Mental Health Awareness Month - girlintherapy

May is Mental Health Month — how is your mental health today?

by Girl // May 1, 2017 // 3 Comments

#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... Continue reading →

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I need me some positive energy!

by Girl // March 21, 2017 // 8 Comments

I’m in need of positive energy Needing myself some positive energy. During last week’s CoDA meeting, the reading was about Positive Energy. Negative Energy Negative Energy to me is like a storm with thunder and lighting and simply snowballs and can... Continue reading →

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Am I experiencing hypersomnia?

by Girl // March 10, 2017 // 11 Comments

Is this hypersomnia? This is a shout out to everyone who suffers from hypersomnia like me. (Or, at least I think this is what it is.) It happens to me from time to time. And it happened to me today!... Continue reading →

You are your gift to the world

by Girl // January 5, 2017 // 12 Comments

You are your gift to the world I’m feeling low today. After responding to some posts on IG, I realise a repetitive sense of worthlessness. I’m plagued by my low (or no) self esteem, where I don’t think I bring... Continue reading →

How to help someone in Depression - I’m not going to abandon you

“I’m not going to leave you or abandon you”

by Girl // April 7, 2016 // No Comments

"I’m not going to leave you or abandon you Continue reading →

“I can’t really understand what you are feeling, but I can offer my compassion”

by Girl // April 6, 2016 // No Comments

"I can’t really understand what you are feeling, but I can offer my compassion Continue reading →

“When all this is over, I’ll still be here and so will you”

by Girl // April 5, 2016 // No Comments

"When all this is over, I’ll still be here and so will you (Created by me using @adobepost app) Continue reading →

“You are not going crazy”

by Girl // April 1, 2016 // No Comments

You are not going crazy Continue reading →

“Do you want a hug?”

by Girl // March 31, 2016 // No Comments

"Do you want a hug?" http://girlintherapy.com/10-things-to-say-and-not-to-say-to-someone-with-depression Continue reading →

“You’re not alone in this”

by Girl // March 30, 2016 // No Comments

You're not alone in this Continue reading →

“You are important to me”

by Girl // March 30, 2016 // No Comments

You are important to me Continue reading →

10 Things to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone with Depression

by Girl // March 30, 2016 // 5 Comments

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... Continue reading →

A new outlet for creative expression!

by Girl // March 29, 2016 // No Comments

I chanced upon this article today. It really comforted me and helped me get through the day: 10 Things to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone With Depression Recently I have come across quotable quotes which inspired me. Some are... Continue reading →

Symptoms of Depression; dealing with Shame

by Girl // February 18, 2016 // No Comments

Today was another day I lay in bed till 5pm. I got up at 3pm, but answered emails and texts in bed till 5pm. I slept at 6.30am in the morning. I do think I have a sleeping disorder. Every... Continue reading →

St John’s Wort — trying a new brand

by Girl // February 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

The St John’s Wort that I’m on right now is finishing soon. I tried reordering on the online store of the pharmacy / drug store chain here but… they’re out of stock!!! 🙁 I suspect they may be permanently out of stock,... Continue reading →

Inaction… Clean clothes piling up

by Girl // January 9, 2016 // No Comments

I’m not sure why I feel inertia toward hanging my clothes. I think I’ve not hung any washed and clean clothes for a month. They’re forming a huge lump of fabric in my fresh clothes basket 🙁 Is this a... Continue reading →

Emotional awareness

by Girl // January 3, 2016 // No Comments

Steve has taught me that there are four emotions: Mad Glad Sad Scared Over all this time, I’ve learnt not to feel. Because I’ve been programmed by my childhood that feelings are “troublesome”. So, I’m not in touch with my... Continue reading →

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