The Problem With “Not Thinking About It”
When we tell someone who has endured a trauma to “not think about it,” we are actually (and likely unintentionally) dissuading them from healing. Continue reading The Problem With “Not Thinking About It”
Category: Mental Health
Dive into the brain and all its complexities. From my personal stories to science-backed discoveries about mental health, this content will cover it all.
Child-on-Child Sexual Assault: Healing Old Wounds
I’d ask myself, “What is wrong with you?” And I wished I could say, “Nothing is wrong.” But I knew better. Continue reading Child-on-Child Sexual Assault: Healing Old Wounds
My OCD and Me: The Demons that Coexistent
I felt nothing, mostly. And when I did feel, it wasn’t sadness. It was terror. Continue reading My OCD and Me: The Demons that Coexistent
Empathy Is Not Wrong, Society Is
People told me I just wanted attention. Soon, this became something I told myself, too. Continue reading Empathy Is Not Wrong, Society Is
My OCD and Me: Treading Water in a Drought
I bet they don’t tell you in the movies, or on social media, or even in psychology class, that OCD can affect the way you love, too. Continue reading My OCD and Me: Treading Water in a Drought
My OCD and Me: Why am I so Weak?
Being strong does not mean being fearless. It means acknowledging your own personal fears and not allowing them to overcome you. Continue reading My OCD and Me: Why am I so Weak?
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