How To: Battle Your Inner Demons

Arm yourselves not with guns but, with positive attitudes. Gather any thought, phrase, word you can imagine that revolves around happiness, bliss, and peace. Anytime your demons come out to play, use those statements as ammo. For example, some of my demons are my voices. I’ll keep track of positive, uplifting phrases that my loved …

It’s Been Awhile

I realize I haven’t posted in nearly a month. I’ve been dealing with my mental health issues. I began online therapy and it’s been helping way better than traditional therapy due to my new work schedule. On that note, I started a new job as a teacher at a childcare center. It’s only my first …

Leave The Negative Energy On The Mat

When you think of yoga what comes to mind? Relaxation? Deep breathing? Stretching? According to the American Osteopathic Association, yoga can be beneficial for many different reasons such as Increased flexibility Increased muscle strength and tone Improved respiration energy and vitality Cardio and circulatory health Weight reduction Balancing a healthy metabolism Improved athletic performance Protection …

Inspirations

When you think of someone who inspires you who comes to mind? A family member, friend, celebrity? I would like to share with you one of the inspirations in my life right now. His name is Derek Smith. He is more commonly known as Mod Sun. A rapper, author, rock musician, and poet, Mod Sun …

Counteract That Negativity

If you’re like me and struggle with negative self-talk, then stayed tuned. Like I have mentioned in a previous post, I have 5 voices. They include depression, anorexia, anxiety, suicide, and self-harm. But, you know one way I make these voices stop yelling? I start saying positive affirmations about myself. I have dedicated a three-ring …

Integrating The Bible Into Our Lives

I identify with the Christianity faith. I believe there is a Heaven and Hell – even purgatory. I let God – or whatever higher being you may believe in – take control of my life. I also believe that when it is my time to go, I will be reunited with my loved ones in …

How to: Deal With Things That Only You Hear

How do you explain to others that you hear something which is not there at all? Hearing voices that others don’t hear can be frightening. They can yell at you, order you around, call you names, etc. I’m writing this post from experience. I hear voices on a daily basis. I name my voices in …

The Journey Called Life

Life can be rough. Am I right? Now add at least one mental disorder on top of it. … … … 🤯 I wish to be open about my mental issues. Feel free to ask away. Don’t be shy. I want to be an open book with the journey called life. I’ve survived so many …

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 …