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Does My Insurance Cover Mental Health? Help For You Or A Friend
You want to talk to someone. You’ve heard it costs a lot, and there are tons of hurdles. We’re here to help you navigate your options. Are you looking for a peer who understands your situation because they’ve been there too? A psychologist? A psychiatrist? What’s the difference? And how do you know if your…
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“I’m Baby”: Own The Mood To Stop Helplessness
Why do people identify with the “I’m baby” meme? Why would anyone want to pronounce their helplessness, even as a joke? For younger generations, the I’m Baby meme resonates on a deep level, and there should be no shame in proclaiming it. Far from shame, it’s also very possible to take ownership of the phrase,…
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Raised By Narcissists: Signs, Effects, And Tips For Recovery
An important note, June 2020: The experience of being raised by narcissists includes never being enough, never expecting fair rules or punishments, and never having your pain and struggle acknowledged by your tormentor(s). Institutional racism is like having not one narcissistic parent, not two, but living with millions willing to scapegoat or harm you because…
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After the Loss of a Pet, Put Grief and Healing First
There is all this talk about grief in the post-outbreak world. However, it’s not just human losses that feel monumental and overwhelming. Those mourning non-human loved ones haven’t been as validated by society in their grief. Our pets are just as worthy of our pain and mourning as the humans in our lives. In fact,…
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DIY Anti-Depressant: How To Meet Your Own Emotional Needs
Every human has specific needs that must be fulfilled. When we’re tired, we need sleep, and when we’re hungry, we need to eat. But it’s more difficult to examine other needs that are just as important: our emotional needs. The warning signs of unmet emotional needs aren’t as apparent as our eyes drooping or our…
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Feeling Directionless? Why It Happens and How To Move On
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All Is Not Lost: Give Yourself Some Time
