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The Emotional Needs Of First Responders
We don’t hear a lot about the mental health struggles of first responders. How are the nation’s first responders coping with the relentless chaos and stress of 2020? First responders have little choice but to put their own needs on the back-burner, leaving small issues to fester until they reach crisis level. But especially in…
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When You’ve Tried Meditation But It Doesn’t Work…
Mental health maintenance has a concrete impact on physical health, so it’s worth examining one’s available tools. Some may want to reconsider meditation as a form of self care, especially if they’ve found in the past that meditation doesn’t work. In rounding out Men’s Health Month, Paul Harrison shares his perspective on making meditation more…
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Oversharing: 4 Types of Oversharers and How To Handle Them
Many of us deal with oversharing — either as recipients of overly personal information, or as the target of an oversharer’s pressure to self-disclose. Especially if you’re introverted, sensitive, or a good listener, you’ve probably felt trapped by one of these people: an oversharer. Here is a list of oversharing scenarios, and things readers can…
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How To Deal With Anxiety During The COVID-19 Crisis
Life has changed for billions of people around the world. As droves of people struggle to address practical matters like working from home, childcare, staying physically healthy and caring for at-risk family members, we cannot not ignore the toll this coronavirus pandemic has on our mental and overall health.
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How To Stop Thinking About Someone: 10 Steps
One of the most important skills in life is learning how to stop thinking about someone. Everyone wants to forget someone – an ex girlfriend or boyfriend, a toxic friend, an abusive relative, the list goes on. Sometimes distractions help, like talking to new, understanding people. But stopping a nostalgic or resentful train of thought…
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Emotional Self Care For BLM Activists
Current world events leave many of us itching to create change and make a difference. After all, it’s hard not to feel like something’s wrong, given the mass unveiling of casual everyday brutality in the U.S. You may want to go out and advocate for the peaceful existence everyone deserves, period. But the frustration, anger,…
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Understanding Your Sexual And Gender Identity: A Guide
Gender and sexuality are complex topics, but they play a large role in shaping our identity. Even though the world’s becoming more progressive, it’s still hard to talk about the personal preferences that determine whom we love and feel attracted to. The process can be even harder for those whose sexuality intersects with other sources…
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7 Ways To Adapt To COVID-19 Loneliness
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I Fucked Up: What To Do When You’ve Made A Mistake
We all fuck up. After all, we are all human. Maybe we’ve dismissed that phrase for being cliche. Maybe we think of it as a way to rationalize simple mistakes or stupid errors. But saying ‘we’re all human’ goes further than a simple platitude. Mistakes are inevitable for humans, even when they’re less random and…
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Steps To Take When You’re Depressed and Can’t Find A Job
For those of us struggling with depression or any of its variants, the simple act of waking up every day can feel like a major accomplishment. Whether unemployment is causing your depression, or depression is an obstacle in your job search, it’s hard to get the right momentum to successfully find a job. And now…