Three Tips for Managing Your Emotions
Living with a mental illness, we live with more intense emotions. Learning to manage our emotions healthily is a vital part of the process.
Negative Emotions Aren’t Negative
We tend to look at our emotions as “good” or “bad.” In reality, our emotions tell us important information about ourselves.
Mindfulness As a Tool to Overcome Emotional Numbness
When we are numb to our emotions, we lose control of our environment and feel disconnected from those around us. Getting back in touch with our emotions helps us accelerate our return to mental health. Mindfulness is the key to uncovering and rediscovering our emotions.
Mood Trackers: What You Need to Know
Mood trackers help us see our progress and track our symptoms. Even better, they can clue us in to cycle changes. How are you using mood trackers?
Does the Story Fit the Facts?
While taking emotional health classes, one of the phrases I would hear time and again was “Does the story fit the facts?” The reality is that we rarely see situations objectively, whether it’s due to viewpoint, confusion, or past experiences coloring our current situation.
Accepting Help Is a Sign of Strength
Too often, we think of accepting help as a sign of weakness. In reality, knowing when and how to accept help from our network is a sign of strength.
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