#MentalHealthAwareness Month The month of May is Mental Health Month or Mental Health Awareness Month in the States. It has been observed since 1949. (source) There is an annual theme, and this year, it is “Risky Business”. It is to educate...
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on Instagram: http://ift.tt/1WupVz6 I’m taking part in #themetoomovement for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth. Inspired by @anxietysupport’s call-to-action, this is my “Me Too”. May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2016 in the US. At this point, I’m unable to come out of anonymity. A...
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Here’s to better Health in the new year While on my mental health recovery journey, I’ve come to know the saying that “Mental health is as important as physical health”. This was illuminating to me. And I fully agree! As...
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All about Yoga When I first started going for Yoga classes a few years ago, I was a total newbie and thought that Yoga would be nice to try out, since I’m bad with sports in general and gyms intimidate...
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Hey everyone, I’m really excited to share that I’ve finished posting my new printable adult coloring pages on Etsy! I personally think that positive affirmations are really helpful with learning to love myself, build self-esteem, confidence, self worth and a...
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The heart of gratitude My “I am thankful” list Today, I’m thankful that: I got 2 blog posts (here and here) done yesterday (never happened before), albeit overdue. You can take a look, it’s about ADHD. I’ve a roof over...
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SHOUTOUT TIME! I’ve received a few requests for shoutouts and mentions. So I decided to do a post where you can comment and tag yourself or anyone you’d like to share with the world. Anyone who’s a survivor (of any...
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Do I have ADHD? “Do I have ADHD?” is a question I’ve asked myself (and the internet) over and over for years. Since I found out ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) was a thing, and looking at the list of symptoms...
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Therapy with Steve, the man who changed my life I started seeing my therapist, Steve Hauptman, in Sept 2015. He is based in New York, and since I’m based in Asia, we had our sessions via Skype. The reasons I...
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This is a guest post by my recovery buddy and friend, J. He surprised me by sending me this guest post for my blog out of the blue one day. It really touches my heart that he wanted to share...
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A huge THANK YOU to you, you and you! I’ve finally reached 600 Likes on Facebook 🙂 I’m doing a “gratitude giveaway” to mark this milestone! The prize is 10 Girl in Therapy quote magnets of any design. How to...
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Today’s Miracle — Etsy Today’s miracle comes in the form of an Etsy buyer receiving my magnet a month late, but nonetheless it showed up! She previously requested for a refund, which is entirely understandable and reasonable. I issued it to...
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2016 was a year of personal growth I looked back on the year as best as I could and found 7 ways I’ve grown as a person. I’ve never done this before. Like in my post on my first CoDA birthday,...
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Peace • Serenity • Freedom I hear these words being used interchangeably by my CoDA mates. I guess that’s what we are all seeking at the end of the day. Inner peace that isn’t shaken by external chaos. Serenity and...
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I celebrated my first year in Codependents Anonymous At Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) meetings, “CoDA birthdays” are celebrated and marked with chips. I really like the message on each one: To Thine Own Self Be True. I celebrated my one year with CoDA in...
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My magnets make great gifts for either yourself or a friend, family, colleague, anyone you care about! Even your teacher, neighbour, nanny, pet sitter… you name it 🙂 Anyone could do with positive, uplifting quotes that are meaningful and can...
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Over the last few days I experienced a few “firsts”. My Etsy shop is up and running! YESSSS! It’s alive! Go check out this cheery newborn at Girl in Therapy on Etsy! Today, I celebrate it being one-week old. It was...
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UPDATE: Shop my quote magnets for mental health right here! The tribe has spoken. The 10 most-Liked designs are out! I’m referring to my affirmation quotes magnet project 🙂 (Scroll down to see which they are.) What is my affirmation quote...
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I miss this space It’s been too long since I stopped writing here. This space is my home on the web. My various Social Media channels are like my arms; they radiate outward but also lead back here. For thought...
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How to help someone with Depression If you want to show you care, this is a list of helpful things to tell someone with Depression. If you are coping with Depression — I hope you find comfort in these quotes. Save the pics to your...
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