Blogging about my life, passions, experiences with mental illness (Body Dysmorphia Disorder) and more
TW: Eating Disorder, Suicide In my last posts I talked about asking for help when I was struggling. One of the major reasons I sought help was because I just gotten out of a disastrous relationship and I was not coping well. The relationship was all sorts of unhealthy and because of it, I started… Continue reading Wake Up Call
In my last post, I talked about how I sought help and was diagnosed with Body Dysmorphia Disorder. It was really difficult and terrifying to know that I had a disorder. I didn't tell any of my friends or my family members for a really long time, because I was worried about how they would… Continue reading The Power of Fear
Hello! It has been awhile since I posted a blog and I have some new followers, so I thought I would take some time to talk about a time when I reached out for help. I have always had extreme body image issues and I would engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms. I had mood swings… Continue reading Asking for Help
Today I feel betrayed. Not by someone I know, but from something that I've known my whole life. My brain. My thoughts. My obsessions. In fact, I'm rather livid. I'm mad that I can't get a hold of my disorder most days. I have missed out on so many things because of obsessions that keep… Continue reading Betrayed
The past few months I have been thinking about powerful women and how society treats them. I've currently been in situations where I've stated what I wanted in a professional way and I was told I was too aggressive. Now I'm not a powerful woman but I do consider myself strong. I've been through… Continue reading Here’s to You
Well, hello there! I last left off talking about how there were moments in my life that lead me to seeking help. So, today's topic will be about the first time I sought counseling for myself. I had been to therapy before, however it wasn't my choice. I have noticed that if therapy isn't my… Continue reading Disastrous Relationship
I have always struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. Most of the time the depression is manageable and I am able to go about daily life. During my rounds of depression I still feel disconnected and numb, however I can at least 'deal.' As much as I would like to pretend that I… Continue reading Seeking Help
My hope is that one day things will change. One day, I will wake up and my current depression will be lifted. Realistically, I hope one day to find a way to cope with my depression, anxiety, and Body Dysmorphia. I'm in the process of creating that 'one day' for myself. The truth is it… Continue reading One day…
Hello everyone! So it has been a minute, or really its been a couple of months. January was the month straight from hell. My mental health took a major hit and I have been struggling to find my balance. While I have been trying to take care of myself by graciously saying no to extra… Continue reading Music, My Hero
I have often wondered what exactly causes a mental illness or disorder to develop? Many have argued that nature plays a large part. That there is something within our bodies and DNA that causes imbalances. Others have argued that it is nurture that has the biggest impact. The way we are raised plays into how… Continue reading Nature vs. Nurture
