mental-health
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Going Through the Wreckage
War and hate is in my community. It teaches criminal behavior such as disrespect of others property, belongings, beliefs. All behaviors of terrorists – that were in my home too. May life lead them growth, grade school education, allow them… Continue reading
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Staying Beautiful in Trauma
There may come a time in your life where unexpected events trigger physical changes such as hair loss, body chemistry changes, olfactory changes, or some physical or emotional aspect that affects your body or mood. I experienced hair loss for… Continue reading
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Misdiagnosed for Over a Decade
The stigma that comes with informing people about your mental illness can be so devastating to a person. I remember losing friends or acquaintances would walk away and never return in my life, your “closest” friends would gossip about your… Continue reading
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Good Grief!
This article is in support of suicide awareness. Comparing hardship, pain, and suffering can lead to negative thought cycles for yourself and others. There are so many atrocities that can happen in the world. There are refugees that have experienced… Continue reading
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Solitude, Peace, and Hugs
Some may classify the last four years as isolation or agoraphobia; was it really solitude? I’ve taken the last four years as an opportunity to force me to confront who I am and realize the toxicity that surrounded me socially… Continue reading
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Emotional Support Animals Need Love Too!
Abby obtained her emotional support certification in January 2023. Weeks following her newfound job, she was triggered by nose-to-nose contact from a herding dog at the fence line. It was devastating to us. My support dog had her own triggering… Continue reading
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Holistic Methods for the Vagus Nerve
Your vagus nerve is an important factor in your mental health wellbeing as well as your gut health. The vagus nerve is often referred to as the superhighway nerve in the body that connects your brain to the digestion system,… Continue reading
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Shadow Work: The Darkness We Express through Our Talents
The most inspiring people’s struggles took them into a dark place; ultimately transforming and changing world views and lives of others. New talents were born from the darkness and most important, they found their voice. They found their shadow self.… Continue reading
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Holistic Approaches to PTSD or CPTSD Diagnosis
There are some holistic solutions to combat PTSD or CPTSD. I want to deep dive into the things you can do immediately to relieve symptoms and then discuss the brain/body anatomy. A few basics: The left side of your brain… Continue reading
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Amygdala Hijack: Survival Instinct when in Fear
The Amygdala The amygdala activates the fight or flight response and activates when we experience anything through our senses that reminds us of a past trauma, stress, fear, anxiety, aggression, or anger. This part of the brain controls emotion and… Continue reading
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Sobriety is Living
As many celebrate the New Year, I am happy to inform you that I am well over a year sober from alcohol use. My intention to quit was set 1.5 years before my actual quit day. I became sober without… Continue reading
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Embrace New Beginnings
As the new year approaches, we focus and set our intentions for our journey ahead. I encourage you to achieve these intentions one step at a time while growing new habits and shedding the old version of you. My new… Continue reading
