSD symptoms and treatment First I will explain what PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is, then I will sum up several PTSD symptoms and explain what PTSD treatments are available. At last, I will give you a look at my life with PTSD and explain how I developed it. *Disclosure: Some links below are […]
Mental health tips for mental illness and stress I’ve been struggling with mental illness for as long as I can remember. Even as a child I was always having pain caused by abnormal muscle tension and having heart palpitations due to stress. Over the years I learned a lot of tips and tricks on what […]