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Don’t Care About Anything? Enjoy Life Again, Through COVID-19
Have you ever felt that everything you do has lost all its substance? Like “I don’t care about anything,” because there’s no enjoyment or pleasure in doing it? A surprising number of us feel this way — especially now that we’re stuck in our houses 24/7 due to COVID-19, unsure of what the future looks…
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After Trauma: Post Traumatic Growth and Liminal Space
Once you endure major trauma, you will change as a person–that much is certain. And while you didn’t choose your trauma or the potential negative impact that it had on you, you do get to decide what you’ll do next. That’s the beauty of both liminality, and the post traumatic growth it leads to. How Trauma…
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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 Hate Myself: Overcome Feeling Broken And Low Self Esteem
There isn’t always a reason for hating yourself. It can relate to low self esteem, but contrary to popular belief, low self esteem isn’t always rooted in one’s current reality. Just feeling broken can destroy our self worth, even if we’re not permanently damaged. If you’re thinking “I hate myself,” but aren’t sure why, it’s…
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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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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…
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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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Dating Someone With Depression: Everyone Can Win
A scan of the statistics reveals: 1 in 5 Americans will experience mental health struggles in their lifetime. So if you’re in the dating world, you really might find yourself dating someone with depression. Two things we can learn from conversations about dating a partner with depression: Everyone experiences the symptoms of depression differently, so…
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Need Someone To Talk To? Stop Feeling Isolated
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Zoning Out Too Much? There’s A Name For That
