We already have a difficult inner battle we’re fighting every day. The last thing we should have to deal with on top of this is stigma from ignorant people.
Mental health: A taboo
Why is mental health a taboo subject? Why can’t we reach out for help without fear of judgement and mockery? Is society really that ignorant?
The Pandemic of False Positivity
I take issue with the nationwide pandemic of false positivity and how it’s used so judgmentally. People shame others for feeling emotions.
Triggered — Automatic Thoughts
Nobody knows what a person has gone through. Early experiences form a template for automatic thoughts. If someone seems “overly sensitive”, don’t judge.
The 3 questions people who struggle with self-harm don’t want you to ask
People who struggle with self-harm really don’t want to be asked these questions. Instead, just ask if they’re OK, and then take it from there.
Being told “Stop crying anxiety; it’s all laziness”
I wasn’t ever crying anxiety or depression. I’d lived with it secretly for years and it was only when it finally got the better of me that I cracked.
The Reasons Why I Forget I’m Only Human
By Marty Owens “There is a house built out of stone Wooden floors, walls and window sills Tables and chairs worn by all of the dust This is a place where I don’t feel alone This is a place where I feel at home” Cinematic Orchestra – ‘To Build A Continue Reading