Moving from Willfulness to Willingness
Many of us learn willfulness as a defense to not being heard. Changing from a posture of willfulness to willingness leads us to more fulfilling lives.
My Bipolar Disorder Is a Gift
As I’ve learned to compensate for the negatives of bipolar disorder, I’ve discovered something incredible: My bipolar disorder is a gift.
Relationship Change Isn’t About Them
Every relationship hits a point where change is necessary. Deciding how to make the relationship change and how to communicate our needs is vital.
A Guide to Exposure Therapy
When our fears and phobias limit our participation, it may be time to overcome them. Exposure therapy is a great tool for conquering our fears.
What Is Your Identity Founded On?
Understanding how we define ourselves helps us understand some of our limiting thoughts and challenges. Refocusing our identity helps us move forward.
Overcoming Phobias Is Possible
Phobias and fears can be crippling and keep us from living the lives we want and deserve. Overcoming phobias is hard, but possible.
I’m Healed, Not Cured: There’s a Difference
Many people think that being healed means that we are cured of our disorder or illness. That’s not always true; I’m a prime example.
Taming the Inner Critic for Good
When the inner critic who lives in our head speaks up, it can feel impossible to silence it. Here are some solid tips for shutting it down.
The Depression Cycle Is Complex
Most of us think of depression as a simple experience, but what I learned in my class is the Depression Cycle is more complicated than that.
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.
Doing Disorder Research Is Vital
It can be scary to think about learning more about our disorders. Yet, disorder research is critical to our ability to advocate and care for ourselves.
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