mental health advocacy
Perhaps there are things you want to do, or think you should do, but they’re just not happening. How hard do you push yourself to try to get ‘er done anyway? Do you keep trying even when it becomes clear there’s no way it’s going to happen? I can think of a few factors that … Read more
I might be “the greatest” in forgiving others, but I’m still unable to forgive myself. I did lots and lots of thinking about that. And trying, reading, watching, talking with a therapist about it,… I can’t give you good advice on my own just yet. But I can share with you some resources I’ve found … Read more
Content warning: not suitable for everybody. I really wanted to let some thoughts out for days, but I just couldn’t write. I was wondering how the hell shall I write while being in such a weird state of mind? The answer was really simple. You just do it. But is it easy to do so? … Read more
I wrote about CPTSD already. There is so much more to say about it, but I’m too tired to write these days. After several years of therapy, I’m still getting the feeling that I’m not making any progress and that there is no hope for me at all. This is a common thing for CPTSD. … Read more
Relationships can be really painful sometimes, even if you’re doing your best. You are only responsible for your own actions, but you aren’t responsible for somebody else’s. And that’s good news. It’s good to be prepared. Even before you spot a toxic behavior it’s good to know, that everybody can hurt you in a way, … Read more
Better does not equal easier. This is my list of some notes to myself. More or less it’s just a common knowledge, so you won’t learn anything new probably. This might work for you too or not. We’re different, but we’re humans and some things apply to everyone. It’s still up to you if you … Read more
Bad love is erratic I just finished reading Samantha Irby’s “We Are Never Meeting In Real Life” (recommended, obvs), and in it she talks about her relationship by saying, “I’m in love and it’s boring.” Right on, sister. Too often, we think love is supposed to be manic People celebrate “losing themselves,” and “falling” for … Read more