Tag: #hope
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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…
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The Small Moments Bring the Most Peace
The Delicious Seabass, A Mouthwatering Fish of My Dreams The seabass is a yummy delight that awakens my taste buds. Once that yummy delight reaches my tongue, my mouth waters as the fish excites all my senses. If cooked properly, the smell of freshly baked seabass is like heaven. Heaven because I know that…