Just Try Harder

“Can’t you be more like _____?” “That’s not good enough” “You can’t do _____” “You’ll never be able to _____” “Try harder” Has someone ever told you these before? That you’re not good enough or you’ll never amount to anything? It’s hard when someone tells you these statements as the demons in your head are …

Breakdowns Are Okay

Have you heard of the stereotype that crying is weak or not “manly?” Well, guess what? It’s wrong. Crying is a release. It lets all those built-up emotions and thoughts just pour out. After I have a really bad breakdown I feel exhausted. So I’ll fall asleep to calming music, usually 98.5 KTIS. It’s a …

Get Outside

As some who has depression I know what’s it like to want to isolate myself. But, that only feeds my demons even more, letting them get what they want. So when I feel depressed or even suicidal, I force myself to sit outside with other people. Even if I’m not talking, listening to others conversations …