In treatment we had a favorite mantra: you shouldn’t should on yourself. Meaning, don’t create undue pressure by judging yourself. This is something we do all the time – “I should be better by now,” “I should have a job,” “I should be in school,” “I should be happy” – but it doesn’t help anything … Continue reading »
The following is from an article by Stephenie Zamora on PositivelyPositive.com: One of the hardest aspects of making positive changes in your life is dealing with other people, mainly your family, friends, and colleagues who believe that, because they’re in your life, they have a say in what you do and that their opinion should always be considered. … Continue reading »
Real talk: I used to be kind of a bitch. Not a “Mean Girls” on-Wednesdays-we-wear-pink kind of bitch, but a subtle one: I talked some shit, gossiped, and judged. I hooked up with people’s boyfriends and trash-talked girls I found threatening. I was so insecure with myself that putting other people down was an easy … Continue reading »
Funks happen. And if you suffer from depression or another mental illness, funks may happen more often than not. They can be debilitating, defeating, and overwhelming, making it seem as though life will forever remain an exhausting, dull wasteland of efforts you cannot make. Funks suck. But! – they don’t have to last forever. In fact, … Continue reading »
Make your own self-love bible. Make a journal that is full of your doodles, positive thoughts, prayers, and dreams. Make it yours. Make it sing. Carry it with you, keep it close, so that whenever you’re struggling you can pull it out and be inspired by the fact that, at one point, you felt good … Continue reading »
I’m over it. I’m over being lazy and wasting time. I’m over putting my own self and well-being dead last. I’m over waiting around for people who never show up. I’m over my fear of being happy, of waiting for the other shoe to drop. I’m over this self-deprecating, self-hating, self-loathing existence I’ve been enduring. … Continue reading »
Day 18 - Have you found a Higher Power? If so, what is it? Explain how it has helped you with your recovery. A lot of times I feel as though I don’t believe in anything but myself (and sometimes I don’t even have that) although lately I’ve felt taken care of. I don’t consider myself … Continue reading »
Way, waaay back in May I began the 30 Day Recovery Challenge. I did it on and off (mostly off) for a while but things got busy I guess and I stopped.. until today! Hooray! I’m picking up where I left off because I’ve struggled a little lately, and I think doing this exercise will … Continue reading »
