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Call for a substitution

Language matters. Words have resonance. Here’s an easy trick to see if you’re being a jerk with what you’re saying.

advice, anxiety, depression, emotional intelligence, inclusion, leadership, mental health, role model, what to say

It is raining and the sun will come out

The first in a series of posts in acknowledgment of Mental Health Awareness Month.

anxiety, depression, mental health, recovery, what to say

Can everyone please go on mute?

When we eliminate the clutter and the noise, we can create space for the voices that most need to be heard.

anxiety, covid19, inclusion, mental health, what to say

No shame in my game

Learning to let go of perfectionism and embrace realness is a process, but there’s no shame in it.

anxiety, depression, exercise, mental health, perfectionism, recovery, self image, social distancing

Up, down, sideways

Feelings are coming at me from every which way. All of them are real, but not all of them are cause for concern.

anxiety, depression, medication, mental health, recovery

Known side effects

I’m not sleeping well. It’s a lousy side effect of tapering off the Wellbutrin.

antidepressants, anxiety, depression, medication, mental health, recovery, Wellbutrin

Conversations with Jerk Brain: The saga continues

Hello, old friend.

anxiety, depression, humor, jerk brain, mental health, recovery, self image

Recovery update: Inching closer

Another step down in medication means I’m slowly but surely nearing my goal.

anxiety, depression, medication, mental health, recovery

What to say when you don’t know what to say

More than the right words, authenticity is what counts most.

advice, anxiety, covid19, depression, mental health, what to say

Leftovers

Letting go of anything, even emotional baggage, is difficult. It is also freeing.

anxiety, depression, emotional baggage, mental health, recovery

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