Tag: #hope
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My Open Diary
As I lie awake at night holding my broken, my mind tries to hurdle over the thoughts that keep me up. I look at the clock and it is almost midnight. I type of all this on my phone because I am too exhausted to grab my laptop. Five minutes ago I just went through…
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Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Stress
Stress can be something that hinders your reality. However, it can be handled in a way that helps you cope. Coping Mechanisms Asking for help and support The first step to take is asking for help and support. This help can come from a family member, friend or licensed professional. Currently, I am handling…
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10 Journal Prompts for Depression
Depression can be a beast. It takes your energy and swallows it up. Remember depression is an everyday battle, but if you keep ahead of it and write about it in a journal, it can be a great coping mechanism. You are not alone in your battle.
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How To Find the Right Therapist When Going Through a Mental Health Crisis
When choosing a therapist, finding one you are comfortable with is best. The therapist is the person you will be sharing your innermost thoughts with and solace. When searching for a therapist, I chose a woman because I was more comfortable that way. First, write down why you want to see a therapist. Then…
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HEALING POETRY
Revel in your Future Self By: Brittany Gonzales My perspective on the world has changed Two broken hearts and my soul always aches for the world’s woes, Alas, things do not keep me down for long I head towards the road of healing, Crying out in pain and looking forward to bliss I go to…
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Healing Your Demons is Key
By: Brittany Gonzales Realizing your demons is healing. Once you can come to terms with the things that cause you so much misery, you are in the stages of healing. I recently got my heart broken. I have had my heart broken twice now from a man. Then my heart was broken by my guardians…
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The slow crawl to healing after 13+ years of trauma
By: Brittany Gonzales Trauma can be many things *Disclaimer: I am not a professional. These are my own personal experiences and wisdom. We all have our healing journeys in life. For some people (like me) it takes several years to heal from a traumatic event. These traumatic events can range from a car accident, violent…
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My Fear of Going out in Public Alone
By: Brittany Gonzales The tense feeling, I get when I am in public alone makes my anxiety flare. I have lived a sheltered life growing up and had a bad childhood. Throughout the years I have reflected a lot on my anxiety triggers. In my worst times my anxiety was so bad my body became…
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The Power of Poetry
Strands of my Red Hair By: Brittany Gonzales Strands of my red hair fall daily, In a blink I lose a piece of myself—— Where do all of these pieces reside? Are they on my chocolate-colored couch, sunk in between the cushions? Will they appear in the unlikeliest of places, the need to collect my pieces back, Next, these fine hairs can…
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Interviewing a Person Diagnosed with Depression
How are you feeling today? 1. Today has been a good day. The kids have behaved for the most part. I try to do busy activities to make the day more fun for everyone. It also gives me a nice distraction. We made Kool-Aid Play Doh. Do you ever feel that feeling of anxiety, nerves…