It Is Time To Let Go It is time to let go. Let go of the things that worry you, and the things that hold you back. They are no longer worth your energy. Letting Go Is Difficult But Worth Read More
How to Combat Overthinking
“You are so overthinking this!” “I believe you're thinking about it too much.” If I had a dime for every time someone said this to me, I would be a very wealthy overthinker. I will preface this Read More
How You Can Cope with Paralyzing Anxiety
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Paralyzing anxiety is something I have been struggling with since high school. As someone who frequently experiences these episodes of paralysis, I Read More
Use Your Past To Change The Future
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash The Family Secret For the longest time, I have been afraid to share my story. It has always been this big secret that no one could ever know. There are two sides Read More
During COVID, My OCD Online Community Became my Cornerstone to Healing
Photo by Vonecia Carswell on Unsplash Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has always been a whirlwind experience for me. Some days are spent in agony, some days I softly laugh at myself, Read More
Maintain Your Mental Health During the Shutdown
By now, you have heard of the recent news concerning the new stay-at-home advisories in the Chicago area. While this new order isn’t as restrictive as the one we went through in March, it still Read More
The Connection Between Anxiety and Caffeine
In a variety of forms, caffeine is an essential part of many people’s lives. It may be that first cup of coffee that wakes you up in the morning. Maybe it's a glass of iced tea that gives you a jolt Read More
My Worth Always Lives On
"Why can't I be normal?" This is a question that I find myself asking a lot lately. My Struggle With Anxiety One mental health diagnosis that I have is generalized anxiety disorder. My anxiety often Read More
Walking Meditation and the Intersection
Beginning in Stillness If you’re living, do something, my mind whispered, as I studied the tub's diverter valve. What 13-year-old thinks of taking a bath? It continued. But my body was craving a Read More
Managing OCD: A Path to Recovery Through Vulnerability
Some individuals hear the diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and feel a huge sense of relief. Others feel a sense of panic or fear of isolation. In some cases, the diagnosis is the first Read More
